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2 posts tagged with #kernel

Every article below is hand-written, technically reviewed, and focused on kernel. Posts cover real-world architecture decisions, code-level implementation patterns, and trade-offs you'll only discover after shipping production systems.

postgresql database server terminal linux — illustration for article on PostgreSQL Performance Halved on Linux Kernel Technology

PostgreSQL Performance Halved on Linux Kernel 6.8: The THP Bug Every DBA Needs to Know [2026 Guide]

Linux Kernel 6.8's changed Transparent Huge Pages behavior silently cuts PostgreSQL throughput by up to 50%. Here's how to diagnose it, fix it, and make it stick across reboots.

April 5, 2026 14 min read
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A mechanical keyboard sits on a desk mat. Cybersecurity

Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat: How Ring 0 Drivers Actually Work and Why Gamers Are Right to Be Nervous

Modern anti-cheat software runs at the deepest level of your operating system. Here's exactly how it works, why developers say they need it, and why the security tradeoffs are real.

March 15, 2026 7 min read
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