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How to Create Your Own RSS Reader Using MiniFlux on Ubuntu 18.04

Use promo code “SKY95MINIFLUX” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. When Google ditched Google Reader, a lot of us embarked on a search of an alternative. Furthermore, shutting down a popular service, among public outcry, was an eye-opener. A few services came to the rescue, however, can you really trust them to handle your data? Fortunately, self-hosting and creating your own RSS reader by installing Miniflux is super easy. Miniflux has all the features you need and, more importantly, is privacy respecting. It’s super lightweight too – you can comfortably host and

February 9, 2020

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10 Must-Have WordPress Plugins for 2020

Use promo code “SKY95WPPLUGINS” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. So, you’re looking for a list of the best WordPress plugins for 2020. You want to take your site to the next level for the New Year while focusing on your business rather than web development or website management. One of the reasons that people prefer WordPress over other platforms is due to its power and ability to download these awesome plugins. But knowing which ones are worth checking out, and which ones you should avoid, can be a bit tricky.

January 31, 2020

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Pine64 Linux Smartphone: BraveHeart

Use promo code “SKY95PINE64” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. Have you heard of the new Pine64 Linux Smartphone? This new piece of tech that has some eyebrows raised is shipped by single-board manufacturer Pine Microsystems. It goes by the name “BraveHeart” and is a fully open-source Linux smartphone. The device is selling at a mere $149.99, and was built with the open-source community and developers in mind.

January 29, 2020

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How To Send Emails in Django

Use promo code “SKY95DJANGO” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. Django is one of the most popular Python web framework. It is an open-source batteries included solution, which comes with a toolkit of components required for web app development. Once you’re here, you’ve already picked Django to build your app and need to set up email delivery. We’re amused to help you with that and explain details.

January 24, 2020

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Top CSS Frameworks for Web Development in 2020

Use promo code “SKY95CSS” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. Web developers are on a constant lookout for any tool that can make their jobs (and lives) easier. While there are some tried and true techniques that never need tweaking, CSS frameworks are not one of them. They are becoming more advanced by the minute, and future-focused web developers should take note. In keeping with last year’s predictions, we’re once again sharing some of the top CSS frameworks to look forward to in the new year. Join us as we roll out our

December 17, 2019

Tips & Tricks

Top 10 Productivity Tools for 2020

Productivity is important, but with all the apps and tools calling out to your name, where do you even begin? Here are a few things to look out for: Great productivity tools help you streamline project management, create efficient time management habits and maximize team or client interactions. With that said, here are our top 10 productivity tools for 2020 to help you start your year with a bang! We have taken the time to browse several different apps and tools that are great across the board. Whether you’re a freelancer or have a full in-house team, all of these

December 2, 2019

Navigating The Linux System: Basic Commands

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Navigating your Filesystem in the Linux terminal

Use promo code “SKY95Linux” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. Navigating the Linux file system can be overwhelming at first. Understanding where certain files are help you move through the file system and get things done efficiently. At times, you may feel stuck with the console. To help you get started, this post will give you a few examples of basic commands as well as quickly explain permissions and their role. Let’s get started with 12 basic commands to navigate your filesystem!

November 23, 2019

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The Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6

Use promo code “SKY95IPv6” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. We’ve heard the terms “IPv4” vs “IPv6”, especially when choosing your server. But what exactly are they, and what’s the difference? IPv4 and IPv6 are both versions of the Internet Protocol. Each device connected to a network is assigned an internet protocol. Every VPS you deploy also gets its own IP address. IPv6 is a newer version of IPv4 and comes with some new and improved changes. What are these changes, and are they good? Which one is for you? First, let’s

October 8, 2019

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How to Install Firebase Admin SDK on Your Own Server

Use promo code “SKY95FBADMIN” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. The Firebase Admin SDK is a library that can allow you to interact with Firebase services in the backend. With Firebase you can authenticate users, store data in a NoSQL database, run A/B tests and so much more. Because of this, it is used for several kinds of projects, such as Discord Bots or websites. One reason Firebase is so special is because of the easy real-time synchronization of all data. So if the data is changed in the database, all apps

September 26, 2019

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NEW: Basic plans are BACK along with IPv6 Support for ALL Plans!

Use promo code “SKY95BASIC” to save 95% off your first month. Offer is valid for new users only. You asked, we listened. Basic plans have returned! We have also added IPv6 support for all of our plan levels, you can click in to read more about our new pricing structure and how to use IPv6 with your VPS.

September 14, 2019

Pine64 Linux Smartphone: BraveHeart

How To Send Emails in Django

NEW: Basic plans are BACK along with IPv6 Support for ALL Plans!

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