If you are working as a support in a production environment then most probably you will need to deal with performance-related issues in the Linux environment. Let’s go through some of the most used Linux command-line utilities to diagnose performance-related issues. Note: Some of the commands listed below may not be installed by default, so you got to install them manually. lsof lsof stands for “list open files” to help you to find all the opened files and processes along with the one who opened them....

Operating on the philosophy that a horror film with a micro-budget will almost always turn a profit, Blum frequently allows directors broad freedom to make what they want within the genre, and in the process has kept multiplexes perpetually spooky. In 2009 Blumhouse helped reinvent the found footage horror aesthetic, and in the 2010s, the modern phenomenon of talent-focused horror gems began with Blumhouse’s gambles. Working with filmmakers like James Wan, Scott Derrickson, Ethan Hawke, and Jordan Peele, Blumhouse Productions’ title card is now a promise of something different, if still eminently commercial and entertaining....

No matter how trained your pet is, there is always a chance that they lose their way back home when out on a walk or in their tendency to explore the neighborhood. And what can be worse than not knowing where your pet is if not home where they are the safest. I am glad that technology has advanced so much that keeping track of your pet’s or kid’s location is no longer as tough as it was a few years ago....

The COVID-19 pandemic has forcibly pushed all professionals into a sedentary lifestyle. This is because most of the employees and employers are working remotely. There is no hassle of getting ready for the office or having an after-lunch walk. This lifestyle puts us into such inactivity that it can cause serious ailments. Obesity is one of the significant problems that most people face while following such a sedentary lifestyle. For this reason, it is important to stay conscious of our health, fitness, and body weight....

No wonder, then, that CSS frameworks emerged over time and took most of the pain away. Today we can’t imagine coding without our favorite CSS framework, as targeting multiple screen sizes has become a necessity. But how do you know your framework is the best for the job at hand? Also, if you’re new to front-end development, which framework should help you pick? This post casts a sweeping glance at the front-end development landscape and compares the front-runners among CSS frameworks....

Measuring performance is important for every company and team to analyze how you are working, your strengths and weaknesses, and how to improve. This is why methods like OKRs and KPIs are in use. And the process of measuring performance, aligning your team, and moving toward success has now become easy with software solutions like OKR software. In this article, we will learn it in detail and find out the top OKR software in the market....

Regardless of your favorite Castlevania, I think we can all agree that the series has given us some of the coolest enemies around. From new takes on horror icons like Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster, to more original creations like skull towers and flea men, the Castlevania series is filled with monsters and bosses that brilliantly pay homage to this series’ genre roots while establishing a legacy of their own even if they already enjoy one elsewhere....

Some developers would take the easy way out and make an enemy with a simple pattern that could be defeated in three hits. And that was fine. But other devs got really creative, crafting screen-filling monstrosities or multi-stage tests of endurance that required players to deploy every skill they’d learned throughout the game. In other words they made enemies truly deserving of the title “boss.” These are the 15 best Sega Genesis boss fights ever: Part of what makes this fight against the Ultimate Evil so special is everything that leads up to it....

Take the beguiling case of the 1883, the Western throwback prequel to Paramount Network’s megahit Yellowstone. Given that Yellowstone is one of the most-watched shows on television, one might assume that 1883 would be given a complementary time slot to its older sibling on the same network. Well not so fast, my friend! Paramount Network is owned by ViacomCBS and ViacomCBS has a freshly-branded streaming service it needs to drive viewers to....

You could go for one of the classics – Dracula or Frankenstein or something by Lovecraft or Poe – or you could go with the zeitgeist and pick up Stephen King’s Cell, or even The Shining, if you haven’t read it already. Any of those would be perfectly good choices. But let’s face it, if you were gonna read one of those, you wouldn’t need me to recommend them. Here, instead, is a list of 25 other horror novels guaranteed to give you nightmares…...

But, how does that happen? What is it? Why do organizations have them? Here, we shall discuss it, along with a list of bug bounty platforms built by some of the world’s biggest tech companies. What Is a Bug Bounty Program? A bug bounty program rewards independent researchers and ethical hackers when they find a bug or a security vulnerability in a service/website. A bug bounty program is a perfect place for security researchers or hackers to put their skills to the test....

VPNs are now used to keep the internet private, secure, and safe from any snooping of data. People are signing up for VPN programs to ensure top-notch security and stay anonymous. More and more people are now opting for VPN that has created a way for high-paying affiliate programs as a mode of income to bloggers. The VPN affiliate programs are becoming a great way to earn money. Well, know more about the top VPN affiliate program that can make money for you....

And why not, you can build from simple maintenance scripts to complex machine learning application. There are many cool things you can do with Python, which you’ll love to learn. Introduction Python is a very popular language among developers. It is easy and fun to write scripts to automate and build stuff. Some of the common use cases are: Creating bots Scraping websites Machine learning, data visualization, and analysis Web Development with frameworks like Django and Flask Game development with Pygame Mobile apps with frameworks like Kivy...

What are PST Files, and What are they Used For? Have you ever encountered a circumstance when you could not access your emails? That is most likely a result of your inability to connect to the Exchange Server. PST (Personal Storage Table), a proprietary Microsoft file format, can be used to get around such situations. Microsoft Outlook stores emails, contacts, calendar entries, and other data locally on your computer using PST files, a file format....

Let’s look at some important smart device data: 62% of consumers use online banking12% of millennials use them to create new bank accounts33% of consumers pay bills through these devices60% of Americans purchase smart home products they monitor on their smartphones In other words, a good amount of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is passed through wireless networks. In turn, the risk of online identity theft increases. A lack of updates The results of a 2017 Pew Research Survey revealed over a quarter of smartphone owners don’t use a passcode to lock their phones....

Nobody likes a slow-loading web page, and it may potentially cost millions in lost sales. Some of the insightful facts: Security is equally vital to website performance, and you must consider doing all it takes to keep your web assets protected from being hacked. Not having the necessary web security protection can help an attacker quickly take down your website and damage your reputation and online business. The latest report by SUCURI shows 56% of the website had security risks....

Well, who doesn’t? Those were the golden days of comic strip books. Comic strips have existed since 1900 and still are a vintage way to narrate a story. However, graphic design is a great skill, and people often limit their creativity, thinking they lack the design aspect. That’s why we’ve handpicked the best comic strip tools that’ll let you showcase your comic strip creation talent and make everyone nostalgic....

One of the most common characteristics of ideal company culture is the shared mission statement. Organizations with powerful company culture often offer exciting and encouraging rewards to their employees. These rewards may include health insurance, extra vacation time, and sometimes even retirement plans. Although company culture may vary from organization to organization, some give more preference to profits while others, besides profits, also value their employees. And therefore, they invest in employees in the form of different types of rewards....

Vim is regarded as one of the best text editors for security professionals and Linux users. Vim has a huge and active user base that is continually releasing new modules, add-ons, and text editor improvements. It’s quick and easy to use, allowing users to make changes to files and directories with a few keystrokes. The Vim editor comes pre-installed in almost all Linux distros. Features of Vim Cross-platform compatibilityVery customizable and adaptableBuilt-in package manager and text manipulation primitives....

A database enables an administrator and users of web applications to retrieve data from a given website/ web application. Before a software application goes live, it goes through different steps, such as designing, developing, and testing. Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) are used to visually represent a database. What are ER Diagrams Entity Relationship Diagrams, also known as ER Diagrams, ERDs, or ER models, are structural diagrams that are used to design databases....