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Top CSS Frameworks for Web Development in 2020

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 forecast of the top CSS frameworks for web developers in 2020.

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

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

Cloud Hosting

The Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6

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 take a look at the difference between IPv4 and IPv6.

October 8, 2019

Cloud Hosting

How to Install Firebase Admin SDK on Your Own Server

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 listening to the database will know. You can use this to make websites that provide live update with

September 26, 2019

Cloud Hosting

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

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

Cloud Hosting

How to Optimize High Traffic Websites in 5 Steps

Getting started in the blogging industry can raise hundreds of questions. Some of these questions can include creating your website, optimizing for high traffic, or getting started with SEO to attract your first visitors. As your website grows, thousands of guests will visit and interact with your digital content on a daily basis. Your web hosting server’s previously quick response time may slow to a crawl. Therefore, your high traffic website needs to be re-optimized to accommodate your new network traffic standard.

September 5, 2019

More Linux VPS Templates: Install Drupal 8, Odoo Cloud hosting, Ajenti, VestaCP Hosting

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NEW! Even MORE Linux VPS Templates To Boost Productivity

We’re excited to share that we have four new additions to our Linux VPS Hosting templates! While you’ve been sharing your thoughts and suggestions, we’ve been working behind the scenes to provide you a fuller list of tools – one click away. We have added Drupal, Odoo, Ajenti, and VestaCP! On top of that, we have also updated Nextcloud, Owncloud, LAMP Stack, LEMP Stack, PrestaShop, Redmine, and MySQL. Of course, all are now available via the SkySilk VPS Dashboard.

August 20, 2019

Cloud Hosting

5 Essential NPM Packages for 2019

Node Package Manager (or NPM) has expanded to ridiculous proportions in the year 2019. There are thousands upon thousands of packages available to developers. So how do you know which ones to choose? The answer to that question varies greatly project by project. However, there are certain packages that nearly every app can benefit from. Today, we take a look at 5 essential NPM packages for 2019.

July 9, 2019

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Ubuntu 19.04 VPS Updated and Now Available

Following up on last year’s arrival of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, we are happy to announce Ubuntu 19.04 has dropped and been updated to the SkySilk Cloud Platform. Read on for more info about Ubuntu 19.04 (Disco Dingo), how to upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04 from older versions or an existing Ubuntu VPS, and how to get an Ubuntu 19.04 VPS.

June 4, 2019

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

How to Optimize High Traffic Websites in 5 Steps

5 Essential NPM Packages for 2019

Ubuntu 19.04 VPS Updated and Now Available

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