Checking Linux system performance with sar

Checking Linux system performance with sar

Sar is a system utility that gives us many ways to examine performance on a Linux system. It provides details on all aspects of system performance including system load, CPU usage, memory use, paging, swapping, disk usage, device load, network activity, etc. The name “sar” stands for “system activity report,” and it can display current performance, provide reports that are based on log files stored in your system’s /var/log/sa (or /var/log/sysstat) folder, or be set…

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Sparking the next cycle of IT spending

Sparking the next cycle of IT spending

Who, in the entire IT space, wouldn’t like to see an uptick in tech spending?  Enterprises would see new purchases easier to make, vendors would make more money, and technologists in general would have a new sense of excitement and mission.  It seems like we’ve been stuck in a do-more-for-less rut, but the past offers us some evidence of how we could get out of it. If you were to plot of the growth in…

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Protecting the Tech You Give to Dad

Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Protecting the Tech You Give to Dad

A new piece of tech often tops the list of Father’s Day gifts. And while things such as wearable fitness devices, smart speakers, smart outlets, or any number of other connected gadgets and do-dads are popular picks, one thing often gets overlooked—protecting those devices from hacks and attacks.  We live in a day and age when even connected lightbulbs can be hacked. The reality is that gift-worthy tech like home cameras, speakers, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices can fall prey to bad actors. The reason why is relatively straightforward….

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Protecting the Tech You Give to Dad | McAfee Blogs

Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Protecting the Tech You Give to Dad

A new piece of tech often tops the list of Father’s Day gifts. And while things such as wearable fitness devices, smart speakers, smart outlets, or any number of other connected gadgets and do-dads are popular picks, one thing often gets overlooked—protecting those devices from hacks and attacks.  We live in a day and age when even connected lightbulbs can be hacked. The reality is that gift-worthy tech like home cameras, speakers, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices can fall prey to bad actors. The reason why is relatively straightforward….

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Amazon Prime Day scams resurface for 2021

Amazon Prime Day scams resurface for 2021

With this year’s Amazon Prime Day set for June 21-22, scammers are already touting “Early Prime Day Deals,” says Bolster. Image: dennizn/Shutterstock Amazon Prime Day represents an opportunity for consumers to find deals and save money on their favorite products. But it’s also a chance for cybercriminals to take advantage of another hot topic to try to scam people. In a report released Wednesday, fraud prevention company Bolster looks at scams exploiting Amazon’s popular sales…

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Learn What’s New in the Latest Release of VMware Cloud Universal – VMware Cloud Community

Learn What’s New in the Latest Release of VMware Cloud Universal – VMware Cloud Community

In March of 2021, we announced the launch of VMware Cloud Universal, a flexible subscription that simplifies the purchase and consumption of VMware multi-cloud infrastructure and management services. This new flexible subscription offering allows our customers to architect a multi-cloud strategy that balances business drivers, technology requirements and provides the ideal combination of services for their organization. Our June 2021 release builds on the existing capabilities of VMware Cloud Universal by delivering enhanced features and…

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DISH and Dell Technologies Will Build the Nation’s First Open RAN 5G Edge Infrastructure | Dell Technologies

DISH and Dell Technologies Will Build the Nation’s First Open RAN 5G Edge Infrastructure | Dell Technologies

ROUND ROCK, Texas and LITTLETON, Colo., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —                                                      News summary DISH selects Dell to provide RAN and edge compute infrastructure for its cloud-native, open 5G network DISH and Dell to collaborate on go-to-market strategies for joint edge solutions that deliver innovation and value for enterprise, government and wholesale customers Dell Technologies APEX gives DISH more choice and flexibility in how it acquires infrastructure technology Full story Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and…

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Puzzling New Malware Blocks Access to Piracy Sites

Puzzling New Malware Blocks Access to Piracy Sites

Researchers have admitted they’re baffled by a new piece of malware primarily designed to prevent victims from visiting software piracy sites. Sophos principal researcher, Andrew Brandt, branded the discovery “one of the strangest cases I’ve seen in a while.” It’s hidden in pirated copies of various software, including security products, and distributed on game chat service Discord and through Bittorent. Once double-clicked, it works by flashing up a bogus error message on the victim’s screen while executing. The…

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The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy

The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy

The gig economy has become more prevalent in today’s world with the appeal and necessity of flexible work opportunities. Many take advantage of short-term contracts, side jobs, and freelance work to retain more control over how they spend their day and earn their income. However, the proliferation of these flexible work opportunities has transcended into the dark web, allowing individuals to conduct nefarious activities. Rather than contracting handyman or moving services on the dark web,…

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The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy

The Rise of the Dark Web Gig Economy

The gig economy has become more prevalent in today’s world with the appeal and necessity of flexible work opportunities. Many take advantage of short-term contracts, side jobs, and freelance work to retain more control over how they spend their day and earn their income. However, the proliferation of these flexible work opportunities has transcended into the dark web, allowing individuals to conduct nefarious activities. Rather than contracting handyman or moving services on the dark web,…

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