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SYSTEM ADMIN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 24-25

Table of Content

Introduction

File Permissions

User and Group Management:

Cron Jobs

System Performance Monitoring

Package Management (Red Hat)

Conclusion

Introduction

The IT field is vast, and Linux is an important player, especially in cloud computing. This blog is written under the guidance of industry experts to help all tech and non-tech background individuals secure interviews for roles in the IT domain related to Red Hat Linux.

File Permissions

Briefly explain how Linux file permissions work, and how you would change the permissions of a file using chmod. In Linux, each file and directory has three types of permissions: read (r), write (w), and execute (x) for three categories of users: owner, group, and others. Example: You will use chmod 744 filename, where the digits represent the permission in octal (7 = rwx, 4 = r–, etc.) to give full permission to the owner and read-only permission to groups and others.

What is the purpose of the umask command? How is it helpful to control default file permissions?umask sets the default permissions for newly created files and directories by subtracting from the full permissions (777 for directories and 666 for files). Example: If you set the umask to 022, new files will have permissions of 644 (rw-r–r–), and directories will have 755 (rwxr-xr-x).

User and Group Management:

Name the command that adds a new user in Linux and the command responsible for adding a user to a group. The Linux useradd command creates a new user, while the usermod command adds a user to a specific group. Example: Create a user called Jenny by sudo useradd jenny and add him to the developer’s group by sudo usermod—aG developers jenny, where the—aG option adds users to more groups without removing them from other groups. 

How do you view the groups that a user belongs to in Linux? 

The group command in Linux helps to identify the group a user belongs to and is followed by the username. Example: To check  user John’s group: groups john

Cron Jobs

What do you mean by cron jobs, and how is it scheduled to run a script every day at 2 AM? 

A cron job is defined in a crontab file. Cron is a Linux utility to schedule tasks to run automatically at specified times. Example: To schedule a script ( /home/user/backup.sh ) to run daily at 2 AM: 0 2 * * * /home/user/backup.sh Where 0 means the minimum hour is 2, every day, every month, every day of the week.

How would you prevent cron job emails from being sent every time the job runs? 

By default, cron sends an email with the output of the job. You can prevent this by redirecting the output to /dev/null. Example: To run a script daily at 2 AM and discard its output: 0 2 * * * /home/user/backup.sh > /dev/null 2>&1   

System Performance Monitoring

How can you monitor system performance in Linux? Name some tools with their uses. 

Some of the tools to monitor the performance are: Top: Live view of system processes and usage of resource htop: More user-friendly when compared to the top with an interactive interface. vmstat: Displays information about processes, memory, paging, block IO, and                CPU usage. iostat: Showcases Central Processing Unit (CPU) and I/O statistics for devices and partitions. Example: You can use the top command ( top ) to identify processes consuming too much CPU or memory.

In Linux, how would you check the usage of disk space?

The df command checks disk space usage, and Du is responsible for checking the size of the directory/file. Example: To check overall disk space usage:  df -h The -h option depicts the size in a human-readable format like GB, MB, etc.

Package Management (Red Hat)

How do you install, update, or remove packages in Red Hat-based Linux distributions by yum command?

In Red Hat and CentOS systems, the yum package manager is used to install, update, or remove software. Install a package:  sudo yum install httpd This installs the Apache web server.  Update a package: sudo yum update httpd Remove a package:sudo yum remove httpd 

By which command will you check the installation of a package on a Red Hat system?

The yum list installed command is required to check whether the package is installed. Example: To check if httpd (Apache) is installed:  yum list installed httpd

Conclusion

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"During my 30 years as a clinical psychologist and certified expert witness in child protection, I worked with looked after children.

I used to go to children’s homes every week, to sit in on their staff meetings and to carry out direct work with the children.

I always remember one young lad, initials DF. He was so hostile that every time he saw me he would just tell me to ‘fuck off’ and walk away. Once, when we were due to have a multidisciplinary meeting, his mum didn’t turn up. We phoned her and in front of all the professionals she screamed, “I ain’t fucking interested, I ain’t fucking interested, leave me alone” and slammed the phone down. Luckily, DF wasn’t there to hear this, but this is what these children have to deal with.

Eventually, over months and months of trying, DF warmed to me and we built up a good relationship and I tried to help him.

I wish I could say the story ended well, that DF turned his life around, but it didn’t. I left the UK to live in the Middle East and DF stopped getting psychology input.

Years later, I found out that DF died whilst being chased by police. He either fell or jumped out of a tower block. He was 22.

DF looked just like one of my boys. He could, in a parallel universe have been my son. He could have gone to university and have made a life for himself. Whenever I think of him, even now as I write this, I’m feeling the tears come. Sometimes it is simply not possible to keep that professional barrier up. It just isn’t.

