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A Few Ways That Cloudways Makes Running This Site a Little Easier

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A Few Ways That Cloudways Makes Running This Site a Little Easier

It’s probably no surprise to you that CSS-Tricks is (proudly) hosted on Cloudways, DigitalOcean’s managed hosting arm. Given both CSS-Tricks and Cloudways are part of DigitalOcean, it was just a matter of time before we’d come together this way. And here we are!

We were previously hosted on Flywheel which was a fairly boutique WordPress hosting provider until WP Engine purchased it years back. And, to be very honest and up-front, Flywheel served us extremely well. There reached a point when it became pretty clear that CSS-Tricks was simply too big for Flywheel to scale along. That might’ve led us to try out WP Engine in the absence of Cloudways… but it’s probably good that never came to fruition considering recent events.

Anyway, moving hosts always means at least a smidge of contest-switching. Different server names with different configurations with different user accounts with different controls.

We’re a pretty low-maintenance operation around here, so being on a fully managed host is a benefit because I see very little of the day-to-day nuance that happens on our server. The Cloudways team took care of all the heavy lifting of migrating us and making sure we were set up with everything we needed, from SFTP accounts and database access to a staging environment and deployment points.

Our development flow used to go something like this:

Fire up Local (Flywheel’s local development app)

Futz around with local development

Push to main

Let a CI/CD pipeline publish the changes

I know, ridiculously simple. But it was also riddled with errors because we didn’t always want to publish changes on push. There was a real human margin of error in there, especially when handling WordPress updates. We could have (and should have) had some sort of staging environment rather than blindly trusting what was working locally. But again, we’re kinduva a ragtag team despite the big corporate backing.

The flow now looks like this:

Fire up Local (we still use it!)

Futz around with local development

Push to main

Publish to staging

Publish to production

This is something we could have set up in Flywheel but was trivial with Cloudways. I gave up some automation for quality assurance’s sake. Switching environments in Cloudways is a single click and I like a little manual friction to feel like I have some control in the process. That might not scale well for large teams on an enterprise project, but that’s not really what Cloudways is all about — that’s why we have DigitalOcean!

See that baseline-status-widget branch in the dropdown? That’s a little feature I’m playing with (and will post about later). I like that GitHub is integrated directly into the Cloudways UI so I can experiment with it in whatever environment I want, even before merging it with either the staging or master branches. It makes testing a whole lot easier and way less error-prone than triggering auto-deployments in every which way.

Here’s another nicety: I get a good snapshot of the differences between my environments through Cloudways monitoring. For example, I was attempting to update our copy of the Gravity Forms plugin just this morning. It worked locally but triggered a fatal in staging. I went in and tried to sniff out what was up with the staging environment, so I headed to the Vulnerability Scanner and saw that staging was running an older version of WordPress compared to what was running locally and in production. (We don’t version control WordPress core, so that was an easy miss.)

I hypothesized that the newer version of Gravity Forms had a conflict with the older version of WordPress, and this made it ridiculously easy to test my assertion. Turns out that was correct and I was confident that pushing to production was safe and sound — which it was.

That little incident inspired me to share a little about what I’ve liked about Cloudways so far. You’ll notice that we don’t push our products too hard around here. Anytime you experience something delightful — whatever it is — is a good time to blog about it and this was clearly one of those times.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that Cloudways is ideal for any size or type of WordPress site. It’s one of the few hosts that will let you BOYO cloud, so to speak, where you can hold your work on a cloud server (like a DigitalOcean droplet, for instance) and let Cloudways manage the hosting, giving you all the freedom to scale when needed on top of the benefits of having a managed host. So, if you need a fully managed, autoscaling hosting solution for WordPress like we do here at CSS-Tricks, Cloudways has you covered.

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That w359 post is why the only non-Hephaestus AU I've posted about was the community college employees one because working at a community college is roughly equivalent to working on a crumbling space station in terms of pressure cooker environments that bond you through trauma. Yesterday I got calls and texts that there was a tornado but the college never turned the interior alert system on. Then an hour later I was on lunch break and the water stopped working because they'd turned it off to do a test at 11:30. Then two hours after that we lost internet for 30 minutes. The facilities guy told us he personally won't drink the water but refused to elaborate.

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The Impact of AI on Everyday Life: A New Normal

The impact of AI on everyday life has become a focal point for discussions among tech enthusiasts, policymakers, and the general public alike. This transformative force is reshaping the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us, making its influence felt across various domains of our daily existence. Revolutionizing Workplaces One of the most significant arenas where the impact…

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fuck, accidentally reinvented mass effect guns in my worldbuilding lmao

[terra-feminarum]

In addition: most of the workplaces don't exist because of actual community needs. Advertisers just invent new "needs" to fuel consumption.

