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  • Avoro: KVM VPS with AMD Epyc Processor from German Webhost

    Introduction: Avoro’s offer for VPS  Webhosting in Frankfurt

    Note:  The KVM VPS service from Avoro was discontinued in July 2020. Avoro and PHP Friends have merged in early 2022, a good combination of two good German webhosts. They continue to offer webhosting in Frankfurt.

    Below you will find the original post which was published in February 2020.

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  • AI generated Avatars of Amar Vyas

    I used an AI imaging tool (art.elbo.ai) to create images hat represent ‘Me’. I used a variety of painting and design styles.All the images below represent me, Amar Vyas ! 

    Update: You can watch the video collage of the different avatars 

    Image formats and styles

    Below are the images from the video, in no particular order

    Portrait- Turner Style
    Crayons
    Portrait- Picasso Style
    Anime Style
    Sculpture- Marble Bust
    ASCII
    Photorealistic
    Portrait- Oil on Canvas
    Cyberpunk Style
    Self-Portrait
    Another Self Portrait
    Steampunk Style
    Bollywood Style
    Retro Style
    Renaissance Style
    Comicbook Style
    Pichwai Style Portrait
    Baroque Style
    Camera, Photorealistic
    Random Art
    Childrens’ Storybook Style
    Sepia Style
    Pen and Pencil on Paper
    Charcoal on Canvas
    Watercolour-Raja Ravi Verma Style
    Steampunk, Vibrant Style
    Sci-Fi, Futuristic Style
    K-Pop Style
    Oil Painting
    Manga Style
    Bronze Sculpture
    Charcoal- Alternate
    Dot Matrix Style
    Madhubani Style
    Noir Art
    Mural Art
    Photorealistic
    Pixel Art

  • Storage VPS vs Cloud Storage: My 20-Year Journey to Finding the Right Setup

    Sometime around 2005, I was a young writer in Bengaluru desperately trying to keep my thesis drafts from disappearing into a failing hard drive. Back then, “cloud storage” was not even a proper phrase yet — just a curious trick where you emailed files to yourself on Gmail and hoped for the best. I had no idea that this small, anxious habit of saving files to a remote server would evolve, over two decades, into a full-blown obsession with VPS setups, rclone pipelines, encryption stacks, and lifetime storage deals.

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  • Who might buy Canonical, the parent company of Ubuntu?

    In this piece I focus on Ubuntu and its parent company, Canonical, because their story neatly illustrates the tension between community expectations and corporate realities. I’ll lay out the CentOS precedent, examine Canonical’s finances and possible futures, run through alternative governance options, and close with a short look at India’s adoption of Ubuntu-based systems.

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  • What is your preference : Storage VPS versus dropbox like service ?

    In this post, let us take a look at the storage vps versus dropbox like cloud storage services. We will compare the advantages or limitations of using a storage server  (Virtual Private Server) compared to cloud storage providers. Convenience, Pricing, security and privacy, redundancy, scalability, ease of use are some of the parameters that we will discuss. (more…)
  • Prevent Email Spam : Six Ways to Protect Your Email

    Prevent Email Spam : Six Ways to Protect Your Email

    Let us explore six ways to protect your email and prevent email spam to the possible extent. The issue of how to stop email spam remains frustrating even in 2021 2024. With the rise of automated content creation tools and bots, the problem has exacerbated rather than getting alleviated. In that case, how can we tackle this challenge of protecting our mail account(s) from Spam? Read this post to learn some tips and tricks. (more…)
  • Review of Inbox.eu email hosting service

    Review of Inbox.eu email hosting service

    In this post, you will find my review of inbox.eu, email hosting service for startups, businesses, and professionals. Read on to learn my experience with this European email service  provider.

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  • Dilemma: Which Email Provider Should I Use?

    Dilemma: Which Email Provider Should I Use?

    One of the most popular question in web hosting forums, Facebook groups, or Quora is, “Which Email Provider Should I Use?” In this post, you will get introduced to hosted email service providers. I have used or tested some of them, while others have mostly positive reviews. You will also find a list of references or resources at the end of this post. (more…)
  • My first Take on TinyCP Server Control Panel

    My first Take on TinyCP Server Control Panel

    In this article, we will take a closer look at what makes TinyCP stand out and how it can benefit users in managing their servers. From its user-friendly interface to its impressive list of tools and utilities, we will delve into the key aspects. Let us dive in and discover the hidden gems of TinyCP server Control Panel. This post was substantially updated and rewritten in February 2024.

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