How to set up OpenVPN Access Server on any VPS

Easily turn any VPS into a VPN server There are many benefits to running your own VPN server on a VPS, such as saving money, having additional privacy and control, or just getting more out…

KVM vs. OpenVZ – A quick comparison of two popular VPS types

KVM stands for “Kernel-based Virtual Machine” which is a virtualization module baked into the Linux kernel. As long as the hardware has Intel VT or AMD-V enabled, it means the computer/computer server running the latest…

Setting up SOCKS proxy on a VPS with Dante

This tutorial will teach you how to set up a quick SOCKS proxy on any VPS. For this guide we will be using Debian 7.0 Minimal as it’s one of the lightest Linux distributions, which…

How to connect to your VPS for the first time via SSH

SSH is a great tool for using your VPS. This is a simple guide on connecting to your VPS with an SSH client. This is necessary for most VPS services, as many services do not…

What is a VPN and how does the internet work?

You’ve probably heard a lot about a VPN and how it may help “secure” your internet or lift imposed geo-restrictions to use an online service, but it goes a lot further than that and to…