How to Install Apache Tomcat 8 on CentOS 7

Apache Tomcat (sometimes simply referred to as Tomcat) is a popular open-source web server software used to set up Java-based server environments. The technologies used in Tomcat include Java Servlet, Java Server Pages, Java Expression Language, and WebSocket and provides an HTTP server environment ideal for running Java-based applications. In this article, we will outline Read More >

How to Disable Comments in WordPress

WordPress was built with audience engagement in mind. Both posts and pages allow visitors to leave comments, fostering visitor interaction on your website. However, depending on the purpose of your website, you may not want or need site comments.  Because the comment feature is a default functionality of WordPress, toggling it on and off is Read More >

Ansible vs Terraform

When trying to determine what software solution best suits your needs, it can be difficult to sort through all of the available options. Oftentimes the differences between two given software solutions are not immediately apparent. In this article, we will outline the differences between two popular open-source software management solutions, Ansible and Terraform. While both Read More >

How to Schedule Blog Posts in WordPress

Running a blog can be time-consuming. Between writing, reviewing, and posting, it can feel like a full-time job on top of running your full-time business.  Luckily, you can schedule blog posts in WordPress. This pre-installed WordPress functionality allows you to configure the day and time a post will be published. With this feature, you can Read More >

Free WordPress Plugins for Ad Management

Adding ads to your WordPress website is one of the easiest ways to establish a passive income for your site. No matter if you’re using a third-party ad facilitator platform like Google Adsense, or simply selling your website ad space yourself, successfully managing and placing ads on your site can help you build a strong Read More >

Free Gallery and Slider Plugins for WordPress

Photo galleries and sliders are great dynamic elements to add to your WordPress website. They pique curiosity and increase engagement among your visitors. You can also use them to organize and display your content in a more interesting way. There are hundreds of gallery and slider plugins for WordPress and luckily, there are a few Read More >

Deactivating and Disabling Widgets in WordPress

You understand the importance of WordPress widgets and have added a few widgets to your website. But as your website grows, you’ll find that you no longer want certain widgets on your site.  Because of the easy-to-use nature of the platform, deactivating and disabling widgets in WordPress is as easy as adding them.  Continue reading Read More >

Using ad-hoc Commands in Ansible

While writing Ansible playbooks allows you to pre-plan automated software deployments and other tasks, you may find yourself in need of simpler commands that allow you to do less complex tasks such as powering down servers or managing users. For these tasks, you may want to use ad-hoc commands. In this article, we will outline Read More >

Installatron for cPanel Setup Guide

Installatron is a popular application installer that provides a graphical user interface for users to install and manage various applications with a few simple mouse-clicks. This tool integrates with cPanel, Plesk, Webmin and other server control panel platforms and can be used to install popular applications such as WordPress and Joomla! While Installatron offers both Read More >

How to Use the WordPress Text Widget

WordPress widgets allow you to add additional information and functionality to the header, footer, and sidebar areas of your website. There are many helpful default widgets included with the base installation WordPress; however, the text widget may be the most helpful of all. With the WordPress text widget, you can post business information, weather alerts, Read More >

How to Set Up MaxMind Geolocation in WooCommerce

WooCommerce uses the free geolocation service MaxMind to help your eCommerce website calculate and display shipping methods and tax rates per the customer’s IP address. The service used to activate automatically, but now you have to register and integrate MaxMind manually.  In this article, you’ll learn how to: Create a MaxMind Account Create a MaxMind Read More >

How to Work with Feature Lists in WHM

When you create new packages for your cPanel accounts within WHM, you assign a feature list to that specific page. A Feature list is exactly what it sounds like; a list of features that each cPanel account has. This article pertains to WHM, a feature only available to VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, and Reseller Hosting Read More >

Understanding WordPress Categories and Tags

Blogging is an important part of building your online presence. However, in addition to your actual blog content, the structure of your blog is equally important. Through the use of WordPress categories and tags, you can organize your blog to optimize your end-user experience and SEO efforts. But are WordPress categories and tags? Continuing reading Read More >

Streaming with OBS

With online streaming becoming increasingly popular, there are now many options when it comes to streaming software. Streaming software typically involves “capturing” the contents of your computer screen and then broadcasting it to a streaming server. One of the most popular ways to do this is with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), a free and open-source Read More >

How to Find a WordPress Theme

You know WordPress themes are an important piece of WordPress site development. There are thousands of free and premium themes and searching for a theme may seem overwhelming. Moreso, you may be wondering how to even start searching for a WordPress theme.  Continue reading to learn about: How to Find a WordPress Theme WordPress Theme Read More >

How to Install Red5 on CentOS 7

Red5 is a popular flash-based streaming software that allows users to stream their own content on their own server, as opposed to using a service such as Twitch or YouTube. This allows for greater control over your stream and allows you to customize how your viewers interact with your streamed content. In this article, we Read More >

How to Install Java on Ubuntu

Java is a general-purpose programming language that can be used to develop a wide variety of applications. In order to start developing with Java or installing programs that require the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to operate, you must first install Java and the Java Development Kit (JDK). As this process differs depending on your operating Read More >