If we only did the work that we as a community actually needed and went home when we were done with it, we wouldn't be doing a whole lot of work with the current level of technology we have.

seriously have been thinking about this all night long. call me autistic but the fact that 90% of workplaces the point is not to get your work done and then be done doing it but to instead perform an elaborate social dance in which you find something to do even when you're done doing everything you need to do in order to show your fellow workers that you, too, are Working . because you are at Work . disgusting why cant we all agree that if there is no work immediately to be done. we just dont do anything

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full offense but if you can't be creative without the use of AI in any capacity then you don't belong in a creative field

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Rabwell PLC and Siemens PLC: A Match Made in Automation

In this post, we explore the impressive capabilities of Rabwell PLC in conjunction with Siemens PLC technology.

Rabwell PLC is gaining recognition in the automation sector for its innovative solutions and reliable performance. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, Rabwell PLC provides a range of products that seamlessly integrate with Siemens PLC systems. This synergy enhances productivity and streamlines processes across various industries.

One of the standout features of Rabwell PLC is its adaptability. The brand has made significant strides in ensuring that its products meet the diverse needs of modern manufacturing and industrial environments. Coupled with Siemens PLC, known for its robust architecture and advanced functionalities, users can expect outstanding operational efficiency.

Customers have shared their positive experiences with Rabwell PLC, highlighting the user-friendly interfaces and the ease of integration with existing Siemens PLC setups. Many have noted a significant improvement in their operational workflows, thanks to the reliable performance of both brands.

In conclusion, Rabwell PLC, in collaboration with Siemens PLC, offers a powerful solution for businesses looking to enhance their automation capabilities. With a focus on innovation and quality, these brands are paving the way for a more efficient future in the PLC industry.

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Comparative Analysis of Orchestrator Polyglot Approaches

Aria Automation Orchestrator (vRO) offers three distinct methodologies for integrating Polyglot scripting capabilities into automation workflows and actions: Zip Bundles, Script Environments, and Native Libraries. Each approach caters to specific operational requirements, dependency management strategies, and infrastructure constraints. Orchestrator supports 3 languages: Python, Node.js and…

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Checkout

Aloha kākou. The Age of Automation is upon us. Have you ever tried to chit-chat with a checkout machine? I remember going to the corner convenience store for quick items. You could gas your vehicle, check the tire pressure, check the oil, get the fluids topped. Run inside the general store and grab some drinks and snacks for the road. Talk-story with the cashier. These Mom-and-Pop shops were…

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Samsung AI strategy delivers record revenue despite semiconductor headwinds

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Samsung AI strategy delivers record revenue despite semiconductor headwinds

Samsung Electronics’ strategic focus on AI has delivered high revenue in the first quarter of 2025, as the South Korean tech giant navigates semiconductor market challenges and growing global trade uncertainties.

The company posted an all-time quarterly high revenue of KRW 79.14 trillion ($55.4 billion), marking a 10% increase year-over-year, according to its financial results released on Wednesday. Operating profit climbed to KRW 6.7 trillion ($4.68 billion), representing a modest 1.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

The results exceeded Samsung’s earlier forecast of KRW 79 trillion and analysts’ expectations.

Smartphone success counters chip challenges

The Mobile Experience (MX) Business emerged as the best performer, contributing KRW 37 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 4.3 trillion in operating profit – its highest level in four years. The success was driven primarily by strong sales of the flagship Galaxy S25 series, which features AI abilities via Galaxy AI.

“Enhanced cost competency and price declines for some components also contributed to solid double-digit profitability,” the company’s earnings report said.

In contrast, Samsung’s Device Solutions (DS) Division, which includes its semiconductor operations, posted KRW 25.1 trillion in revenue and KRW 1.1 trillion in operating profit – a 42% decline from the previous year. The performance reflects ongoing challenges in the semiconductor market, particularly in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) sales.

“Overall earnings were impacted by the erosion of average selling price (ASP), as well as a decrease in HBM sales due to export controls on AI chips and deferred demand in anticipation of upcoming enhanced HBM3E products,” Samsung said.

Trade tensions cloud future outlook

Despite the record revenue, Samsung has expressed caution about the second quarter, dropping its usual business outlook due to growing macroeconomic uncertainties stemming from global trade tensions and slowing economic growth.

“Due to the rapid changes in policies and geopolitical tensions among major countries, it’s difficult to accurately predict the business impact of tariffs and established countermeasures,” a Samsung executive stated during Wednesday’s earnings call.

Of particular concern are US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, most of which have been suspended until July but threaten to impact dozens of countries including Vietnam and South Korea, where Samsung produces smartphones and displays.

