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
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 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
If you have been playing Minecraft recently, there is a good chance you have run into the worldwide Realms outage. With horrible downtime, lagging, or it's not letting people join at all. When you decide to play with friends, this information gets frustrating fast. When you finally have
Epic’s decision to allow paid items inside Fortnite Creative maps is INSANE, plain and simple. This is something that shouldn’t exist in a game that was built around people jumping in together and having fun. Fortnite was and should be an experience built for everyone to enjoy together.
I've been playing Minecraft for a long time, and one of the things I love about it is how the game continues to evolve without losing what made it special in the first place. Even small updates can significantly alter how the world appears. The newest snapshot proves
In today’s digital world, working or gaming on a single screen has become almost IMPOSSIBLE. With more complex tasks, applications, and entertainment happening simultaneously, people are turning to multiple monitors to stay organized, connected, and productive. But what does it really mean to live in a “second-screen” world, and
2025 was a huge year for RackGenius. It was a year where dreams turned into reality, infrastructure grew, and the RackGenius Blog became something more than just updates. It became a place to learn, explore, and share what we’re building. One of the biggest moments of the year came
