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    <description>The latest articles on DEV Community by MonoVM VPS Hosting (@monovmaccount).</description>
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      <title>Finding the right domain name can slow down a great idea before it even starts. An AI domain</title>
      <dc:creator>MonoVM VPS Hosting</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/monovm/finding-the-right-domain-name-can-slow-down-a-great-idea-before-it-even-starts-an-ai-domain-1bcj</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Finding the right domain name can slow down a great idea before it even starts. An AI domain generator helps speed up that process by turning keywords, brand concepts, and niche ideas into domain suggestions you can actually use.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're building a startup, launching a side project, or naming your next product, this tool can help you explore creative options faster and reduce the guesswork that comes with brainstorming.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A practical resource for anyone working on branding, product launches, or new web projects. Learn more here: &lt;a href="https://monovm.com/ai-domain-generator/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/ai-domain-generator/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Take a look if you're exploring names for your next project.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://monovm.com/ai-domain-generator/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/ai-domain-generator/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>branding</category>
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      <title>What happens when your router stops being just a gateway and starts acting like a secure traffic</title>
      <dc:creator>MonoVM VPS Hosting</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/monovm/what-happens-when-your-router-stops-being-just-a-gateway-and-starts-acting-like-a-secure-traffic-1kn6</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when your router stops being just a gateway and starts acting like a secure traffic director?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This walkthrough on MikroTik OpenVPN setup explores how to configure the client side properly and route VPN traffic with more control. If you're working with remote access, segmented networks, or secure outbound paths, getting these details right can make a big difference in both reliability and security.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A practical read for anyone managing MikroTik environments and looking to sharpen their VPN configuration approach.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Worth a read if you're refining your VPN setup: &lt;a href="https://monovm.com/blog/mikrotik-openvpn-setup/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/blog/mikrotik-openvpn-setup/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://monovm.com/blog/mikrotik-openvpn-setup/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/blog/mikrotik-openvpn-setup/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>mikrotik</category>
      <category>openvpn</category>
      <category>networking</category>
      <category>sysadmin</category>
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      <title>A secure website is not built with a single plugin or a one-time checklist. It is built through</title>
      <dc:creator>MonoVM VPS Hosting</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/monovm/a-secure-website-is-not-built-with-a-single-plugin-or-a-one-time-checklist-it-is-built-through-4f63</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;A secure website is not built with a single plugin or a one-time checklist. It is built through layers: HTTPS, strong authentication, regular updates, backups, web application firewalls, and continuous monitoring.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are shipping products fast, security can feel like something to revisit later. In practice, delaying it usually makes fixes more expensive and incidents more painful.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A few fundamentals every developer and site owner should keep in place:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Enable SSL/TLS and force HTTPS&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep CMS, plugins, dependencies, and server software updated&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Use strong passwords and MFA wherever possible&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Limit login attempts and remove unused accounts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Back up data regularly and test recovery&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scan for malware and monitor suspicious activity&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Add a WAF to reduce common attack vectors&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Security is not about perfection. It is about reducing risk consistently.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I came across a practical breakdown of website protection basics here:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Worth reviewing if you want a concise refresher on securing production websites.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>websecurity</category>
      <category>devops</category>
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      <title>Most people think building a website starts with code.</title>
      <dc:creator>MonoVM VPS Hosting</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/monovm/most-people-think-building-a-website-starts-with-code-9e6</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Most people think building a website starts with code.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It usually starts with clarity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Before the first line of HTML, the real work is deciding:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is this site for?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Who is it helping?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What should visitors do next?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A solid website is less about piling on features and more about getting the basics right:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Define the goal&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Choose the right domain and hosting&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Plan the structure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Design for usability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Build with performance in mind&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Test everything&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Launch and keep improving&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you're creating a portfolio, business site, blog, or product landing page, the difference between a site that works and one that gets ignored is often in the planning.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're starting from zero, this step-by-step guide breaks the process down in a practical way, without overcomplicating it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Read here: &lt;a href="https://monovm.com/blog/how-to-create-a-website/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/blog/how-to-create-a-website/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're planning a new site, this guide is a useful place to start.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>webdev</category>
      <category>beginners</category>
      <category>website</category>
      <category>frontend</category>
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      <title>A server backup is only boring until the day you need it.</title>
      <dc:creator>MonoVM VPS Hosting</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/monovm/a-server-backup-is-only-boring-until-the-day-you-need-it-159m</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/monovm/a-server-backup-is-only-boring-until-the-day-you-need-it-159m</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A server backup is only boring until the day you need it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you run a VPS or production server, backups are not a side task. They are part of the system design.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This guide breaks down a practical backup strategy, including:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;manual vs automated backups&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;full vs incremental backup methods&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;remote storage options&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;backup best practices for reliability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A useful reminder: a backup is not really a backup unless it is stored separately, scheduled consistently, and tested for recovery.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are building infrastructure, this is one of those fundamentals worth revisiting before something goes wrong.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Worth a read if you want a safer backup plan: &lt;a href="https://monovm.com/blog/how-to-backup-a-server-or-vps/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/blog/how-to-backup-a-server-or-vps/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>devops</category>
      <category>serverbackup</category>
      <category>vps</category>
      <category>sysadmin</category>
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      <title>Website security is not a one-time setup. It is an ongoing process that protects your users, your</title>
      <dc:creator>MonoVM VPS Hosting</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/monovm/website-security-is-not-a-one-time-setup-it-is-an-ongoing-process-that-protects-your-users-your-jnd</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/monovm/website-security-is-not-a-one-time-setup-it-is-an-ongoing-process-that-protects-your-users-your-jnd</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Website security is not a one-time setup. It is an ongoing process that protects your users, your data, and your reputation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In our new guide, we break down practical steps to help secure a website, including:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;using SSL/TLS correctly&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;keeping software and plugins updated&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;enforcing strong authentication&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;setting up backups and monitoring&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;reducing common attack surfaces&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want a clear, step-by-step resource for improving site security, this guide is a useful place to start.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Read the full guide: &lt;a href="https://monovm.com/blog/how-to-secure-website/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://monovm.com/blog/how-to-secure-website/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>websecurity</category>
      <category>cybersecurity</category>
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