https://cloudzy.com/blog/ Guides, tutorials, and engineering notes from Cloudzy, the independent cloud for builders since 2008. en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://cloudzy.com/blog/waf-saas-explained/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/waf-saas-explained/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Security & Networking WAF SaaS filters web attacks before traffic reaches your app. See how it works, current pricing models, trade-offs, and when self-hosting fits. https://cloudzy.com/blog/cpu-overclocking-for-workloads-beyond-gaming/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/cpu-overclocking-for-workloads-beyond-gaming/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Servers & OS See when CPU overclocking helps Blender rendering, code compilation, and CAD, and how to test sustained performance without sacrificing stability. https://cloudzy.com/blog/doco-cd-review/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/doco-cd-review/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Hands-on review of Doco CD, the lightweight GitOps tool that auto-deploys Docker Compose stacks from Git. 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Learn what each can and can't do. https://cloudzy.com/blog/rtx-4090-vs-a100-cad-gpu-vps/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/rtx-4090-vs-a100-cad-gpu-vps/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Cloud Architecture & IT RTX 4090 vs A100 for CAD: choose RTX 4090 for viewport work, A100 for FEA/CFD compute, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell for professional CAD production. https://cloudzy.com/blog/uptime-kuma-vps-setup/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/uptime-kuma-vps-setup/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Follow this Uptime Kuma VPS setup with Docker Compose, Caddy HTTPS, Telegram, Discord and Slack alerts, a public status page and independent monitoring. https://cloudzy.com/blog/social-media-scheduler-self-hosted-n8n/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/social-media-scheduler-self-hosted-n8n/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps I swapped a paid social scheduler for a self-hosted n8n workflow across X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Here's the cost, what broke, and who shouldn't bother. https://cloudzy.com/blog/grafana-prometheus-docker-compose/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/grafana-prometheus-docker-compose/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Prometheus + Grafana Docker Compose setup for one VPS, with Node Exporter, Caddy HTTPS, dashboard 1860, and secure multi-server monitoring. https://cloudzy.com/blog/vps-vs-dedicated-server/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/vps-vs-dedicated-server/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Cloud Architecture & IT VPS vs dedicated server, decided by workload: the utilization, steal-time, and cost-crossover thresholds that tell you when a VPS stops being enough. https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-developer-stack/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-developer-stack/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Build a self-hosted developer stack. Compare Forgejo, Coolify, GlitchTip, VPS sizing, costs, and security trade-offs. https://cloudzy.com/blog/yt-dlp-vps/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/yt-dlp-vps/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Gaming & Media Run yt-dlp on a VPS for reliable headless archiving. Install current dependencies, handle cookies safely, automate downloads, and connect Jellyfin securely. https://cloudzy.com/blog/github-migration-decision/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/github-migration-decision/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Should you migrate off GitHub after the 2026 Copilot change? Compare opt-out, hybrid, and full-migration paths by privacy, control, and maintenance. https://cloudzy.com/blog/chatgpt-prompts-minecraft-modpack-development/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/chatgpt-prompts-minecraft-modpack-development/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Gaming & Media Five version-aware ChatGPT prompts for Minecraft modpack development: crash-log analysis, KubeJS recipes, FTB Quests, mod curation, & changelogs. https://cloudzy.com/blog/autocad-solidworks-catia-cloud-gpu/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/autocad-solidworks-catia-cloud-gpu/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT Servers & OS AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CATIA each demand different things from a cloud GPU: VRAM, ISV certification, and remoting. Here's the per-platform GPU map for 2026. https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-ciam-for-saas/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-ciam-for-saas/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT Security & Networking Compare ZITADEL, FusionAuth, Logto, and Ory for self-hosted B2B SaaS CIAM: tenancy, licensing, deployment, and trade-offs. https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-jira-alternatives/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-jira-alternatives/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Compare OpenProject, Plane, and Redmine as self-hosted Jira alternatives, including migration limits, VPS sizing, and the 2029 Data Center deadline. https://cloudzy.com/blog/the-minecraft-mod-that-remembers-you/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/the-minecraft-mod-that-remembers-you/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Gaming & Media See what happens to VoxelMind memory in Minecraft when you cancel a plan, delete bot data, or delete your account. https://cloudzy.com/blog/after-hp-anyware-self-hosted-alternative/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/after-hp-anyware-self-hosted-alternative/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Remote Access & Workspace HP Anyware sales have ended. Compare Amazon DCV, Parsec, and RustDesk for remote CAD and VFX workstations, including color, latency, licensing, and hosting. https://cloudzy.com/blog/opentofu-migration/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/opentofu-migration/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps OpenTofu is the open-source Terraform fork under the Linux Foundation. Here is what it changes, how migration actually goes, and whether to switch in 2026. https://cloudzy.com/blog/the-agent-that-reads-you-first/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/the-agent-that-reads-you-first/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT AI & Machine Learning AI coding agents read CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, rules, and