Hands-on benchmark of a second-hand Leaseweb E5-1650 v2 dedicated server: 35€ for 48TB of HDD storage and unmetered 1Gbps bandwidth. This post walks through the full hardware configuration, RAID layout, disk health, sequential write and Yabs benchmarks, plus NWS network tests, and compares value for money against the 40€ E-2388G to judge whether this now‑discontinued box is still worth buying.

This guide walks you through mounting a Hostbrr Storagebox to OpenAlist/Alist, enabling WebDAV for multi-service backups. It also includes a complete Rclone configuration and sync example over FTP, plus instructions for mounting remote storage locally with rclone mount and a quick Rsync backup example to build a cost-effective backup setup fast.

This post uncovers the mysterious provider Verasel: offline onboarding only, crypto-only payments, no billing panel, and a focus on high‑bandwidth dedicated servers and privacy. With multiple ASNs, flexible IP replacement, and proactive rerouting under congestion, Verasel looks more like a premium managed host. Includes real‑world benchmarks for an E3‑1230V2 + 32G + 480G SSD, 1G unmetered line.

This guide walks through mounting OneDrive for Business with Rclone from installation to configuration. Learn how to register an Azure app, obtain Client ID/Client Secret, configure API permissions, and use a self‑hosted private API to avoid OneDrive throttling and connection drops, then sync the config to your server.

This post benchmarks Sharon’s Singapore Premium VPS (CN2+9929+CMIN2), covering real‑world CPU and network performance, Geekbench and YABS results, as well as route quality, BGP connectivity, IP reputation, and latency. It explains the 2 vCPU / 2 GB RAM / 30 GB NVMe configuration, 500 GB outbound billing model, private group-only access via raffles and donations, and why Sharon remains one of the strongest Asia-optimized network options alongside DMIT.

Hands-on benchmark of the OVH Advance-1 server in the Germany datacenter: AMD EPYC 4244P, 32GB RAM, dual 960GB SSDs, 3Gbps public bandwidth plus 25G internal network, at €84.99. Includes Yabs scores, 3–4GB/s disk performance, network throughput results, and notes on OVH’s latest bandwidth upgrade and 25G LAN option.

Benchmarking a rare 10G dedicated server from Worldstream in the Netherlands: Intel Xeon E-2336, 64 GB RAM, SSD + 10 TB HDD, and 100 TB traffic cap for just €64.95 (now discontinued). Includes YABS, fio, iperf, UnixBench, Geekbench 5/6, and PassMark results, plus network behavior and value analysis to see whether this “god-tier” deal really delivered.

In-depth benchmark of the Netcup RS 2000 G9.5 PRO from the June promo: explains the G9.5 bandwidth throttling policy with real-world tests, examines IO fluctuation on German nodes, and analyzes YABS scores plus network performance. Includes a tax-free registration guide and key precautions for signing up.

Hands-on benchmark of a DIY H3C R4900 G5 with dual Xeon Gold 5318Y, 384 GB RAM, and mixed SSD + NVMe array. Covers Yabs/FIO disk performance up to 3.9 GB/s, plus Geekbench 5/6 and UniBench results, with a look at expansion potential and price-performance of this branded server platform.

Hands-on benchmark of Ikoula’s French i7‑9700K dedicated server: 64 GB RAM, 970 EVO 1 TB NVMe SSD, 1 Gbps port. Yabs disk results up to 2.3 GB/s with near line-rate bandwidth to Europe. Includes comments on the Chinese control panel, 20-per-month reinstall cap, overall value at €25/month, and PT potential.

Hands-on benchmark of WebNX’s 10G AMD 9950X dedicated server: datacenter locations and 100% SLA terms, self-service OS install, full hardware breakdown, and detailed CPU, disk, and network benchmarks. Compares pricing, thermals, and stability against Fiberstate’s shared 9950X nodes, with practical guidance for oneman hosts and small providers to choose safely and avoid thermal pitfalls.