I write this long story because I can say with 100%, absolute certainty that the LAST THING children in care need is adults telling them about ‘gender identity’!

This is so irresponsible, so cruel, so doctrinaire and so inhumane that it is almost beyond belief.

By the time a child has entered the care system they will have experienced multiple traumas. They have no secure base. Their psyches are fragile. They do not know who they are.

They need adults to provide safe, predictable and responsive care. They need BOUNDARIES, both physical and psychological.

Introducing concepts of ‘gender identity’ to looked after children is like throwing petrol on an open fire.

I challenge any Scottish minister pushing this to actually read the file of one of these children, or to sit in on an MDT meeting to understand what has happened in their lives for them to end up in care.

The Scottish Care Inspectorate’s actions are iatrogenic.

No child in care has ‘gender distress’. I certainly never heard this being mentioned in any care home I ever worked in.

And organisations such as LGBT Youth Scotland shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near looked after children.

What children and youngsters in care need are adults who will, at least to some way, do what DF’s mum did not.

That is to provide care and proper boundaries.

These children are coping with enough. Adding invented ‘gender distress’ to their plate will break them.

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Exploring the Home Assistant Dashboard on Raspberry Pi 5Welcome to IT Samurai Teacher!

Hello tech enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of home automation with Home Assistant installed on a Raspberry Pi 5. In this post, I'll walk you through the Home Assistant dashboard, explaining all the features and options available to make your smart home setup as efficient as possible.

What is Home Assistant?

Home Assistant is an open-source platform designed to control and automate your smart home devices from a single interface. It integrates seamlessly with a wide range of devices, making it easy to manage everything from lights and thermostats to security cameras and more. Best of all, it's constantly updated by a vibrant community of developers, ensuring you always have the latest features and improvements.

Why Use Raspberry Pi 5 for Home Assistant?

The Raspberry Pi 5 is a powerful and affordable mini-computer, perfect for running Home Assistant. Its enhanced processing power and connectivity options make it an excellent choice for your home automation hub. Plus, its compact size and low power consumption make it ideal for a 24/7 operation.

Navigating the Home Assistant Dashboard

The Home Assistant dashboard is your central hub for managing all your smart home devices and automations. Here’s a quick tour of the main menu and its options:

1. Overview: The primary dashboard displays a summary of your smart home devices and their current status. Customize this view to show the most important information at a glance.

2. Map: Great for location-based automations or GPS trackers, this feature shows the real-time location of your devices on a map.

3. Logbook: Keeps a detailed history of events and changes within your Home Assistant setup. It's useful for troubleshooting and understanding what's happening in your smart home.

4. History: Displays graphs and data about your devices over time, such as temperature trends or energy usage.

5. Developer Tools: A powerful section for advanced users. Test your automations, check the state of devices, and execute commands directly.

6. Configuration: Manage your integrations, automations, users, and general settings. This is where you'll spend a lot of time setting up your Home Assistant.

Key Sections Under Configuration:

Devices & Services: Add and manage your smart devices and integrations.

Automations: Create and manage automations to make your home smarter.

Scripts: Allows for more complex sequences of actions. Scripts can be triggered manually or by other automations.

Users: Manage who has access to your Home Assistant setup, create new users, assign permissions, and more.

Settings: Configure general options such as themes, localization, and updates.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Encountering the "Home Assistant CLI not starting! Jump into emergency console" error? Here’s how to troubleshoot:

Connect a monitor and keyboard to your Raspberry Pi.

When you see the error message, press Enter to access the emergency console.

Check disk space with df -h. If full, free up space.

Check logs with journalctl -xe for specific error messages.

Repair the file system by running fsck on your root partition. Unmount the partition first with umount /dev/sdX1.

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For a detailed walkthrough, check out our latest video on IT Samurai Teacher. Learn how to install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 5, navigate the dashboard, and troubleshoot common issues.

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Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 5 is a powerful combination for smart home automation. With this guide, you’re well on your way to mastering the Home Assistant dashboard and creating a seamless, efficient smart home setup. Thanks for reading, and don’t forget to subscribe for more tech tutorials!

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Unveiling Collaborative Strategies to Combat Cyber Threats

In a proactive move to counter the escalating wave of cyber threats and online financial frauds, the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, recently chaired a pivotal meeting in New Delhi. This gathering brought together key stakeholders from various departments, banks, and financial institutions, aiming to formulate strategies and address growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity in the financial sector.

Tackling Digital Payment Frauds: A United Front

The meeting focused on the concerning trend of digital payment frauds, emphasizing the necessity for a cohesive approach to protect citizens' financial well-being. A significant milestone was achieved with the disconnection of 70 lakh mobile connections associated with cybercrimes and financial frauds, identified through digital intelligence platforms. This decisive action has shielded 3.5 lakh victims from potential financial losses, amounting to Rs. 900 crore.

