Free One-Click MC Server Setup Tutorial | Using Rainyun Cloud App to Build Minecraft Bedrock Server
The article explains how to deploy a Minecraft Bedrock Edition server on Rainyun’s Kubernetes-based RCA cloud app with one-click setup. It covers creating a project, installing the latest BDS version, configuring resources and ports, joining via IP, running console commands, managing world backups, and adjusting max players. New users receive a free 15-day trial with up to 8 CPU cores and 8 GB RAM, enabling temporary server hosting.
Essential aaWAF Guide for Blogs/Websites: Setup, Use & Secure Your Site Hands-On
aaWAF is a lightweight, open-source web application firewall suitable for personal blogs and small businesses. This tutorial explains how to deploy the free version on a Linux server, covering installation, adding a protected site, pointing DNS to the WAF, enabling SSL, and configuring defenses against SQL injection, XSS, CC attacks, and malicious bots.
Built a Small Solar Power Station: 3 Solar Panels Generate 4 kWh Daily
A home-built rooftop solar array uses three 350 W panels (two monocrystalline, one polycrystalline) wired in parallel with an MPPT controller, grid-tied inverter, and lead-acid battery storage. The inverter outputs a fixed 400 W to offset the home network cabinet's load. Sunny days generate about 4 kWh daily; cloudy days about 2 kWh. No anti-backflow protection was installed due to wiring complexity.
Rain Cloud Apps: Build PHP Website on K8s-Based High-Availability Serverless Platform
This article presents a Kubernetes-based Rainyun Cloud Application (RCA) tutorial for deploying a PHP website, using Discuz! X3.5 and applicable to WordPress/Typecho. It covers project, database, and website creation, domain DNS CNAME setup, file upload and extraction, installation, cache updating, and HTTPS binding. RCA offers hourly billing, elastic scaling, self-healing, and a built-in app store.
Open-Source USB 10 Gbps Hub with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet & TF/SD Card Reader (VL822+RTL8156BG+GL3224)
An open-source USB-C dock integrates four 10Gbps USB-A ports, 2.5G Ethernet, and TF/SD readers using VL160, VL822, RTL8156BG, GL3224. It accepts 4-20V input, buck-boosts to 5.1V with up to 9.5A, supporting PD fast charging. Tests show USB read/write 969.65/912.65 MB/s, Ethernet 2089/2497 Mbps, card read 93.04 MB/s, efficiency up to 91.79%. Schematics, PCB files, and replication notes are provided.
Flarum Forum Setup Guide: Build a Community Forum from Scratch + Themes & Extensions Installation
This article presents a beginner-friendly guide to building a modern forum using Linux, Docker, 1Panel, and Flarum. It details steps from domain registration to server setup, Flarum installation, customization, extension installation, and enabling HTTPS. Readable for novices, it emphasizes Docker's role in rapid deployment without manual PHP configuration, and highlights Flarum's modern, mobile-friendly, extensible design.
Ultra7-265K & Gigabyte Z890M-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7 Motherboard - Quick Unboxing Review
An unboxing review covers Intel Ultra7 265K (8P+12E, 5.5GHz), Gigabyte Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard, and Asgard DDR5 6400MHz 64GB memory, purchased for ¥3,499 and ¥1,489. The board offers WiFi7, USB4, 2.5G LAN, and three M.2 slots. Benchmarks: Cinebench R23 2256 single/35187 multi; Geekbench 6 3184/21833; memory read 97.5, write 131.4, copy 101.9 GB/s. Power draw: 100W idle, 300W CPU stress, 500W full system with RTX 3070.
Dockcase Smart Display Magsafe SSD Enclosure Unboxing&Review, DSWC1R-3S, ProRes External Recording
DOCKCASE DSWC1R-3S Smart Display Magnetic Hard Drive Enclosure - Unboxing & Review | MagSafe External Storage for iPhone, ProRes Video Recording, Scre
iKuai IK-Q3000 WiFi6 Wireless Router - Unboxing, Review, and Teardown
The iKuai IK-Q3000 is an AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router (149 CNY) aimed at small offices and stores, supporting SD-WAN, multi-WAN, and flexible deployment modes. Performance tests showed 5GHz throughput of 964Mbps at 1m, 934Mbps through one wall, and 269Mbps through two walls; idle power consumption was about 3.5W. Teardown revealed an MT7981BA CPU, 512MB RAM, 128MB flash, and an MT7976CN RF chip with 3T3R for better coverage. This review offers practical data for evaluating the router’s speed, heat, hardware, and build quality.
Showcasing My Home Server Room & Cabinet | Share Your Setup Photos to Win Prizes!
Showcase My Server Room – My Home Network Room/Cabinet | Home Network Solutions Sharing | Share Your Machine Room Photos to Win Big Prizes Preface Rec