memory before you type. Here's what context pre-loading does, and when it hurts. https://cloudzy.com/blog/solidworks-cloud-gpu-vps/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/solidworks-cloud-gpu-vps/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Remote Access & Workspace Run SolidWorks on a self-managed cloud GPU VPS: licensing on KVM, the right display protocol, GPU choice, and the latency limits to know before you commit. https://cloudzy.com/blog/openclaw-vs-openhuman-vs-hermes/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/openclaw-vs-openhuman-vs-hermes/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT AI & Machine Learning OpenClaw, OpenHuman, and Hermes Agent take three different approaches to self-hosted personal AI. Compare architecture, security, and deployment. https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-self-hosted-zapier-alternatives/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-self-hosted-zapier-alternatives/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Compare the top self-hosted Zapier alternatives by cost, licensing, integrations, VPS needs, and the honest trade-offs each one brings. https://cloudzy.com/blog/how-to-install-adminer-on-a-linux-vps/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/how-to-install-adminer-on-a-linux-vps/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Databases & Analytics Install Adminer on Ubuntu 26.04/24.04 or Debian 13 with Nginx and PHP-FPM, then secure it with Basic Auth, an IP allowlist, and HTTPS. https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-landing-page-builders/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-landing-page-builders/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Compare the best landing page builders in 2026: Unbounce, Leadpages, Carrd, Webflow, Systeme.io, and self-hosted WordPress. Pick by use case. https://cloudzy.com/blog/portainer-alternatives/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/portainer-alternatives/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Compare four Portainer alternatives, Dockge, Arcane, Dockhand, and Komodo, across features, license, and use case. Find the right fit for your setup. https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-host-visual-regression-testing-ci-pipeline/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-host-visual-regression-testing-ci-pipeline/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Set up self-hosted visual regression testing in CI with BackstopJS, Docker, GitLab/Gitea runners, /dev/shm fixes, and VPS sizing. https://cloudzy.com/blog/when-spotify-goes-down-alternatives/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/when-spotify-goes-down-alternatives/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Gaming & Media Compare the best Spotify alternatives in 2026, including Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, YouTube Music, and self-hosted Navidrome. https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-live-chat-software/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-live-chat-software/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Compare the best live chat software in 2026, including SaaS pricing and self-hosted Chatwoot and Rocket.Chat. https://cloudzy.com/blog/nginx-proxy-manager-vps-setup/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/nginx-proxy-manager-vps-setup/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Nginx Proxy Manager review and full VPS setup: Docker Compose install, HTTPS, security, sizing, and when to pick Caddy or Traefik instead in 2026. https://cloudzy.com/blog/safeline-waf-setup/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/safeline-waf-setup/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Security & Networking Deploy SafeLine WAF on a Linux VPS with Docker Compose. Configure NPM or Caddy and verify SQL injection blocking. https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-free-firewalls/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-free-firewalls/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Security & Networking Compare the best free firewalls for a Linux VPS in 2026: UFW, firewalld, and nftables for host protection, plus SafeLine, BunkerWeb, and Haltdos for web apps. https://cloudzy.com/blog/caddy-vs-nginx-vps/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/caddy-vs-nginx-vps/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Caddy vs Nginx on a VPS: compare configs, automatic HTTPS, reported memory use, wildcard certificates, and the best use case for each. https://cloudzy.com/blog/gpt-5-6-sol-vs-claude-fable-5-switch/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/gpt-5-6-sol-vs-claude-fable-5-switch/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT AI & Machine Learning Compare GPT-5.6 Sol vs Claude Fable 5 before a Claude Code to Codex migration. See what imports cleanly and how to test Sol without losing your setup. https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-ai-dev-stack-vs-saas-stack/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/self-hosted-ai-dev-stack-vs-saas-stack/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT AI & Machine Learning Self-hosted AI coding stack: Ollama, Code Server, n8n vs. Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, real cost math for solo devs and teams, and when each one wins. https://cloudzy.com/blog/immich-review/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/immich-review/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Immich v3 review after about 10 days of use: mobile backup, search, face recognition, hardware needs, upgrade risk, and when to switch from Google Photos. https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-google-photos-alternatives/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/best-google-photos-alternatives/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Web & Business Apps Compare the best Google Photos alternatives in 2026: Amazon Photos, iCloud, pCloud, and self-hosted Immich on price, privacy, and which one fits you. https://cloudzy.com/blog/argos-vs-lost-pixel-vs-backstopjs-compared/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/argos-vs-lost-pixel-vs-backstopjs-compared/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps BackstopJS vs. Argos for self-hosted visual regression testing in CI, plus why Lost Pixel is no longer an option and what to run instead. https://cloudzy.com/blog/stop-running-docker-desktop-offload-builds-to-vps/ https://cloudzy.com/blog/stop-running-docker-desktop-offload-builds-to-vps/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Developer Tools & DevOps Docker Desktop eats RAM, slows builds, and charges teams. Here's how to run Docker Engine on a VPS and build remotely over SSH with docker context.