Key Highlights from the Meeting

Strengthened Coordination: The meeting underscored the importance of seamless collaboration between law enforcement agencies, banks, and financial entities to swiftly track and block fraudulent transactions.

Expanded CFCFRMS Platform: A call was made to bring all financial institutions, including NBFCs and major cooperative banks, under the 'Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS)' platform. Currently, 259 financial intermediaries are already onboarded.

Combatting Mule Accounts: Banks were urged to devise effective strategies to tackle the menace of mule accounts, often used to launder illicit funds.

Enhanced Response Time: Banks were instructed to improve their response time in handling alerts on online financial frauds received from various agencies.

Nodal Officers for Law Enforcement: The appointment of regional/state-level nodal officers by banks and financial institutions was recommended to facilitate smooth coordination with law enforcement agencies.

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Centralized Merchant Registry: The establishment of a centralized registry for onboarding merchants and standardization of KYC procedures was emphasized.

Whitelisting Digital Lending Apps: A consultative approach was advocated to whitelist digital lending apps, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Digital Lending Working Group Recommendations: The meeting reviewed the progress on implementing the recommendations of the Digital Lending Working Group, including setting up the Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) and introducing the 'Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) Act.'

Customer Awareness and Sensitization: All stakeholders were urged to undertake comprehensive customer awareness and sensitization programs to promote digital payments security.

Insights from Stakeholders

The Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Center (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, presented an insightful analysis of digital payment frauds, drawing from data gathered through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).

State Bank of India (SBI) representatives shared experiences with the Proactive Risk Monitoring (PRM) strategy, highlighting its effectiveness in identifying and mitigating potential fraud risks.

Also Read: Pune Couple's Organized Cyber Blackmailing Scandal Uncovered

Representatives from PayTM and Razorpay contributed best practices, showcasing their strategies for preventing and detecting online financial frauds.

Conclusion: A Unified Commitment to Cybersecurity

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to work in unison to safeguard the financial system and protect citizens from cyber-attacks and online financial frauds. The collaborative efforts outlined during the meeting are expected to significantly enhance cybersecurity measures and strengthen the resilience of the financial sector against emerging threats.

Source: https://www.the420.in/digital-payment-fraud-prevention-strategies-india/

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A home security system is a combination of physical electronic devices that work together to secure a home. Security systems include many different electronic components. A network of electronic devices work in conjunction with a control panel to protect your home from home intruders and burglars. A typical home security system includes the following electronic components:

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Rounding off the list, security cameras are an important electronic device for the home. They are available wirelessly. Home security camera systems can be used in many different ways to form a part of a home security system.

Typically, you can use DFS home cameras to monitor remote buildings, hard to see areas of your property, front door interior and exterior entry points, etc.

Home security cameras can be accessed remotely on computers, laptops, and even smartphones. You can access CCTV cameras for home remotely when you are out of town. That way, you can see service personnel like mail, delivery, and caregivers, etc. You can monitor the arrival of your family members.

Cameras for the home are also useful in recording any security breaches by viewing footage of home invasions. You can clearly see the thieves and the vehicle they are driving.

Smart security cameras can be connected to WiFi. Using Wifi home cameras you can remotely view livestream footage of your home and receive notifications if the Wifi cameras detect people, packages or any other activity. CCTV cameras for the home often include color or infrared night vision, two-way audio systems, local or cloud storage, and more. With the audio system, you can talk to the person who is on camera. You can also have smart platform integrations with smart home software.

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On Oct. 26, 2017, the PA House passed a bill to formally legalize daily fantasy sports in Pennsylvania, along with online poker and other forms of online gambling, including online table games and slots. The Senate passed the same bill, H 271, a day prior.

A few days later, PA officially became the 17th state to regulate daily fantasy sports (and the fourth to regulate online gambling) when Gov. Tom Wolf signed H 271 into law.

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H 271 is a comprehensive gaming expansion package that regulates or introduces many new forms of gaming to Pennsylvania in addition to daily fantasy sports. PA residents will be able to access legal, real-money online poker games, casino games, lottery tickets, online slots, and more. The state will also permit video gaming terminals (VGTs) in qualified truck stops as well as tablet gaming at certain airports.

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With almost 13 million residents, Pennsylvania is the sixth-most populous state in America. Professional sports are prevalent. As a result, the state represents a rather large market for DFS operators.

