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System Profiler
{{noref, date=September 2018 A system profiler is a program that can provide detailed information about the software installed and hardware attached to a computer. Typically workstations and personal computers have had system profilers as a common feature since the mid-1990s. However, system profilers exist on most computing architectures in some form or other. ''System Monitor'' programs in mainframes essentially provide the same function as system profiler programs on personal computers. Modern system profilers typically provide real time information on not only the CPU state (such as clock speed), GPU state, and attached hardware state (such as USB or FireWire devices). Historical origins System profilers came into use after punch cards were no longer needed to run programs. Mainframe computers had evolved into have modular architectures at the same time punch cards were being abandoned as input devices. Punch card based mainframe computer systems typically had very rigidly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Software
Software is a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data. This is in contrast to hardware, from which the system is built and which actually performs the work. At the lowest programming level, executable code consists of machine language instructions supported by an individual processor—typically a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU). Machine language consists of groups of binary values signifying processor instructions that change the state of the computer from its preceding state. For example, an instruction may change the value stored in a particular storage location in the computer—an effect that is not directly observable to the user. An instruction may also invoke one of many input or output operations, for example displaying some text on a computer screen; causing state changes which should be visible to the user. The processor executes the instructions in the order they are provided, unless it is instructed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Break Key
The Break key (or the symbol ⎉) of a computer keyboard refers to breaking a telegraph circuit and originated with 19th century practice. In modern usage, the key has no well-defined purpose, but while this is the case, it can be used by software for miscellaneous tasks, such as to switch between multiple login sessions, to terminate a program, or to interrupt a modem connection. Because the break function is usually combined with the pause function on one key since the introduction of the IBM Model M 101-key keyboard in 1985, the Break key is also called the Pause key. It can be used to pause some computer games. History A standard telegraph circuit connects all the keys, sounders and batteries in a single series loop. Thus the sounders actuate only when both keys are down (closed, also known as " marking" — after the ink marks made on paper tape by early printing telegraphs). So the receiving operator has to hold their key down or close a built-in shorting switch in ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dpkg
dpkg is the software at the base of the package management system in the free operating system Debian and its numerous derivatives. dpkg is used to install, remove, and provide information about .deb packages. dpkg (Debian Package) itself is a low-level tool. APT (Advanced Package Tool), a higher-level tool, is more commonly used than dpkg as it can fetch packages from remote locations and deal with complex package relations, such as dependency resolution. Frontends for APT, like aptitude (ncurses) and synaptic (GTK), are used for their friendlier interfaces. The Debian package "dpkg" provides the dpkg program, as well as several other programs necessary for run-time functioning of the packaging system, including dpkg-deb, dpkg-split, dpkg-query, dpkg-statoverride, dpkg-divert and dpkg-trigger. It also includes the programs such as update-alternatives and start-stop-daemon. The install-info program used to be included as well, but was later removed as it is now developed and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lspci
lspci is a command on Unix-like operating systems that prints ("lists") detailed information about all PCI buses and devices in the system. It is based on a common portable library ''libpci'' which offers access to the PCI configuration space on a variety of operating systems. __TOC__ Example usage Example output on a Linux system: # lspci 00:00.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDRaven/Raven2 Root Complex 00:00.2 IOMMU: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDRaven/Raven2 IOMMU 00:01.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDFamily 17h (Models 00h-1fh) PCIe Dummy Host Bridge 00:01.2 PCI bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDRaven/Raven2 PCIe GPP Bridge :000:01.7 PCI bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDRaven/Raven2 PCIe GPP Bridge :000:08.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDFamily 17h (Models 00h-1fh) PCIe Dummy Host Bridge 00:08.1 PCI bridge: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MDRaven/Raven2 Internal PCIe GPP Bridge 0 to Bus A 00:14.0 SMBus: Advanced Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uname
uname (short for ''unix name'') is a computer program in Unix and Unix-like computer operating systems that prints the name, version and other details about the current machine and the operating system running on it. History The uname system call and command appeared for the first time in PWB/UNIX. Both are specified by POSIX. The GNU version of uname is included in the "sh-utils" or "coreutils" packages. uname itself is not available as a standalone program. The version of uname bundled in GNU coreutils was written by David MacKenzie. The command is available as a separate package for Microsoft Windows as part of the GnuWin32 project and the UnxUtils collection of native Win32 ports of common GNU Unix-like utilities. Related and similar commands * Some Unix variants, such as AT&T UNIX System V Release 3.0, include the related setname program, used to change the values that uname reports. * The ver command found in operating systems such as DOS, OS/2 and Microsoft Windows is sim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speccy
