Oban manages the Brownrice Internet staff, keeps the network humming, and chases his wife and twin boys around during his time off.
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You ask, our small support team answers… (the phone, email, chat ping ;) because we love wrenching, fixing, optimizing… figuring things out. Always ready for the next puzzle — we’re just wired that way. We’re curious.
The stories below come from Nathan and the two Logans, but they reflect the vibe of…
We’ve just finished rolling out an exciting batch of template updates to all SmartVPS customers on our Alma9 template!
Two new PHP versions are available! PHP 8.4 and 8.5, which are available to be used for your websites and/or your VPS’s PHP-CLI! These are the latest/greatest PHP versions that offer…
You might have heard the buzz, there’s a new Linux ‘Copy Fail’ vulnerability – CVE-2026-31431. ‘Copy Fail’ is a recently discovered exploit that affects all newer Linux kernels and is very serious. It’s a privilege escalation exploit that should be patched immediately on all affected production…
Running a live webcam shouldn’t require a crash course in networking. But if you’ve ever tried connecting an IP camera to the internet, you’ve probably run into roadblocks like firewalls, router settings, port forwarding, and compatibility checks — all buried inside configuration menus that seem to…
Most web hosts make vague “green” claims. We actually show you the math. Every website we host runs on a mix of our own solar array, renewable grid power, and certified Renewable Energy Certificates — and we’ve got the receipts to prove it.
Sometimes a speedy WordPress site feels as rare as spotting a unicorn in the wild. Pages crawl, images lag, and visitors bounce before you can say “loading enchanted pixels.”
The good news? You don’t need magic to make your site fast. You just need a few smart, proven optimizations—and we’ve gathered…
Missed a moment? No problem, our new Live Rewind service (NVR)lets your viewers go back and watch it again. It’s like having a time machine for live streams!
You can enable Live Rewind for your webcam in our Dashboard right now. Once logged in click Webcams -> Manage -> Player Settings -> toggle Live…