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TP-Link’s New Deco X20 Mesh Network Delivers WiFi 6 To Consumers

Are there lifeless WiFi spots in your property or workplace? It’s something most of us have skilled sooner or later, in particular folks who live in massive houses or who've a home with thick walls. Many net companies have began providing WiFi mesh structures as an optionally available extra, alongside the routers they lend their subscribers. Many of those mesh network structures are quite small and maximum don’t use the cutting-edge WiFi 6 popular that’s capable of supply much faster WiFi throughout your home to extra gadgets.

parental control on tp link is a major player in the domestic-networking marketplace and likely one of the exceptional-known brands along Netgear. It’s been promoting the Deco variety of wi-fi mesh structures for a few years, but now there’s the brand-new Deco X20 AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. The new Deco X20 can work with older Deco devices however in case you are taking into consideration updating to the present day WiFi standard, it’s quality to begin afresh so that you get the overall benefit of the quicker information speeds that WiFi 6 provides. Older Decos gained’t be able to use the WiFi 6 functions. Fortunately, TP-Link is selling the Deco X20 in kits of 3 X20s which should be enough to cowl a large house with superfast WiFi.

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With its black textured cupboard and purple accented antennas, the AX11000 has gaming router written throughout it. At 7.2 with the aid of eleven.3 with the aid of 11.Three inches (HWD) it’s larger than the Asus RT-AC5300 gaming router (2.6 by using 9.6 by means of nine.6 inches) and will require an amazing chuck of devoted computer real estate. It sports eight detachable non-adjustable high performance antennas and an LED indicator that glows solid white while the entirety is running nicely, glows strong purple while the router loses Internet connectivity, and glows solid orange whilst Wi-Fi is disabled. Overall, it's a neat appearance, but if there is anything terrible to say about this wireless router is that it's going to soak up widespread actual estate anywhere you positioned it.

The rear panel is home to a bevy of I/O ports. Here you’ll locate 8 gigabit LAN ports, a 2.5Gb WAN port, a reset button, a power jack, and a strength switch. The right side of the router holds a Type A USB three.0 port and a Type C USB 3.Zero port. Under the hood are a 1.8GHz quad-middle processor, 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM, and 512 megabytes (MB) of flash reminiscence. The AX11000 is a 12 circulation tri-band router that is able to reaching (theoretical) information quotes of up to at least one,148 megabits in step with 2nd (Mbps) on the 2.Four GHz band and up to four,804 Mbps on each of the two five GHz bands. It employs the modern day 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 generation, inclusive of OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access ),1024 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation), Target Wake Time, WPA3 encryption, 4X4 MU-MIMO facts streaming, beamforming, DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection), and assist for 160MHz channel bandwidth.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 Next-Gen Tri-Band Gaming Router rear view product shot The AX11000 can be managed the use of TP-Link’s Tether cellular app or with the web-primarily based console, but the web console offers greater manage than the cell app and includes a Game Center dashboard. The console opens to a Home display screen with buttons along the top classified Network Map, Game Center, Internet, Wireless, and Advanced. There’s also a network map that indicates you what number of customers are related, and underneath the map is a panel that shows your Internet info (IP and MAC addresses, connection kind) and some other panel with SpeedTest gauges that show your Internet add and download speeds.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 foremost dashboard view display screen shot The Game Center button takes you to a dashboard that is loaded with equipment that will help you hold your network humming. It has a Network Traffic panel that presentations real-time add and down load pastime, a Performance panel that shows actual-time CPU and reminiscence usage, and a USB panel that suggests you the reputation of related drives. Below these three panels is a larger Device Priority panel with the names of all linked gadgets and their real-time records quotes. Use this panel to give a device bandwidth precedence with the click of a button.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 Game Center view screen shot On the left facet of the screen is a menu that includes tabs for Game Accelerator, Game Protector, Smart Game Assistant, and Game Diagnostics. The Game Accelerator choice lets you lessen latency and raise basic game speed for anything customer you pick, and the Game Protector alternative is in which you go to configure TP-Link’s HomeCare anti-malware and parental controls. These are the same Trend Micro powered controls that come with TP-Link’s Archer AX6000 router and provide age-precise internet site filters and lifelong protection against viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, and other malicious content. Use the Game Diagnostics choice to run Ping and Traceroute assessments to assist pick out community problems. Other settings encompass VPN Server and Port Forwarding settings.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 wi-fi settings display shot The Internet button takes you to a display screen in which you can configure Internet Type and MAC Clone settings, and the Wireless button opens a screen wherein you may edit SSIDs and passwords, allow/disable OFDMA, enable disable Smart Connect (band steerage), and configure guest networking. The Advanced button takes you to a screen where you can tweak advanced wi-fi and LAN settings and configure things like the firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT) forwarding, and get entry to control. This is also wherein you can get admission to Administrator settings to view system logs and replace the firmware.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 anti-malware controls dashboard display shot Installation and Performance The TP-Link Archer AX11000 is reasonably smooth to install using the Tether mobile app or through its web interface. Both methods are brief and painless. We connected the router to our modem and then to our take a look at notebook, powered it up, and typed http://tplinkwifi.Net in our web browser’s URL bar.  We then created an administrator password, set the time quarter, decided on Dynamic IP for our connection kind, and customized every band. As a very last step, we ran a connection take a look at, upgraded the firmware, created a TP-Link Cloud account, and the set up turned into entire.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 2.Four GHz SU-MIMO performance results The AX11000 earned excessive marks on our throughput exams. It’s rating of 133 Mbps on the 2.Four GHz close proximity (identical room) check was quicker than the Linksys MR9600 and the Netgear Nighthawk AX12 RAX120 but not pretty a fast as our different Wi-Fi 6 router Editors' Choice, the Asus RT-AX88U. However, it showed good range overall performance with a leading rating of sixty seven Mbps at the 30 foot test.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 five GHz SU-MIMO overall performance results Performance on the 5GHz band became also excellent. The AX11000’s rating of 831 Mbps on the close proximity check become proper there with the MR9600 and RAX120 and became 6 percent faster than the RT-AX88U. At 30 toes, the AX11000’s rating of 328 Mbps turned into faster than the MR9600 and the RT-AX88U however couldn’t catch the RAX120, which led with a score of 417 Mbps.

