The SSD we use for hosting: the Samsung PM897
As we’ve changed which SSD we use recently, it’s time to introduce you to the latest: the Samsung PM897. When 20i was founded, we started…
70 years of the internet
Wait: SEVENTY years? Yes, I know what you’re thinking. That would see the creation of the internet being in the early 1950s. But this…
Why green web hosting matters
When it comes to surfing the net, one person’s power usage may seem tiny. But it all adds up, especially when 69% of the world uses the…
Website and email backups: why you should do it, and how
Even the best of us make mistakes. And whether it’s the accidental deletion of a file, adding the wrong plugin or exposing yourself to a hack,…
Matomo Analytics review
In this first impressions review I’m going to have a look at web analytics software Matomo. Is it a viable Google Analytics alternative? Is it…
Website speed testing: how to do it – and do it right
There are plenty of ways to improve user experience on your web page, but tuning-up the page loading speed is one of the most important. Here…
Image optimisation: the ultimate guide
The history of image compression and optimisation is as long as that of the internet itself. Since websites first came online, web…
Self-hosted productivity tool alternatives for web designers
Open source software is great if you want more control over your data and more freedom for customisation.
The best free and open source Photoshop alternatives
Photoshop is the most well-known image editor and it’s been an essential for many designers over the years. There’s no denying the…
10 of the best YouTube channels for learning programming
YouTube is a fantastic learning platform which, in recent years, has seen a rise in web development related content. There are now thousands…
What is a favicon?
A complete guide to favicons, including how to create and use them.
I ❤️ JavaScript
So, continuing with my I ❤️ … series of posts, I thought I’d like to bring a technology into focus that I myself don’t directly develop with…