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PHP 8

Complete Guide to Installing PHP 8.x on Linux

PHP is a widely used open-source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development. Regularly updating to the latest PHP versions ensures access to new features, performance improvements, and the most recent security patches. PHP 8.1 and newer introduce significant enhancements, such as: This guide focuses on installing...

How to Build a MediaWiki Site on AlmaLinux (Fast & Easy)

MediaWiki is a powerful and versatile open-source platform known for powering some of the world’s largest collaborative websites, including Wikipedia. This comprehensive guide will provide a detailed procedure for creating your own MediaWiki site, covering installation, configuration, data population, and optimization strategies to make it a valuable resource. Part 1:...

Linux Gaming in 2025: The Ultimate Guide

Ever wished gaming could be smoother, more stable, and less restrictive? Linux might be the answer. What started as a niche for tech-savvy users has become a real option for all kinds of gamers. This guide dives into how Linux gaming evolved over the years, and we discuss why it’s...

How to Fix AWS Control Tower has failed to decommission your landing zone.

Here is the error I got when decommissioning a legacy landing zone. It looks a bit like this: When you hit the RETRY button the error persists. Step 1 – Check CloudTrail for any obvious warnings I first checked AWS CloudTrail and found the entry that the delete was accepted,...

Proxmox vs KVM: A Guide to Open-Source Virtualization

Key Takeaways What is Driving the Shift to Open-Source Virtualization? The primary driver behind the growing adoption of open-source virtualization is the pursuit of cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and greater control over IT infrastructure. Platforms like Proxmox VE and KVM are gaining significant traction as robust alternatives to expensive proprietary solutions. Market...

What is VMware vSphere

The Demise of VMware: How an Industry Titan Lost Its Way

VMware, once the undisputed king of virtualization, has seen its reign challenged in recent years. While the company basked in the glory of market dominance in the mid-2000s, a series of missteps and the controversial acquisition by Broadcom have left a cloud of uncertainty hanging over its future.  This article...

UK’s Best Linux Blogs: TurboGeek Makes the Cut!

We’re excited to announce that TurboGeek has been ranked #8 in the Top 15 UK Linux Blogs by Feedspot! Feedspot Top 15 UK Linux Blogs list, with TurboGeek highlighted This is a huge honor for us, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. We’re...

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How to Decommission an AWS Control Tower Landing Zone

This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of decommissioning an AWS Control Tower landing zone, based on the provided AWS documentation. The company I work for has migrated all our AWS cloud services to a new company Landing Zone. As a result, and after a 12-month migration process, I am ready...

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EC2 Launch Errors? Fix Common Problems Now!

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) provides scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud. Launching EC2 instances is fundamental to deploying applications and workloads on AWS. However, the launch process can sometimes encounter unexpected issues, preventing your instances from starting successfully. These issues can range from exceeding resource limits to encountering...

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