We degree record transfer performance by shifting a 1.Five GB folder containing pics, video, tune, and office record documents backward and forward between a USB three.Zero force that is related to the router and a laptop PC so as to test write and examine speeds. The AX11000’w write rating of sixty eight MBps changed into faster than the RT-AX88U and almost identical to the RAX120. The MR9600 led with a rating of 73 MBps, whilst on the study take a look at the AX11000 led the field with a rating of 85 MBps.

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How do I install Harbor container registry on CentOS / Debian / Ubuntu Linux?. Harbor is an open-source cloud native registry that stores, signs, and scans container images for vulnerabilities. If you’re looking for enterprise Docker image registry, then Harbor is the right tool for you. It has some of the best features only available in commercial Registry products like Quay. Harbor fills a gap for applications and organizations that cannot use a public or cloud-based registry. You’ll enjoy a consistent experience across all clouds platforms. This guide will walk you through the installation of Harbor on any system with Docker support. Features of Harbor Registry Multi-tenant support Security and vulnerability analysis support Extensible API and web UI Content signing and validation ​Image replication across multiple Harbor instances ​Identity integration and role-based access control What You’ll Need You need an operating system with support for docker and following system requirements: Hardware Resource Capacity Description CPU minimal 2 CPU 4 CPU is preferred Mem minimal 4GB 8GB is preferred Disk minimal 40GB 160GB is preferred Software Software Version Docker engine version 17.06.0-ce+ or higher Docker Compose version 1.18.0 or higher Openssl latest is preferred Network ports Port Protocol 443 HTTPS 4443 HTTPS 80 HTTP Let’s now start the installation of Harbor on Linux system – CentOS, Ubuntu & Debian Linux distribution. Storage Preparation (Optional) I’ll be using a secondary disk as data store for all container images – /dev/sdb $ lsblk NAME MAJ:MIN RM SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT sda 8:0 0 100G 0 disk ├─sda1 8:1 0 1G 0 part /boot └─sda2 8:2 0 74G 0 part ├─rhel-root 253:0 0 10G 0 lvm / ├─rhel-swap 253:1 0 16G 0 lvm [SWAP] ├─rhel-home 253:2 0 4G 0 lvm /home ├─rhel-var 253:3 0 20G 0 lvm /var ├─rhel-var_log 253:4 0 10G 0 lvm /var/log ├─rhel-var_log_audit 253:5 0 2G 0 lvm /var/log/audit ├─rhel-tmp 253:6 0 8G 0 lvm /tmp └─rhel-var_tmp 253:7 0 4G 0 lvm /var/tmp sdb 8:16 0 200G 0 disk sr0 11:0 1 1024M 0 rom Let’s prepare and mount this disk. sudo parted -s -a optimal -- /dev/sdb mklabel gpt sudo parted -s -a optimal -- /dev/sdb mkpart primary 0% 100% sudo parted -s -- /dev/sdb align-check optimal 1 sudo pvcreate /dev/sdb1 sudo vgcreate vg0 /dev/sdb1 sudo lvcreate -n harbor -l +100%FREE vg0 sudo mkfs.xfs /dev/vg0/harbor sudo mkdir /data echo "/dev/vg0/harbor /data xfs defaults 0 0" | sudo tee -a /etc/fstab Mount and confirm: $ sudo mount -a $ df -hT /data/ Filesystem Type Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/mapper/vg0-harbor xfs 200G 1.5G 199G 1% /data Step 1: Install Docker Engine Follow our guides below on installation of Docker Engine. Install Docker and Docker Compose on Debian How to install Docker CE on Ubuntu / Debian / CentOS  How to install Docker on Fedora Install Docker CE on CentOS 8 | RHEL 8 Step 2: Install Docker Compose Our next installation is for docker-compose command. This is not available on system repositories. Follow instructions shared in our previous guide below. How To Install Latest Docker Compose on Linux Step 3: Download and Install Harbor Download harbor installer. curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/goharbor/harbor/releases/latest | grep browser_download_url | cut -d '"' -f 4 | grep '\.tgz$' | wget -i - You can also pull the latest Harbor release from the downloads page. Unpack downloaded Harbor file. tar xvzf harbor-offline-installer*.tgz Change into harbor created after file unpacking.

