Resources

Guides and resources

Short articles and recommended open-source software: what to do when something breaks, what to use day to day, and when to get help.

Practical guides

Articles focused on real decisions: what to do when something breaks, how to choose well, and when professional help makes sense.

Free tools

Free and open-source software we recommend for hosting, WordPress, backups, and security. Always from official project sites.

Security and access
BasicWindows · macOS · Linux
KeePassXC
Free, local password manager.
License: GPL-2.0 / GPL-3.0
Official site
Hosting connection
BasicWindows · macOS · Linux
FileZilla Client
SFTP/FTP client to upload and download hosting files.
License: GPL-2.0
Official site
Web performance
BasicWeb
Squoosh
Compress images in the browser before uploading to WordPress.
License: Apache-2.0
Official site