RHEL 6 memory usage check: A Manual Tool Inspired by ‘Linux Ate My RAM

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Introduction If you’ve ever wondered why your Linux system seems to be gobbling up RAM—or if you’ve stumbled across the classic “Linux Ate My RAM” page at https://www.myrandomtips.com/linux/linux-ate-my-ram/—you’re not alone. That site brilliantly explains how Linux memory management works, debunking the myth that “used” memory is a bad thing by showing how buffers and cache… Read More: RHEL 6 memory usage check: A Manual Tool Inspired by… »

Alive.MOD an Amiga classic Music Song

AmigaMOD

Back in the early days of computing, when I used to connect to bulletin boards, I downloaded a music MOD called alive.mod, as I sort through my digital history and write about what and why I collected something an what it has meant to me. While sorting through some old files, I found E:\Data\oldstuff\MODS\alive.mod. According… Read More: Alive.MOD an Amiga classic Music Song »

Revisiting the 1990s: A Custom YouTube Player for Classic Channel Surfing

Revisiting90sYouTubePlayer

The 1990s in Australia were a simpler time when TV entertainment revolved around just five channels: 2 ABC, 7 SEVEN, 9 NINE, 10 TEN, and 28 SBS. These channels were the gateways to our favorite shows, cartoons, news, and sports. The thrill of channel surfing and the anticipation of what’s next created a unique viewing… Read More: Revisiting the 1990s: A Custom YouTube Player for Classic Channel… »

Red Hat 9 LVM & XFS Setup

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I’ve created a handy web-based tool for Red Hat 9 users to simplify setting up and managing LVM with XFS filesystems. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, this tool generates precise shell commands based on your inputs. You can specify disks (like sdb, sdc), choose to either create a new volume group (VG) or extend… Read More: Red Hat 9 LVM & XFS Setup »

Introducing the Retro TV Sync Player – A Blast from the Past!

Retro TV Sync Player

Ever wished you could relive those nostalgic mornings watching your favorite shows, perfectly synced to today’s clock? Well, I’ve got something cool for you: the Retro TV Sync Player, a web-based video player that brings the past to life with a modern twist. Let’s dive into what it does, how it looks, and why you’ll… Read More: Introducing the Retro TV Sync Player – A Blast from… »

The Ultimate Fasting Weight Loss Calculator

The Ultimate Fasting Weight Loss Calculator Man

The Ultimate Fasting Weight Loss Calculator is designed to assist you in planning and tracking your weight loss journey when following an intermittent fasting regimen. This tool calculates your personalized weight loss timeline based on your current and goal weights, considering the natural slowdown in weight loss as you progress. While it provides an estimate… Read More: The Ultimate Fasting Weight Loss Calculator »

Changing Your Shell Prompt

Changing Your Shell Prompt

I’m still setting up my Linux systems at work, and one of the things that I like to change is the BASH shell’s prompt. I’ve found when I’m rolling back through shell commands to see the output of past commands, there’s not a good way to separate one command from another with the standard prompt.… Read More: Changing Your Shell Prompt »