Cloudflare DNS setup explained
How to set up DNS for a website using Cloudflare. Explained in detail.
Start » 2019
Year: 2019
How to refresh stored data with Linux and Windows
How to perform HDD and SSD maintenance for the less frequently used storage / backup drives? Why does this need to be done?
DNS – Making a WordPress site [04]
DNS explained – in terms of (WordPress) website setup. What do the A, CNAME, MX and TXT records mean, how it is all configured etc.
Hosting – Making a WordPress site [03]
Third post in the “Making a WordPress site” series – explaining how to choose good quality web hosting for your website – it is very important.
Domain registration and nameservers – Making a WordPress site [02]
Second post in the series of how to make a WordPress website: explaining how to register a domain, set up nameservers and DNS.
E-mails – Making a WordPress site [01]
How to make a WordPress site – full step-by-step tutorial. First thing: setting up a reliable email to be used for all the associated accounts.
DirectAdmin vs cPanel – my DirectAdmin experience
My experience with the DirectAdmin hosting control panel, compared to cPanel. Differences, what I like, dislike, what needs to be improved…
MyW hosting review
My experience with MYW.pt hosting provider. Uptime, performance, security, technical support. This provider uses DirectAdmin control panel.
Linux – Windows dual boot patches
Fixing problems with Linux – Windows dual boot system. Small patches that I always do in order to avoid annoying problems.
Asymmetric encryption explained
What is asymmetric encryption? What are public and private keys? What is hash? Certificate authority? All those terms explained in plain English.
HTML and CSS explained – WP workshop [05]
What HTML and CSS are, what their structure is, how they are connected and how they can be used to create beautiful and functional web pages.
WAMP install tutorial
WAMP server install tutorial – for running WordPress on localhost. Simple step by step instructions, with all the needed files for download included.
WordPress Local by Flywheel installation tutorial – WP workshop [04]
Introduction tutorial to WordPress.ORG. How to install it locally – in this example using Local by Flywheel. Basic WordPress options explained.
Hosting server and website problems
Short list of website and hosting server problems I’ve encountered over the years – with noted causes and solutions. Updated over time…
Mobile phone GPS navigation – basics
Explanation of basic terms, principles and apps needed for GPS navigation using a smartphone. So one can create and follow navigation route themselves.
2 Factor (and multifactor) Authentication (2FA) explained
Explanation of 2 factor authentication (also known as 2FA). The basic concept, the importance and practical use for security on the Internet in general.
Advanced WordPress.COM tutorial – WP workshop [03]
Advanced tutorial for WordPress.com, from Davor Altman’s WordPress workshop in Novi Sad
WordPress.COM basics – WP workshop [02]
Second day of WordPress workshop in Novi Sad – introduction to WordPress.com menu and creating a test website.
WordPress introduction – WP workshop [01]
Scripts from WordPress workshop in Novi Sad, 2019, held by Mister Davor Altman
LAMP stack install on Linux Mint 19
How to install LAMP on Linux Mint 19. Simple, step by step instructions of the procedure that has worked for me.
WordPress mailing list creation
How to create good quality “double opt-in” mailing lists in WordPress
SendGrid setup
How to set up and configure SendGrid to use for making and tracking mailing lists delivery.
Fixing Yandex browser YouTube playing error in Linux
How to fix error when playing some YouTube videos with Yandex browser in Linux
How to install TOR Browser in Linux
Step by step instructions on how to install TOR Browser in Linux. The example is given for Linux Mint 19.2, though it should work with most Ubuntu distros.
How to install Kali Linux
Simple step by step instructions on how to install Kali Linux. Nothing more, nothing less.
Installation and setup of VirtualBox
How to install and setup VirtualBox (in Linux). How to install an operating system to a VirtualBox using an .iso installation file.
Google AdSense experiment
Google AdSense experiment. Trying out different ad positions and settings.
Altering mouse scroll speed in Linux
How to alter mouse scroll speed in Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Mint) – simple step by step instructions
Zume (former Gnu Host) review
My (relatively short) experience with Gnu Host reseller (shared) hosting. Uptime, page load times, stability, security…
WordPress child themes
How to create and use a WordPress child theme. What are child themes good for and why they are useful. With some practical examples.
MXroute domain email solution
MXroute domain (website) email solution. How to setup your domain email with MXroute. How it works.
Hosting providers’ technical support – my thoughts and experience
What is reasonable to expect from hosting provider’s technical support? What kind of problems can be expected?
MDDHosting review
MDDhosting review – uptime, page load speed, security, stability… My experience with MDDhosting shared hosting Cloud1 and Cloud2.
Website migration from cPanel to DirectAdmin
How to migrate a website from cPanel to DirectAdmin hosting account. Manual website migration explanation.
DirectAdmin control panel setup – reseller account
How to setup DirectAdmin hosting control panel for use with reseller hosting accounts
cPanel price rise – 2019, and 2021!
My thoughts on the cPanel price rise – prequel, expected results and consequences. Updated in October 2020, for the announced new 2021 price rise!
Gmail integration with website e-mail
How to connect (integrate) and use a Gmail account for your website’s e-mail accounts. Sending and reading website e-mails from gmail.
E-mail setup in cPanel and DNS
How to setup an e-mail for website within cPanel. How to setup DKIM, SPF and DMARC DNS records, important for e-mail deliverability.
Google Search Console setup
How to setup Google Search Console (formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools) for your website.
Adding Google Analytics to a website
How to create a Google Analytics account for your website and how to set it for tracking website statistics using the Google’s Analytics tools.
JetBackup auto full account backups setup
How to set up automated JetBackup full cPanel account backups for all the cPanel accounts (on a Dedicated, VPS, or a reseller hosting account).
Web hosting server Overselling vs Overloading
Explanation of the terms “overselling” and “overloading” – related to web hosting server resources. Why is overselling necessary? Why is overloading bad?
HostMantis hosting review – experience
My experience (from 2019 until now) with HostMantis hosting provider. Pros, cons, prices etc. Sharing all the info and experience I’ve had over the years.
Booking Calendar plugin and caching
Setting up Booking Calendar plugin to work with a WordPress website that utilizes the advantages of caching.
Cloud storage options
Cloud storage options that I use and recommend. Both free and paid for. Space available, security, speed, convenience of use…
VeeroTech hosting review
My experience with Veerotech hosting company. I tried their basic reseller package.