Speccy, developed by Piriform Software, is a freeware utility software and runs under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP for both IA-32 and x64 versions of these operating systems, which shows the user information about hardware and software of the computer. The information displayed by Speccy includes processor brand and model, hard drive size and speed, amount of memory (RAM), information about graphics card and operating system. Speccy is used to monitor what hardware is present in a system and how it is being used. Lifehacker stated in 2009 that among similar tools, Speccy was the "cleanest and most detailed one we've used yet". Download Squad described the software as "houghnot as detailed as some other system information tools, Speccy still provides a good deal of essential information and gathers it quickly". In 2010, PC World stated that the beta test version "gives you a remarkable amount of technical detail" that is "more comprehensive than ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SekChek Local
SekChek security audit and benchmarking toolset dating from 1996. History SekChek was formed by two former auditors from Deloitte and Touche in 1996. The toolset was a set of automated processes to analyse the logical security profile of a computer. The concept and initial version of SekChek was brought to Deloitte South Africa by Gordon Docherty and Jose Masson, who collaborated on the product design and deliverables with Chris Little CISA, CISSP from Deloitte's Computer Assurance Services Division in Sandton, South Africa. The first version analysed the control parameters for AS/400 systems. While the concept was good, the main concerns at the time were that (a) the clients had to send their operating system security files off-premise to SekChek for processing, and (b) the generated reports highlighted every parameter that wasn't in line with SekChek's world view of best practice. This led to reports of hundreds of pages being produced, with minimal prioritisation of the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uptime
Uptime is a measure of system reliability, expressed as the percentage of time a machine, typically a computer, has been working and available. Uptime is the opposite of downtime. It is often used as a measure of computer operating system reliability or stability, in that this time represents the time a computer can be left unattended without crashing, or needing to be rebooted for administrative or maintenance purposes. Conversely, long uptime may indicate negligence, because some critical updates can require reboots on some platforms. Records In 2005, Novell reported a server with a 6-year uptime. Although that might sound unusual, that is actually common when servers are maintained under an industrial context and host critical applications such as banking systems. Netcraft maintains the uptime records for many thousands of web hosting computers. A server running Novell NetWare has been reported to have been shut down after 16 years of uptime due to a failing hard disk. A Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Systeminfo
In computing, systeminfo, is a console application, command-line utility included in Microsoft Windows versions from Windows XP onwards and in ReactOS. Overview The Command (computing), command produces summary output of hardware/software operating environment parameters. The detailed configuration information about the computer and its operating system includes data on the operating system configuration, security information, product ID, and hardware properties, such as Random-access memory, RAM, Computer data storage, disk space, and Network interface controller, network cards. The ReactOS version was developed by Dmitry Chapyshev and Rafal Harabien. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License, GPL. Syntax The command-syntax is: systeminfo[.exe] [/s Computer [/u Domain\User [/p Password] [/fo ] [/nh] See also *System profiler *System Information (Windows) References Further reading * * External links systeminfo , Microsoft Docs Console applications Utilitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belarc
Belarc Inc. is an American software company. The company's products are used for software license management, configuration management, cyber security status, information assurance audits, IT asset management, and more. Products by Belarc are in use on well over fifty million computers and are licensed by numerous customers, including: AIA/Asia, Catholic Relief Services, Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, Oakland County Michigan, Railinc, Travelers, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Navy, Unilever, WebMD/Emdeon. BelManage BelManage automatically creates an accurate and up-to-date central repository CMDB, consisting of detailed software, hardware, and security configurations. Data Analytics Belarc's Data Analytics Module is an add-on module to BelManage which provides optimization of software licensing and maintenance costs along with flexible analysis of your BelManage Cyber Security data. Belarc Advisor The Belarc Advisor is a free download ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portable Application
A portable application (portable app), sometimes also called standalone, is a program designed to read and write its configuration settings into an accessible folder in the computer, usually in the folder where the portable application can be found. This makes it easier to transfer the program with the user's preferences and data between different computers. A program that doesn't have any configuration options can also be a portable application. Portable applications can be stored on any data storage device, including internal mass storage, a file share, cloud storage or external storage such as USB drives and floppy disks—storing its program files and any configuration information and data on the storage medium alone. If no configuration information is required a portable program can be run from read-only storage such as CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. Some applications are available in both installable and portable versions. Some applications which are not portable by default do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overclocking
In computing, overclocking is the practice of increasing the clock rate of a computer to exceed that certified by the manufacturer. Commonly, operating voltage is also increased to maintain a component's operational stability at accelerated speeds. Semiconductor devices operated at higher frequencies and voltages increase power consumption and heat. An overclocked device may be unreliable or fail completely if the additional heat load is not removed or power delivery components cannot meet increased power demands. Many device warranties state that overclocking or over-specification voids any warranty, however there are an increasing number of manufacturers that will allow overclocking as long as performed (relatively) safely. Overview The purpose of overclocking is to increase the operating speed of a given component. Normally, on modern systems, the target of overclocking is increasing the performance of a major chip or subsystem, such as the main processor or graphics cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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