While Samsung noted that its flagship products like semiconductors, smartphones, and tablets are currently exempt from these tariffs, the company revealed that Washington is conducting a product-specific tariff probe into these categories.

“There are a lot of uncertainties ahead of us […] we are communicating with related countries to minimise negative effects,” Samsung said during the call.

In response to its challenges, the company disclosed it is considering relocating production of TVs and home appliances.

AI investment and future strategy

Despite these headwinds, Samsung remains committed to its artificial intelligence strategy, allocating its highest-ever annual R&D expenditure for 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, the company increased R&D spending by 16% compared to the same period last year, amounting to KRW 9 trillion.

For the remainder of 2025, Samsung plans to expand its AI smartphone lineup through the introduction of “Awesome Intelligence” to the Galaxy A series and the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge in Q2. Later in the year, the company will strengthen its foldable lineup with enhanced AI user experiences.

In the semiconductor space, Samsung aims to strengthen its position in the high-value-added market through its server-centric portfolio and the ramp-up of enhanced HBM3E 12H products to meet initial demand. The company expects AI-related demand to remain high in the second half of 2025, coinciding with the launch of new GPUs.

“In the mobile and PC markets, on-device AI is expected to proliferate, so the Memory Business will proactively respond to this shift in the business environment with its industry-leading 10.7Gbps LPDDR5x products,” Samsung stated.

The company’s foundry business remains focused on its 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process development, which remains on schedule despite current challenges.

Market reaction and competitive landscape

Samsung shares were trading down approximately 0.6% following the announcement, reflecting investor concerns about the uncertain outlook.

The results highlight Samsung’s complex position in the AI market – succeeding in consumer-facing applications while working to catch up with competitors in AI-specific semiconductor components.

Local rival SK Hynix, which reported a 158% jump in operating profit last week to KRW 7.4 trillion, has overtaken Samsung in overall DRAM market revenue for the first time, capturing 36% global market share compared to Samsung’s 34%, according to Counterpoint Research.

SK Hynix’s success has been particularly pronounced in the high-bandwidth memory segment, which is crucial for AI server applications.

“Samsung has assumed that the uncertainties are diminished, it expects its performance to improve in the second half of the year,” the company noted, striking a cautiously optimistic tone despite the challenges ahead.

Samsung’s record revenue masks a pivotal crossroads for the tech giant: while its AI-enhanced smartphones flourish, its once-dominant semiconductor business risks falling behind in the AI revolution.

The coming quarters will reveal whether Samsung’s massive R&D investments can reclaim lost ground in HBM chips, or if we’re witnessing a fundamental power shift in Asian tech manufacturing that could alter the global AI supply chain for years to come.

For a company that rebuilt itself numerous times over its 56-year history, the AI semiconductor race may prove to be its most consequential transformation yet.

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Revolutionizing Cleanliness with Dreame's Self Cleaning Mop Vacuum

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a clean home can be a challenge. Fortunately, the smart home industry has introduced innovative solutions to make our lives easier, and Dreame is leading the charge with its remarkable self-cleaning mop vacuum. This advanced device not only vacuums but also mops your floors, ensuring a thorough clean without the hassle.

Imagine coming home to spotless floors every day! The self-cleaning feature means you no longer have to worry about dirty mops or messy buckets. With a simple press of a button, Dreame's technology takes care of the cleaning for you. It intelligently navigates your space, reaching every corner and leaving your home sparkling clean.

The efficiency of Dreame's self-cleaning mop vacuum is unmatched. It saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—spending quality time with family and enjoying your hobbies. Plus, its sleek design fits seamlessly into any modern home decor.

In summary, Dreame is redefining home cleaning with its self-cleaning mop vacuum, providing a hassle-free solution that promotes a cleaner, healthier living environment. Embrace the future of cleaning and enjoy the benefits of a smart home with Dreame!

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Exploring the Aangenaam World of Smart Homes with Dreame

The smart home industry is rapidly evolving, and one brand that stands out is Dreame. Known for its innovative technology and user-friendly designs, Dreame is making home automation more accessible and enjoyable.

With products that seamlessly integrate into daily life, Dreame ensures that your home is not just smart, but also a place of comfort and convenience. From robotic vacuum cleaners to advanced air purifiers, each device is designed to enhance your living environment, making it truly pleasant.

Imagine coming home to a clean space, where your smart devices work together to create the perfect atmosphere. Dreame's commitment to quality and efficiency means that you can spend less time on chores and more time enjoying life.

What are your favorite Dreame products? How have they made your home more pleasant? Share your experiences and let’s celebrate the wonderful world of smart homes together!

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How Advanced Sensors Are Transforming Air & Water Monitoring!

AI-powered sensors are now tracking pollution in real time.

Our latest article explores how Environmental Sensing Technologies are revolutionizing sustainability.

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