If you only want to put a blog, technical documentation, or a web business card online, static website generators can save you a lot of work.

Blogging usually implies WordPress, but Ghost presents a serious challenge.

Blogs have evolved from private diary to professional tool, and if you manage more than one WordPress installation, administration support would be useful. Three tools can help.

Most people starting a blog will almost automatically turn to WordPress, which calls for PHP, a database, and regular security updates … and thus a lot of attention. With the small Jekyll template engine, you can avoid all that.

The WordPress plugin repository contains many nifty plugins. We take a closer look at three in particular that can extend the functionality of your WordPress installation.

Dmitri shows you how to compose and publish your blog from OpenOffice.org.

From time to time, sys admin Charly has to leave the beaten track and concern himself with topics outside of his core competency range. When this happens, it's good to have the right tools on hand.