ForkBB vs. vBulletin and XenForo
ForkBB scales exceptionally well — response times and resource usage are minimal. It is not limited to “small sites”; it can compete with or exceed commercial alternatives in high-traffic scenarios.
Technology
Importing an SQL dump to a remote server
Below is the standard, reliable command-line approach used by system administrators to import a MariaDB (or MySQL-compatible) SQL dump from a local Linux machine into a remote MariaDB server. Method 1: Import directly over the network (no manual upload) This is the simplest and most common approach. Basic syntax Example The SQL file is streamed … Read more
Why modernizing legacy websites is critical: front-end, back-end, and security updates
Many websites today still rely on legacy code, outdated layouts, and server-side scripts that haven’t been touched in years. While these sites may “work,” they often fail to meet modern standards for usability, performance, security, and accessibility. Refactoring them isn’t just cosmetic—it’s essential for long-term viability. Mobile usability and front-end standards With most web traffic … Read more
Why unified navigation is hard—and why it still matters
Integrating multiple software packages into a single site with shared headers and footers is often far more difficult than it appears, particularly when those packages were not designed to coexist within a unified framework. First, most software packages assume they control the full page lifecycle. They generate their own HTML structure, including <html>, <head>, and … Read more
How to safely transfer a domain used for email
When selling a domain that has been used for personal email, you need to take careful steps to protect both your privacy and the buyer’s ability to take over the domain cleanly. Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step approach: 1. Backup important emails 2. Remove personal accounts and data 3. Disable or delete domain-based emails 4. Remove … Read more
Facebook pages vs. groups
A Facebook Page and a Facebook Group serve different purposes and are structured very differently. The distinction is less about features and more about intent, audience, and control. Facebook Page A Page is designed for public-facing communication by an individual, business, organization, or publication. Primary purpose To broadcast information to a broad audience. Key characteristics … Read more
A conversation with ChatGPT about NameCrane web hosting
Describe NameCrane.com NameCrane.com is a legitimate web hosting and email hosting provider, though it is a relatively small/budget-oriented company compared with major brands. They also operate (or operated) as BuyShared.net in the past and serve hosting, reseller, and related services. (NameCrane) What NameCrane is (based on web listings and their own site): What users report … Read more
What do I do?
DevOps refers to a set of practices and a cultural approach that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). The goal is to shorten the time it takes to deliver changes while improving reliability, stability, and security. Rather than treating development and operations as separate hand-offs, DevOps emphasizes automation, repeatable processes, monitoring, and shared … Read more
What “deprecated” really means in HTML
Below are practical, standards-aligned lists based primarily on HTML5 / HTML Living Standard usage as implemented by modern browsers. I am separating them the way developers usually need them separated in real work. Obsolete HTML tags Obsolete means: removed from the HTML specification and should not be used. Browsers may still render them for legacy … Read more