Finding Which Processes Are Using Specific Ports on Windows
To determine which processes are using specific network ports on a Windows system, you can use built-in command-line tools. This guide demonstrates how to identify port usage and associate it with running applications.
Using Command Prompt
Launch Command Prompt by perssing Win+R, typing "cmd", and pressing Enter.
Display Network Conne ...
Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:23:16 +0000 by walkero
Real-Time Subprocess Monitoring: Python 2 vs Python 3 Implementation Differences
Python 2 Implementation Example
Below demonstrates real-time capture of ping responses using Python 2's subprocess handling:
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
import subprocess
# Launch continuous ping with custom packet size
proc = subprocess.Popen('ping 192.168.1.100 -s 512'.split(), stdout=subprocess.PIPE)
try:
while True:
data = proc.st ...
Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:10:45 +0000 by samdennis
Linux /proc File System Overview
Understanding the /proc Virtual File System
The /proc directory serves as a virtual file system in Linux that provides access to kernel and process information through file-like interfaces. This system acts as a window into the kernel's data structures, allowing users and applications to retrieve system information without making direct system ...
Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:02:57 +0000 by Loafin
Linux Signals: A Complete Guide to Generation, Storage, and Handling
Signal Concepts
Signals in Everyday Life
Traffic lights represent a familiar example of signals. They possess two key characteristics:
We recognize their appearance and understand what each light indicates
We know what action to take when a specific light activates
From this analogy, we derive three fundamental properties:
Recognition: We've ...
Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:41 +0000 by frosero
Windows Process Management for Classroom Control Software
Classroom management software running on student machines often restricts system access during lessons. This guide covers methods for terminating these processes and restoring normal system functionality.
Prerequisites
Be aware of the consequences before proceeding:
You will not receive instructor screen shares
File transfers from the teacher ...
Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:27:20 +0000 by 9911782
Understanding Process Creation and Management in Linux
Process Fundamentals
Processes are fundamental execution units in Linux systems, each operating with its own memory space and resources. Multi-process programming enables concurrent execution by creating independent processes that can run simultaneously across multiple CPU cores.
Process Lifecycle States
Processes transition through distinct st ...
Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:31:38 +0000 by Blue Blood