How to Detect Bad Sectors or Bad Blocks on Linux Hard Drives
Let’s start by defining a bad sector/bad block, it is a section on a disk drive or flash memory that can no longer be read from or written to, which usually happens due to permanent…

Let’s start by defining a bad sector/bad block, it is a section on a disk drive or flash memory that can no longer be read from or written to, which usually happens due to permanent…

Sometimes, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to delete all files in a directory or simply clean up a directory by removing all files except those with a specific extension (e.g.,…

URLs are vital to your online brand identity. But when and how should you be using link masking? Allow us to explain. Table of Contents Link masking is used by heaps of websites to show…

The cp command (short for copy) is one of the most commonly used commands in Linux and other UNIX-like operating systems. It’s used to copy files and directories from one location to another on the…
One of the most common problems Linux users face, especially on systems with limited disk space, is the root partition (/) getting completely full. When this happens, you may encounter errors such as: No space…

Here at Plesk, we aim to continuously improve the tools and features you use to manage your hosting environment. With Plesk Obsidian 18.0.68, we’ve introduced several exciting enhancements and new features designed to boost performance,…

So, what’s the price of an SSL certificate in 2025? Our handy guide to prices and what you get for your money has you covered. Table of Contents So, you’ve finally decided to get an…

Aristotle once said, ‘The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” But it’s the parts of a domain name we care about. Learn about them in our guide. Even if technology isn’t your…

Panel and Hosting Improvements PHP Hosting Experience faster load times and improved server performance with PHP 8.4, now available for websites hosted on Plesk server out of the box! Learn more about how to install…

What are the best WordPress Security plugins and how to set them up the best way Below is a comprehensive guide on the best WordPress security plugins and how to set them up to ensure…

New support additions MariaDB 11.4, the latest ‘long-term support’ version from the vendor, is now supported in Linux. Furthermore, additional support for AlmaLinux 9 and for websocket traffic on Docker Proxy Rules have been…

WooCommerce Variation Master WooCommerce Variation Master is a powerful tool that is easy to configure. One of the most distinguished features is probably the cart page popup window. It shows up after the customer clicks…

Plesk version 18.0.63 is now available, with a new set of features and announcements! This blog will only scratch the surface of all the new features and improvements that come with this latest update. InnoDB…

Plesk Obsidian 18.0.62 is now available for upgrades and new installations. Let’s take a look at a few of the included features. Extended Lifecycle Support Introducing the Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS) program, designed to give…

Your sites accessed by mobile users just got a speed boost! Plesk servers using NGINX now have the option to try out our new HTTP/3 Experimental Support. The last significant update to HTTP in general…

WP Guardian is not merely a tool; it is a revolution in WordPress security, yes, with all the graffiti and the flags and the smoke and the noise and the positive outcomes of change: progress!…

Using double opt-in verification significantly reduces the likelihood of emails being flagged as spam for several reasons. First of all, a double opt-in confirms the validity of the subscriber’s email address, ensuring that messages are…

Perform Regular Maintenance Regular monitoring is a must, but these things can easily slip through the cracks especially in peak times when there’s a lot of other work to be done. That’s why it’s handy…