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Latest articles
How to Self-Host Tracearr on a VPS with Docker (2026)
Self-host Tracearr on a VPS: a 2026 step-by-step Docker Compose guide with PostgreSQL and Redis to monitor Plex, Jellyfin, and more from one dashboard.
How to Self-Host Gitea on a VPS with Docker (2026)
Run your own Git server on a Contabo VPS using Docker Compose. This guide covers the full setup: Gitea with PostgreSQL, a reverse proxy, HTTPS, and SSH —…
GPU VPS vs Dedicated GPU Server vs Hyperscaler GPU Instances
Compare GPU VPS, dedicated GPU servers, and hyperscaler GPU instances across cost, setup time, isolation, and scalability. Find the right GPU cloud deployment model for your AI, ML,…
Layer 4 vs Layer 7 Load Balancer: A Practical Guide
A practical look at Layer 4 vs Layer 7 load balancers. Compare how each works, where each wins, and how to choose for your stack.
500,000 VPS Hosted at Contabo: Thank You
Half a million VPS now run on Contabo. This one’s a thank-you to the people who put them there, plus a look at what we added this year…
Best GPU Hosting for AI & Stable Diffusion in 2026
Choosing GPU hosting for AI comes down to VRAM per card, pricing model, and data sovereignty. Vast.ai and RunPod win for irregular runs; Hetzner and IONOS suit European…
GitLab vs GitHub: Key Differences and the Self-Hosted Option (2026)
GitLab and GitHub are the two best-known Git platforms, and both offer modern repositories, pull/merge requests, and CI/CD. The decisive difference is ownership: GitLab offers a free, open-source…
Gitea vs Gogs 2026: Which Lightweight Git Server Should You Run?
Gitea and Gogs are the two minimalist, Go-based self-hosted Git servers — both ship as a single binary, both run on tiny hardware, and they share a common…