https://technerdo.com Tech news, reviews, and deals en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:20:37 GMT https://technerdo.com/blog/openclaw-security-risks-self-hosting OpenClaw has shell access, runs skills, and reads inbound DMs — the defaults are sensible, but the footguns are real. The actual security risks of self-hosting OpenClaw, and the rules to follow. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://technerdo.com/blog/openclaw-security-risks-self-hosting cybersecurity https://technerdo.com/blog/best-vps-for-openclaw We compared the four VPS providers most commonly recommended for self-hosted AI agents. Honest pick for OpenClaw in 2026, with price-per-GB-RAM, setup friction, and performance notes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://technerdo.com/blog/best-vps-for-openclaw software-tools https://technerdo.com/blog/what-is-openclaw OpenClaw is the open-source personal AI assistant that replies across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and 15+ other messengers. 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