This post compares several AMD EPYC 9004‑based VPS plans amid the ongoing Root server controversy on LET. Using real‑world benchmarks, it examines CPU performance, disk IO, virtualization features, and network details across Netcup, NaranjaTech, AdvinServers, Entrywan, ShockHosting, and Hybula, highlighting trade‑offs in pricing, specs, and overselling risk.

Hands-on benchmark of ShockHosting’s Singapore EPYC 9354P VPS: 4 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe for $19.99/month. Covers data center (RacksCentral), routing to major Chinese carriers, network and IP quality, and a full suite of performance benchmarks. A strong high-spec Asian option and potential Hybula replacement.

Hands-on benchmark of CatServer’s US AMD 5950X VPS in the Spartan Host datacenter: dynamic 4 vCPU quota with 1 dedicated core, 6GB RAM, 80GB NVMe, 1Gbps bandwidth, 3TB traffic, and 200Gbps TCP protection. Includes lscpu, Yabs, PerformanceTest Linux, fusion script, and byte-unixbench results. Priced at 88 CNY, it targets users seeking strong price‑performance for initial testing.

This post rounds up Emby clients across platforms. On Android, Yamby offers a polished UI, rich subtitle/audio track controls, danmaku via 弹弹Play, and is completely free. Hills brings dual playback cores, HDR/4K, aggregation, and Anime4K. On Windows/PC, Xiao Huan Video provides a Fluent Design front end, while Xiao Mi Emby adds Anime4K, danmaku, and custom CSS/JS, alongside the cross‑platform tsukimi player. iOS/macOS users can choose between powerful Infuse and feature‑rich SenPlayer.

This post benchmarks a US-based Entrywan VPS featuring an ultra-minimal, API-like control panel and clean IPs. It focuses on the AMD EPYC 9124 plan (1 vCPU / 2GB RAM / 10GB NVMe / 1Gbps), sharing lscpu output, a wide range of performance benchmarks (YABS, UnixBench, Geekbench, PassMark, network tests) plus streaming unlock checks, as a reference for cost‑effective, lightweight deployments.

Hands-on benchmark of Hostbrr’s Finland anniversary 6TB storage flash deal: EPYC 7502P, brand‑new drives, NVMe + RAID6 HDD, 1 Gbps port with 15 TB bandwidth for just €6/month. Includes full Yabs results plus IPv4/IPv6 network speed tests to see how the SX295 node really performs.

First hands-on experience with Netcup: from registration and VAT exemption to server activation in just six hours. This post benchmarks the Vienna-based RS 1000 G11 plan (EPYC 9634, 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 260 GB NVMe, 2.5 Gbps), covering lscpu output, multiple benchmark suites, network performance, pricing, and discount tips for new users.

Hands-on benchmark of Hetzner’s budget storage server SX65: 88 TB HDD + dual NVMe, Ryzen 7 3700X, 64 GB ECC at €104/month. Compares against the classic 40 TB auction setup, showcasing CPU, disk, and platform performance to evaluate overall price/performance and ideal use cases such as cold storage, backup, and mixed workloads.

Hands-on benchmark of HostBrr’s 1st‑anniversary Germany storage deal: €6/month for 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe + 6 TB RAID6 HDD, and 20 TB @ 1 Gbps. Includes YABS and HDD performance benchmarks, notes on recent datacenter migration and DDoS protection upgrades, plus impressions of this limited 8-unit flash sale.

Tencent Cloud Hong Kong has launched the prepaid Lighthouse Quality Traffic Package to address HK region latency issues by using premium BGP dedicated routes to Mainland China. Billing is based on outbound traffic only, but pricing is relatively high (around RMB 1,000 for 512 GB over 6 months). This post walks through activation steps and includes routing and latency benchmarks across China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom.

Hands-on benchmark of Faconhost’s Singapore CN2 VPS during its Alpha phase. Pricing undercuts Xtom and CN2 routes look attractive, but routing and SLA are still unstable, TOS is extremely strict, and PayPal verification is harsh. Covers current plans, IPv6 /64 details, YABS and Geekbench performance, China‑route tracing, and multi-ISP speed tests—overall, proceed cautiously to avoid pitfalls.