045 | FastPanel: A Powerful and User-Friendly Control Panel for Efficient Server Management

July 7, 2025

Introduction to FastPanel

In the market of free server control panels, FastPanel stands out as a powerful and modern solution offering a wide range of features without compromising on performance. Unlike lightweight options aimed at minimal setups, FastPanel seeks to deliver full functionality comparable to paid alternatives, while remaining free for personal use and small projects. If you’re looking for a panel that combines rich features, high performance, and an intuitive interface to manage your VPS or dedicated server, FastPanel is an excellent choice.

006 | Setting Up Email: Part 2 — Mail Hosting from Providers (Yandex 360, Mail.ru Business Email)

May 27, 2025

In the previous article, we looked at email forwarding via Cloudflare as a great starting point for using email on your own domain. But if you need a full-featured email inbox with storage, calendar, and cloud tools, you might consider business-grade mail services from major providers.

Full-Featured Mail Services for Your Domain

Big players like Yandex and Mail.ru offer business email solutions (e.g., Yandex Mail 360 for Business, VK WorkMail by Mail.ru). These allow you to connect your own domain and get powerful, familiar interfaces with your company’s branding. Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is another popular option, but it may be harder to access for businesses in Russia due to current restrictions.

005 | Setting Up Email: Part 1 — Forwarding with Cloudflare

May 26, 2025

Email is the lifeblood of any business. One of the first steps toward professionalism is using an email address with your own domain (e.g., info@yourbusiness.com) rather than relying on free services like Gmail or Mail.ru. It not only looks more credible but also builds trust with your customers. Today we’ll explore a simple and free way to start using your domain-based email — email forwarding through Cloudflare.

What is Email Forwarding and Why Use It?

Email forwarding is the process of automatically redirecting incoming messages from one address to another. For example, emails sent to info@yourbusiness.com are automatically forwarded to your personal Gmail or Yandex inbox.