Android FREEBIE - Sound Meter - Decibel Meter

Hey android users,

I just saw that this was free and thought i would share

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.tools.soundmeter.decibel.noisedetector.pro

im going to check it out

From the Net: Have You Heard About Windows Performance Analyzer

When something feels off with our PCs, most of us go straight for the usual suspects. You open Task Manager, glance at the CPU and memory graphs, maybe fire up HWiNFO or MSI Afterburner, and start guessing from there. But what if the culprit isn’t obvious?

There’s a far more powerful tool built right into Windows’ ecosystem that most people have never heard of: Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA). It’s one of Microsoft’s most underrated utilities, and is incredibly deep. If you want to better understand what might be ailing your PC, this is the tool to do just that.

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Keysight: How to Overcome the Darkside of Moving Apps to the Cloud

First up, the paper kicks off by acknowledging the big promise of public cloud platforms: faster time-to-market, flexibility, scalable business apps, and so on. But it quickly pulls back the curtain and warns that many organizations hit a “dark side” — unexpected performance issues, runaway costs, downtime, and diminished ROI. In fact, the data shows a hefty chunk of companies are already pulling workloads back on-premises because the cloud move didn’t go as expected.

Then, it digs into the root of the issues. A big culprit: organizations leap into the cloud without a clear strategy for which apps should move and why. That can lead to costly cycles of move → undo → re-move. It also lists core problem areas: security concerns, performance degradation, vendor lock-in, multi-cloud complexity, and hidden costs. The paper emphasizes that the cloud isn’t automatically better just because “cloud” sounds good — you still need to plan thoughtfully.

The next part of the paper deals with getting visibility and monitoring in place. If you move apps to the cloud (or mix cloud + on-premises), you must still see what’s going on: traffic, latency, application performance, security anomalies. Without that visibility you’re flying blind and can’t detect problems or validate that your cloud provider is delivering. It talks about building a three-layer visibility architecture (data access, control plane, monitoring layer) plus active monitoring tools and synthetic tests to stress applications and ensure SLAs really hold up.

Finally, the paper offers a pragmatic conclusion: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. If cloud doesn’t make sense for some workloads, moving them back on-premises or using a hybrid model might be the best move. The goal is to pick the right tool for the right job, not just chase hype. It emphasizes that visibility isn’t optional — you must have a scalable architecture for it — and that a hybrid approach may give you the flexibility to harness cloud benefits when they work, and keep control when they don’t.

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Adding a Wireshark icon on your Kali Linux desktop

 Having a Wireshark icon right on your Kali Linux desktop might seem like a small convenience, but it can make a big difference in efficiency. Instead of navigating through menus or typing commands to launch the tool, one click instantly opens Wireshark, getting you straight to packet analysis. When working in fast-paced environments like penetration testing or incident response, that quick access can be the difference between catching a critical packet and missing it.

A desktop icon also serves as a constant reminder of one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity toolkit. Wireshark is essential for inspecting traffic, identifying anomalies, and diagnosing network issues. By keeping it visible and easily accessible, you’re more likely to use it frequently — reinforcing good habits and encouraging continuous network monitoring rather than waiting until something breaks.

Finally, a Wireshark desktop shortcut simplifies multitasking and experimentation. Kali users often juggle multiple tools and terminal windows, so launching Wireshark with a single click keeps workflows smooth and organized. Whether you’re capturing live traffic, replaying saved traces, or analyzing suspicious packets, that quick-start icon saves time and helps maintain focus — a subtle yet effective way to boost productivity in your cybersecurity operations.

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From the net: Protons Data Breach Observatory

 

"Scouring the dark web for leaks of sensitive data

Four in five small businesses have suffered a recent data breach. And a single incident can cost a small firm over $1 million. So why don't we hear more data breach news?

Proton isn’t waiting for breaches to be reported. Instead, we go directly to the dark web, capturing and sharing leaks in real time — and helping small businesses to protect themselves."

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