cd harbor Harbor Installation without SSL In the first setup, we’ll consider installation without TLS/SSL. Copy configuration template: cp harbor.yml.tmpl harbor.yml Edit harbor configuration file, and set like below. $ nano harbor.yml .... # The IP address or hostname to access admin UI and registry service. hostname: registry.computingpost.com harbor_admin_password: StrongAdminP@s5W0$d # Harbor DB configuration database: password: StrongdbrootP@s5W0$d Harbor Installation with Let’s Encrypt SSL if your server has a public IP, you can use Let’s Encrypt free SSL certificate. Start by installing certbot tool. # Ubuntu / Debian sudo apt update && sudo apt install certbot -y # Fedora sudo dnf install certbot -y # RHEL 8/9 based systems sudo dnf -y install epel-release # CentOS 7 sudo yum -y install epel-release sudo yum -y install certbot # Arch / Manjaro sudo pacman -S certbot Then obtain SSL certificate. export DOMAIN="registry.computingpost.com" export EMAIL="admin@example.com" sudo certbot certonly --standalone -d $DOMAIN --preferred-challenges http --agree-tos -m $EMAIL --keep-until-expiring Configure https related config. hostname: registry.computingpost.com harbor_admin_password: StrongAdminP@s5W0$d # Harbor DB configuration database: password: StrongdbrootP@s5W0$d http: port: 80 https: port: 443 certificate: /etc/letsencrypt/live/registry.computingpost.com/fullchain.pem private_key: /etc/letsencrypt/live/registry.computingpost.com/privkey.pem Harbor Installation with Self Signed SSL Certificates For Self signed certificates, create certificate configuration file – Modify the file to match your values. $ cd /etc/pki/tls/certs $ sudo vim harbor_certs.cnf [ req ] default_bits = 4096 default_md = sha512 default_keyfile = harbor_registry.key prompt = no encrypt_key = no distinguished_name = req_distinguished_name # distinguished_name [ req_distinguished_name ] countryName = "KE" localityName = "Nairobi" stateOrProvinceName = "Nairobi" organizationName = "Computingpost" commonName = "registry.computingpost.com" emailAddress = "webmaster@computingpost.com" Generate key and csr: sudo openssl req -out harbor_registry.csr -newkey rsa:4096 --sha512 -nodes -keyout harbor_registry.key -config harbor_certs.cnf Create self-singed certificate with 10 years expiration date: sudo openssl x509 -in harbor_registry.csr -out harbor_registry.crt -req -signkey harbor_registry.key -days 3650 To view certificate details use the command: openssl x509 -text -noout -in harbor_registry.crt Configure https related config. hostname: registry.computingpost.com harbor_admin_password: StrongAdminP@s5W0$d # Harbor DB configuration database: password: StrongdbrootP@s5W0$d http: port: 80 https: port: 443 certificate: ./harbor_registry.crt private_key: ./harbor_registry.key Install Harbor Docker image registry Once harbor.yml and storage backend (optional) are configured, install and start Harbor using the install.sh script. sudo ./prepare sudo ./install.sh Note that the default installation does not include Notary or Clair service. These services are used for vulnerability scanning. To see installer options, run: $ ./install.sh --help Note: Please set hostname and other necessary attributes in harbor.yml first. DO NOT use localhost or 127.0.0.1 for hostname, because Harbor needs to be accessed by external clients. Please set --with-notary if needs enable Notary in Harbor, and set ui_url_protocol/ssl_cert/ssl_cert_key in harbor.yml bacause notary must run under https. Please set --with-chartmuseum if needs enable Chartmuseum in Harbor Example, enable notary and Chartmuseum: sudo ./install.sh --with-notary --with-chartmuseum To include Notary service, you must enable and configure https in harbor.yml. Confirm that all containers are started.

