Not that long ago, the idea of storing your files somewhere other than your own hard drive felt like science fiction. Then came the cloud, and it quietly changed everything. Cloud hosting didn't happen overnight. It traces back to the early days of "mainframe time-sharing" in
There are moments when you really stop and appreciate how useful free, community-built software can be, especially when you are trying to get something done quickly without dealing with subscriptions or downloading heavy programs. I recently ran into that exact situation. I needed to open a PSD file and pull
We have been pretty quiet lately. No big announcements, no flashy product drops. Just building something that is going to change everything. Today, we are finally ready to talk about it. Introducing the RackGenius GeniusToaster, our first-ever homelab kit and honestly the most powerful piece of hardware we have ever
Online shopping can be awesome, but it’s also a battlefield if you’re not careful. With more people using sites like Facebook Marketplace and eBay to find tech, gaming consoles, and other gear, scammers are getting bolder. And if you’ve ever been burned, you know how frustrating it
The Genius Impact Starts Here We’ve always believed tech should do more than just speed things up. It should actually make a difference. That’s why we’re launching something bigger than just a scholarship. The Genius Impact is our long-term commitment to using Rack Genius’s infrastructure, skills,
We just rolled out a new backup system for all Value, Ryzen, and LTO VPS plans, and yeah, it’s pretty awesome. What’s different now? You can pick how many full backups you want to keep: 2, 3, or 4 — and set them to run automatically or manually, whenever
At RackGenius, we're not just about raw power and rock-solid infrastructure. We're also about making a difference with the resources we have – even when they're not at use. Today, we’re proud to launch the first initiative under our new impact-driven mission: The Genius
Learn how to set up a cross-mode digital voice server using HBLink, MMDVM_Bridge, and DVSwitch—all hosted on a single VPS. This guide walks through bridging DMR, P25, NXDN, and YSF to create a unified amateur radio talkgroup using low-latency cloud infrastructure.
Where Power Meets Purpose
If you woke up this morning and saw "Epic Games" trending, it wasn't for a new season drop or a surprise collab. The Fortnite maker just axed over 1,000 employees in a single day, roughly 20% of its entire workforce, and CEO Tim Sweeney didn&
St. Patrick’s Day is usually about luck, four-leaf clovers, lucky charms, and the legendary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Although when it comes to hosting your website, game server, or online project, luck isn’t exactly something you want to rely on. At RackGenius, we
Love it or hate it, the worst part of setting up a fresh install of Windows 11 or 10 is the mountain of pre-installed bloatware. You boot up your computer expecting a clean system, but instead, you are greeted by a pile of random applications you never asked for that
Choosing a hosting provider can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of companies offering servers, VPS plans, and website hosting, and many of them claim to provide the same things. On the surface, it can be hard to tell what actually makes one provider different from another. At RackGenius, the goal
Since modern technology began rapidly evolving in the mid 2000’s, it has become a permanent part of our everyday lives. What was once optional is now an expected part of our everyday lives, no matter how old you are. Screens are no longer confined to the comforts of the
If there was ever a time to pack the car, map out a route, and just go, it’s America’s 250th birthday. This isn’t just another road trip. This is "THE" road trip. Featuring coast-to-coast big cities, tiny towns, historic landmarks, random diners with three booths,
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to have a little fun, and this year we’re leaning into it. From the Rack, With Love by RackGenius is our Valentine’s Day card series where we’re sharing one original card each day, Tuesday through Saturday. Each card features a
With the big game just days away, I want to take a step back and talk about a modern problem that has slowly chipped away at one of the most fun parts of Super Bowl Sunday. Advertising discourse. What I mean by that is simple. In today’s world, advertising
Once again, Adobe has decided to pour gasoline on an already burning fire by announcing the end of support for what is arguably its most important animation software to date, Adobe Animate. Before it was known as Adobe Animate, it was loved and cherished by millions as Adobe Flash. Flash
Every once in a while, something shows up online that makes you stop scrolling and think, " What the heck am I looking at? That is exactly what MoltBook does. At first glance, it looks familiar. The layout resembles Reddit, featuring posts, comments, and upvotes. Then it becomes clear that
If you’re not sure what to do and you’re stuck inside because of the snow, this is honestly a great time to finally start that project you’ve been putting off. A lot of the best ideas start when you actually have time to sit down and mess
We are always working on ways to improve performance and reliability across the RackGenius network, and we have a major upgrade planned for 2026 that we are excited to share with all of you. Ethan revealed that a new 100G optic has arrived for our upcoming Cogent transit port in
