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08/28/2026
Why your Minecraft server runs out of memory — and how to fix it (2026)
Your server crashes, refuses to start, or dies exactly when it saves the world. Nine times out of ten the problem is not too little RAM — it is that Java was given too much. Here is the arithmetic, and the flags I run.
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08/23/2026
Free Minecraft server
I am giving away servers for Minecraft, Project Zomboid and Terraria while stock lasts. What actually fits in 2 GB, and how to get yours.
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08/23/2026
Palworld Server Crashing? Memory Leak, RAM & 1.0 (2026)
Everyone thinks memory leak first. Usually it is not one. Since Palworld hit 1.0, one of the most common causes is advice from old guides that everyone still copies.
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08/04/2026
How to run a Minecraft modpack server (ATM11, 2026)
ATM10, ATM11, Better MC, Cobblemon — how much RAM they really need, which Java, and why your server crashes if you upload your client folder. Numbers good as of August 2026.
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08/01/2026
Minecraft 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 — what happened to 1.21? (2026)
26.2 instead of 1.21, and your server will not boot? Nothing is broken — Mojang numbers by year since 2026, and 26.1+ needs Java 25. Here is what that means for your server.
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07/26/2026
Minecraft Crossplay Server: Java + Bedrock with Geyser (2026)
Your friend's on a PS5 or phone, you're on PC? You don't need two servers or two copies of the game. Here's how I put Java and Bedrock players on the same server.
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07/26/2026
Best Palworld server settings (2026)
Which Palworld server settings actually matter, which quietly eat your CPU, why your .ini gets ignored — and three ready-made presets to copy.
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07/20/2026
How much RAM does a Palworld server need? (2026)
Palworld 1.0 is out and everyone wants a server for their squad. Here's how much RAM it actually needs — by player count, with mods, and where the ceiling sits.
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07/20/2026
How to set up a Palworld dedicated server (2026)
Step by step: set up your own Palworld dedicated server on Linux — SteamCMD, PalWorldSettings.ini, crossplay and mods, from someone who runs them.
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07/16/2026
Essential Paper Plugins for Your Minecraft Server
From LuckPerms to CoreProtect — the plugins that turn a fresh Paper server into a real community server. What to install first, and what to skip.
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How to Reduce Ping on Your Game Server
Ping comes down to distance and routing. Learn why server location matters, why Germany is ideal for the Balkans, and how Ethernet beats Wi-Fi.
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How to make a Minecraft server (step-by-step guide)
From choosing a plan to your friends’ first login — the complete guide to launching your Minecraft server without hassle and without lag.
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How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?
Vanilla, plugins or a heavy modpack? Here’s a simple rule for how much RAM to get based on player count and server type.
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Paper, Purpur, Fabric or Forge — which to choose?
Don’t know the difference between Paper, Purpur, Fabric and Forge? We explain which server version to choose for plugins and which for mods.
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