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DNS Time to Live – What It Is and Why It Matters When Moving a WordPress Site

When I recently moved a WordPress website to a new host, I updated the DNS A record to point to the new server. Everything on the backend was ready, but the live site didn’t switch over immediately. Why? Because the DNS Time to Live (TTL) was set to 86400 seconds—that’s a full 24 hours. If you’ve ever wondered how long DNS changes take to update, TTL is the reason.

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Kamrui Mini PC Review 2025 – Compact, powerful and small.

Welcome to my updated Kamrui Mini PC review for [year]. If you’re tired of bulky desktop towers and want a compact mini PC that fits on your desk or even mounts behind a monitor, Kamrui’s lineup offers a smart alternative. These devices combine small form factors with enough power for everyday tasks, light gaming, media streaming, and home office work.

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Dell PowerEdge vs HP ProLiant: Server Showdown 2025

You might think, “Oh great, another server comparison between Dell and HP.” I get it — there are plenty of those out there. But I couldn’t find one that digs into what matters in real-world deployments.

I love working with servers and have deployed Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant systems across multiple environments. For me, it’s never just about specs—it’s about what these machines are like to manage day to day.

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The Best Homelab Firewall: Hardware and Software to Keep Your Network Secure

Setting up a homelab is one of the best ways to gain hands-on experience with servers, networking, and virtualization — but securing that environment is just as important. Whether you’re testing cloud apps, running VMs, or exposing services to the internet, choosing the best homelab firewall ensures your setup stays protected against threats while giving you full control over traffic.