.... [Step 5]: starting Harbor ... [+] Running 10/10 ⠿ Network harbor_harbor Created 0.1s ⠿ Container harbor-log Started 0.7s ⠿ Container registry Started 1.6s ⠿ Container redis Started 1.4s ⠿ Container registryctl Started 1.2s ⠿ Container harbor-portal Started 1.6s ⠿ Container harbor-db Started 1.3s ⠿ Container harbor-core Started 2.0s ⠿ Container nginx Started 2.5s ⠿ Container harbor-jobservice Started 2.5s ✔ ----Harbor has been installed and started successfully.---- Harbor log files are stored in the directory /var/log/harbor/: $ ls -1 /var/log/harbor/ core.log jobservice.log portal.log postgresql.log proxy.log redis.log registryctl.log registry.log Step 4: Access Harbor After the installation has succeeded, access Harbor web console on https://registry_domain. Login with: Username: admin Password: as-set-in-harbor.yml You should get to Harbor web dashboard. With Let’s Encrypt SSL: Step 5: Managing Harbor’s lifecycle List running Harbor service containers: $ docker-compose ps NAME COMMAND SERVICE STATUS PORTS harbor-core "/harbor/harbor_core" core running (healthy) harbor-db "/docker-entrypoint.…" postgresql running (healthy) 5432/tcp harbor-jobservice "/harbor/harbor_jobs…" jobservice running (healthy) harbor-log "/bin/sh -c /usr/loc…" log running (healthy) 127.0.0.1:1514->10514/tcp harbor-portal "nginx -g 'daemon of…" portal running (healthy) 8080/tcp nginx "nginx -g 'daemon of…" proxy running (healthy) 0.0.0.0:80->8080/tcp, :::80->8080/tcp, 0.0.0.0:443->8443/tcp, :::443->8443/tcp redis "redis-server /etc/r…" redis running (healthy) 6379/tcp registry "/home/harbor/entryp…" registry running (healthy) 5000/tcp registryctl "/home/harbor/start.…" registryctl running (healthy) You can use docker-compose to manage the lifecycle of Harbor. See examples below. Stopping Harbor: $ docker-compose stop [+] Running 9/9 ⠿ Container harbor-jobservice Stopped 0.2s

⠿ Container registryctl Stopped 10.2s ⠿ Container nginx Stopped 0.3s ⠿ Container harbor-portal Stopped 0.2s ⠿ Container harbor-core Stopped 0.3s ⠿ Container redis Stopped 0.2s ⠿ Container harbor-db Stopped 10.3s ⠿ Container registry Stopped 10.2s ⠿ Container harbor-log Stopped 10.3s Restarting Harbor after stopping: $ docker-compose start [+] Running 9/9 ⠿ Container harbor-log Started 0.5s ⠿ Container harbor-portal Started 0.7s ⠿ Container registryctl Started 0.6s ⠿ Container redis Started 1.0s ⠿ Container harbor-db Started 0.9s ⠿ Container registry Started 0.9s ⠿ Container harbor-core Started 0.5s ⠿ Container harbor-jobservice Started 0.6s ⠿ Container nginx Started 0.6s Updating Harbor’s configuration: To change Harbor’s configuration, first, stop existing Harbor instance and update harbor.yml. Then run prepare script to populate the configuration. Then re-create and start Harbor’s instance: docker-compose down -v vim harbor.yml ./prepare docker-compose up -d When Harbor is installed with Notary, Clair and chart repository service: docker-compose down -v vim harbor.yml ./prepare --with-notary --with-clair --with-chartmuseum docker-compose up -d For troubleshooting, check the log file of container service in question in directory /var/log/harbor.

tail -n 100 /var/log/harbor/clair.log Visit Harbor user guide page to learn more on usage. More Harbor guides: Integrate Harbor Registry With LDAP for user Authentication Prevent users from Creating Projects in Harbor registry

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Home Security System Bangalore

The Best Smart Home Security Systems in Bangalore for 2021. DFS Services providing one of the best home security monitoring services as well as a video doorbell, IP camera, and many other security products. Visit our website for more information.

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On A Resort Somewhere in India

“What would you like to have?” the server asks Rahul. “A mojito, extra lime” he responds, chilling on the beach. He is enjoying Sunset without any worries because there is an unmonitored security system installed at his house. He left his phone in the room.

Meanwhile, Back in Rahul's Room

A storm of alerts is flooding in Rahul’s phone. His new unmonitored Home Security System is sending him alerts.

We hope Rahul enjoys his mojito. His return to the room won’t be as pleasant. Don’t be like Rahul and get stuck with alerts. Get monitored home security and receive actual responses during a break-in.

Why do people choose an unmonitored system?

Unmonitored home and business security systems are a declining trend, become popular because of the misconception that they are safe as monitored systems. They have large upfront costs, but after the initial purchase, you will only pay for additional equipment. Subscriptions are cheap or free because they don’t provide professional monitoring.

DIY (do-it-yourself) means that the systems are installed by users, and equipment can be placed by the users where they want to. Both professionally monitored and unmonitored systems can be DIY. Setup can be as simple as downloading an app and mounting your equipment.

