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Guides, tutorials, and the latest news about Minecraft servers and skins
How to Build a Greenhouse in Minecraft Step by Step
Building a greenhouse in Minecraft means framing a glass structure, adding light so crops grow at night, and keeping farmland watered inside. This guide walks through materials, the build steps, and decoration ideas.
Alex Maftei
EternalCore: The Modern EssentialsX Alternative for 2026
EternalCore is an open-source Minecraft server plugin that bundles homes, warps, teleports, vanish, and 80+ commands into one package. It's pitched as a modern EssentialsX alternative and a strong first pick for new Paper or Spigot servers.
Alex Maftei
Windswept Savanna Biome Guide: Loot, Mobs and Builds
The Windswept Savanna is a rare, broken-terrain Minecraft biome with steep cliffs and exposed ores. Here's what loot and mobs you'll find, plus build ideas that make the most of the dramatic landscape.
Alex Maftei
Cloth Config API: Why This Minecraft Mod Is Trending in 2026
Cloth Config API is the library mod behind config screens in hundreds of Minecraft mods. Here's what it does, why it's trending in 2026, and how to install it on Fabric or NeoForge.
Alex Maftei
Entity Culling: The Minecraft FPS Mod to Install in 2026
Entity Culling is the free Minecraft mod everyone's installing in 2026. It hides entities and chests behind walls to boost your FPS in mob farms and storage rooms, with almost no setup needed.
Alex Maftei
Xaero's Minimap in 2026: Why This Mod Is Worth Installing
Xaero's Minimap adds live maps, waypoints, and a death marker to Minecraft for free. Here's why it's trending in 2026, how to install it on Fabric or Forge, and how to use it fairly on servers.
Alex Maftei
Lithium Mod in 2026: Why Minecraft Players Swear By It
Lithium is a free Minecraft optimization mod that speeds up game tick performance without changing how anything plays. Here's what it does, how to install it on Fabric or NeoForge, and why server owners keep it installed.
Alex Maftei
CombatLogX: How to Stop Combat Logging on Your Server
CombatLogX is a free, open-source Spigot plugin that punishes players who disconnect during PvP to avoid dying. It's built for server owners running factions, survival, or any setup where combat logging ruins fair fights.
Alex Maftei
AppleSkin Mod Explained: The Food HUD Upgrade for 2026
AppleSkin is the tiny Minecraft mod that shows hunger, saturation, and food values the vanilla game keeps hidden. Here's what it does, how to install it in 2026, and whether the survival info is actually worth it.
Alex Maftei
Xaero's Minimap: Why This Minecraft Mod Is Worth It in 2026
Xaero's Minimap adds waypoints, cave maps, and a mob radar to Minecraft. Here's what the mod does, how to install it on Fabric or Forge, and why some servers ban its radar.
Alex Maftei
Mod Menu: The Fabric Mod Worth Installing in 2026
Mod Menu adds a Mods button to your Fabric title screen so you can browse installed mods and tweak their settings in-game. Here's how to install it on Minecraft 26.1.2, why it keeps trending, and whether it's worth your folder space.
Alex Maftei
Lithium Mod for Minecraft: Is It Worth Installing in 2026?
Lithium is a Fabric mod that optimizes Minecraft's game logic without changing how the game plays. It's especially impactful on servers, cutting TPS drops from mob AI and chunk loading with zero configuration needed.
Alex Maftei