Analysis of Compression Options in Linux

The easiest way to backup linux machines is to tar up the data, compress it and store it remotely. So it is important to know and understand the options for the long term storage of such data. Most of the linux compression analysis on the web are a complete data...
“Kill A Watt” for 220v !

“Kill A Watt” for 220v !

I have been recently thinking a lot about how to conserve power. Part of this is driven by the ever increasing number of gadgets in the house which are leading to larger and larger electricity bills ! I did a lot on searching on the net to figure out if a device to...
Spectre and Meltdown : What is at risk ?

Spectre and Meltdown : What is at risk ?

Intel & AMD are worried because they are bound to take severe hits on both the public image side and the stock markets. The researchers and security folks are worried that the next major malware is going to hit every computer ever made in the last 20 years.  ...