18 articles on technical guides, written by the BearHost team.
Engineering-grade tutorials and reference articles covering the protocols and tools that power modern web infrastructure — TLS, DNS, SSH, DKIM/SPF, edge computing, and the rest.
Each post is written for someone who needs a working answer, not a recap. Step-by-step commands, configuration files, and the reasoning behind each choice — the kind of guide we write for ourselves and then publish.
Best for developers, DevOps engineers, and technical site owners who want to understand the why, not just copy the what.
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform you self-host to run autonomous agents across browsers, APIs, and messaging channels. This guide explains how it works, the key features, the realistic costs of self-hosting, and how it compares to Claude Computer Use, the Anthropic SDK, and LangChain.
A no-marketing breakdown of what OpenClaw actually costs to run in 2026 — DIY on Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Hostinger, or Linode versus managed OpenClaw hosting on BearHost. Real VPS prices, real time costs, and the break-even point most teams miss.
A step-by-step guide to deploying OpenClaw and shipping your first AI agent in 2026. Covers Docker prep, env config, LLM API key wiring, the Control UI device pairing, the gateway token, and the four pitfalls that trip up most first-time deployments.
Real-world OpenClaw AI agent use cases for 2026 — customer support automation, lead scoring, data extraction, internal tools, browser-based RPA, and sales workflow automation. Each pattern has a concrete example, the APIs the agent calls, and the outcome you should expect.
Learn how to host a Discord bot 24/7 on a VPS with step-by-step instructions for Python (discord.py) and Node.js (discord.js). Covers setup, deployment, systemd, pm2, automatic restarts, and monitoring.
Learn what managed n8n hosting is, how it compares to n8n Cloud and self-hosting on a raw VPS, and why BearHost offers the most affordable managed n8n hosting from $6.99/mo with unlimited executions.
Learn how to set up a Forex VPS for MT4 and MT5 trading step by step. Cover VPS specs, MetaTrader installation via RDP, Expert Advisor configuration, performance optimisation, and low-latency hosting for automated forex trading.
Learn what OpenClaw is, why self-hosting AI agents gives you data privacy and cost control, and how to deploy OpenClaw on BearHost managed hosting from $18.99/mo with auto-SSL, daily backups, and one-click install.
Learn how to use cPanel with this complete beginner tutorial for 2026. Master the cPanel dashboard, File Manager, email accounts, databases, SSL certificates, backups, one-click installers, and more.
Fast in 2026 means LCP under 1.2s, INP under 200ms, and near-zero CLS. See benchmarks by hosting type: shared 2-4s, VPS 1-2.5s, dedicated sub-second.
Performance benchmarks by hosting type: shared 400-800ms TTFB, VPS 100-300ms, dedicated under 100ms. Full comparison of security, scalability, and pricing.
Wix and Squarespace offer drag-and-drop simplicity but lock you in. WordPress gives full control and scales without limits. Compare cost, SEO, and flexibility.
Only 48% of mobile sites pass all Core Web Vitals. Fix LCP with fast hosting and image optimisation, INP with lean JavaScript, and CLS with explicit dimensions.
Automate daily backups using the 3-2-1 rule. Covers cPanel backups, UpdraftPlus, incremental vs full backups, offsite storage, and quarterly restore testing.
DNS translates domain names to IP addresses. Learn how resolution works, essential record types (A, CNAME, MX, TXT), propagation times, and common DNS fixes.
Linux wins for WordPress, PHP, and Python with lower costs and better performance. Choose Windows only for ASP.NET and MSSQL. Full comparison inside.
Avoid the 5 most expensive web hosting mistakes: choosing on price alone, ignoring scalability, skipping security, and more. Actionable fixes for each error.
Zero-downtime website migration in 4 steps: backup, upload, test, and switch DNS. Complete guide with cPanel instructions and common pitfalls to avoid.
