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Running a server, explained properly
Written by the people who run the hardware. No fluff, and we will tell you when the honest answer is that you do not need to buy anything.
How Much RAM Does a Minecraft Server Need?
Size a Minecraft server heap by player count and modpack weight, learn to read MSPT and GC, and find out when more RAM genuinely will not help.
Read the guidePaper vs Forge vs Fabric for a Minecraft Server
Paper runs plugins; Forge, NeoForge and Fabric run mods. Which to pick, which Java you need, what 26.1 changed, and how to move a world.
Read the guideMinecraft Server Lagging? How to Diagnose and Fix TPS
Your Minecraft server lags: is it TPS, ping or client FPS? Diagnose the right one in 60 seconds, then fix it with settings changes that cost nothing.
Read the guideHow to Host a Rust Server: Wipes, Oxide, Map Seeds
A working guide to hosting Rust: force wipe mechanics and the exact files to delete, Oxide vs Carbon, worldsize versus RAM, and a first-wipe checklist.
Read the guideSelf-Hosting vs Renting a Game Server: Honest Costs
Real numbers on self-hosting versus renting a game server: upload per player, CGNAT, DDoS exposure, watts, uptime, and when self-hosting wins.
Read the guideHow to Commission a Custom Minecraft Plugin
When a custom Minecraft plugin is worth paying for, how to write a brief that gets a fixed price, a worked Varo example, and what to own at handover.
Read the guideHow to Host a Discord Bot 24/7 Without a Laptop
Keep a Discord or Telegram bot online 24/7: supervised restarts, gateway reconnects, intents, token leaks, honest sizing, backups and safe AI API calls.
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