How to clear unused files and folder

Introduction This guide provides a solution for system administrators and developers who need to efficiently remove directories containing millions of files in Linux environments. Managing such large directories can be challenging due to file system limitations and performance issues. Prerequisites Root access of the server Necessary backups as removing folder is irreversible Important Note: Please

How To Allow Access To Remote MySQL Database Using SSH

Introduction While it is a common practice to have both website and database resides in the same server, it is not considered as the best practice due to multiple reasons such as performance, security or scalability. In this guide, we will provide the steps on how to connect to your MySQL database remotely via SSH

How to add Favicon to your website

Introduction A favicon is a small icon that represents a website, usually displayed in the browser’s tab or bookmarks. Adding a favicon helps create a more professional appearance and brand identity for your website. This guide walks through the steps to upload a favicon to your website, ensuring it appears correctly in users’ browsers. The

How to upgrade MySQL version using DirectAdmin CustomBuild

Introduction This guide is for system administrators using DirectAdmin to upgrade MySQL for improved security, performance, or compatibility. It provides step-by-step instructions for upgrading via SSH using DirectAdmin’s CustomBuild tool, ensuring the MySQL update is applied efficiently on servers where it’s necessary to maintain database stability. Prerequisites SSH access to your server with root privileges.

How to edit the ‘hosts’ file on Windows

Introduction The hosts file on Windows allows you to map IP addresses to domain names, which can be helpful for testing websites or redirecting domains to specific servers. This guide walks you through the process of editing the hosts file on a Windows machine to make these changes. It is particularly useful for developers who

Failed to download large attachment using Outlook

Introduction In the situation where you failed to download a large file attachment using Outlook, you can probably try it again after changing the settings in Outlook by increasing connection time with the server. With the steps below, you can increase the server timeout settings for your Outlook. Prerequisite Access to the Outlook   1.