SPAM – THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE INTERNET ANNOYANCE BOOK
Ah, UCE – Unsolicited Commercial Email. Or, in human terms: spam. No, not the canned meat. We mean the thing that makes your inbox look like a flea market full of shady “offers” you never asked for. 🕰 A Short History of the Longest Nuisance The first known spam email dates back to 1978, when […]
Read more💳 Can I Pay with a Card in CZK, UAH, or Galactic Credits?
One of the most popular questions in our support inbox: “My card is in [insert currency of choice] – can I still pay for ITLDC services if your gateway charges in EUR or USD?” Short answer: Yes. Absolutely. 100%. Long answer: grab a coffee, because we’re about to take a quick trip under the hood […]
Read more🇬🇷 Say Hello to EU10.SKG – ITLDC Lands in Thessaloniki!
We’ve got some sunny news to share – our brand-new data center in Thessaloniki, Greece is officially online! Meet EU10.SKG, your gateway to powerful infrastructure right in the heart of the Mediterranean. Yes, we love a good beach day as much as the next sysadmin – but this isn’t just about sunshine and olives. This […]
Read more💳 Payment Gateways Are Evolving – Here’s What You Need to Know
Big things are happening at ITLDC! As part of our ongoing reorganization (yes, the good kind), we’re updating and improving several of our payment systems. In most cases, everything will keep working smoothly – but there are a few small things to check, just in case.
Read moreCount Your Coins Like a Pro: 4 Self-Hosted Budgeting Apps to Rule Your Wallet
Let’s be honest — budgeting sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry on a beige wall. But you know what’s even less exciting? Opening your banking app and realizing you accidentally spent your rent money on kebabs, concert tickets, and “impulse” tech gadgets. The solution? Self-hosted financial software that gives you full control over […]
Read moreNo Piña Coladas Yet… We’ve Got Work to Do! 🏗️
While some people are already enjoying springtime beaches with fancy cocktails, guess where we are? Right – still at the datacenter, sleeves rolled up, coffee cups everywhere, network cables in hand. Why? Because we’re getting ready to launch not one, but TWO brand new ITLDC locations! Yes, both of them are in beautiful, sunny European […]
Read moreHow to Supercharge Your Self-Hosted Website with AI (And Still Stay Your Own Boss)
Let’s be honest — AI is everywhere now. It writes code, generates images, creates blog posts, helps you name your cat, and probably will soon start giving you dating advice (dangerous territory). But what about using AI when you’re building your own website, self-hosted on your shiny ITLDC VDS or dedicated server? Spoiler alert: AI […]
Read moreBuild Your Own Music Streaming Service (Legally! And With Plenty of Metal 🤘)
Let’s make something clear right from the start: We are not talking about piracy, shady torrents, or “my cousin has a folder with 2TB of MP3s from 1999”. No. We’re talking about something much more noble: taking control over your own music collection. You know the type: Rare CDs and demo tapes you collected since […]
Read more⚡ How Caching Turns Your Website Into a Speed Demon (and Saves Your Nerves)
We all want the same thing: fast websites, happy users, and fewer angry phone calls when someone’s online store takes 20 seconds to load a product page. Enter: caching – the unsung hero of every snappy web server. Let’s dive into what caching is, how to make your site faster, and how you can build […]
Read more🔜 SMART Moves: Keeping Your Disks Healthy, Happy, and Out of Trouble
You know how your body gives you warning signs before you get sick? Your server drives do the same – if you know how to listen. And no, they won’t cough or complain out loud… but they will whisper their problems through something called SMART. So grab your tea (or coffee, or energy drink of […]
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