Big Trouble Comes in Little Systems

Unmonitored security systems may seem convenient, but they won’t stop crime. They aren’t monitored 24/7 by teams of professionals. You’ll get alerts that a crime is happening, but your system won’t notify the authorities.

Monitored security systems are the only option that will alert first responders during emergencies.

It isn’t security if it isn’t monitored.

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Unmonitored systems have sold customers on the idea that they are the most advanced and optimized security technology.

Unmonitored brands have sleek designs, websites, and captivating marketing campaigns — but good technology is not exclusive to unmonitored systems.

Most monitored systems are unobtrusive and wireless.

Monitored home security is the only all-inclusive option on the market. The promise of an actual response from authorities during emergencies provides true peace of mind. You can’t place a price on a protected home and family.

Monitored home security is crucial.

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Sky Go Echo Show

$502.88

Sky Go App On Echo Show

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The Amazon Echo Show devices, with their HD touchscreens, can do everything an Echo speaker can, with added video capabilities. They also support live TV streaming now with a subscription to Hulu. Sep 16, 2020 The Amazon Echo Show is a powerful smart display, bringing the best of Alexa into the visual realm.Tap into real-time video from your home’s smart security, have video chats with friends. SkyEcho is a portable ADS-B IN/OUT transceiver consistent with the UK CAA and Australian CASA Electronic Conspicuity standards. SkyEcho enables you to SEE and BE SEEN by transmitting your aircraft position, altitude, course, and speed to surrounding aircraft, and receiving ADS-B and FLARM data for display in your Electronic Flight Bag. The main upgrade the Echo Show 10 offers is that auto-framing feature. No longer a static device that resembles a bulky alarm clock like its predecessors, the Echo Show 10 can now rotate a full 360. Wind down and cool off with a cold one or try one of our specialty cocktails when you visit the hottest bar in the area. Meet some new friends or hang out with old friends in ECHO where you will find FREE entertainment 3 days a week. Come join us when we turn up the volume. Keep checking our calendar for upcoming performances.

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The SkyEcho2 portable ADS-B transceiver has been accepted by CASA as an approved Electronic Conspicuity (EC) Deviceas an enhancement to 'See and Be Seen'.

SkyEcho2 is the world’s first commercially available portable ADS-B IN and OUT system. Complete with an integrated TSO certified SBAS GPS and barometric altimeter, SkyEcho2 transmits your aircraft location, altitude, and identification via 1090MHz ADS-B, enabling you to be seen by nearby aircraft equipped with an ADS-B receiver. In Australia, the integrated ADS-B IN receiver connects wirelessly to your favorite Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application adhering to an industry-standard protocol for ADS-B traffic – including OzRunways and AvPlan EFB. https://hunterrevolution940.tumblr.com/post/657061371628978177/community-sophos.

SkyEcho2 brings the safety benefits of ADS-B to the cockpit without the high cost of installation. As unmanned systems are increasingly equipping with ADS-B receivers as a Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology – broadcasting your location via ADS-B enables the drone to remain well clear of your location, keeping the skies safer through cooperative communication.

Under the Australian Government’s Civil Aviation Order 20.18 Amendment, new standards have been published to encourage voluntary use of ADS-B OUT systems on Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft. Sky go premier sports. The aim of the amendment is to reduce the costs of installing air-to-air surveillance technology in VFR aircraft with a view to enhancing the basic VFR safety principle of “see and avoid.”

Sky Go App On Echo Show

Price includes Case and Mount.

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SpecificationValueOperating Time12 hoursOperating Power3 wattsSize57x82x30mmWeight120 gramsSDA/SIL1/0 (TSO-C199 GPS)Operating Temp-45 to 70°CTransmitterFrequency1090MHz ±1MHzTransmit Power20W NominalFrequencyDO-260B DF-18Receiver1090 Performance-93 to 0dBm978 Performance-103 to 0dBmWAAS GPSAugmentationSBASSensitivity-167dBmAltimeterRange-1000 to 60,000ftInterfacesWi-Fi802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz 4 simultaneous ConnectionsPortsUSB-C

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Easy Steps You Can Take For Fire Safety At Home -Dfs Services

Fire safety begins at home.Every family should know the basics of how to prevent fires at home and what to do in case there is a fire.The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from the fires to identify and remove fire hazards. 60% of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working and monitored smoke alarms, and a fire escape plan that has been practised regularly can save lives. In this article, we have compiled some fire safety tips you can take on to reduce the risks in the Home.

Kitchen

Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking.

Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical cords.

Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off.

Never leave your cooking unattended.

Use appropriate cooking appliances and keep them clean.

Keep a pot cover nearby to “put a lid on it” in the event of a fire

Living Room

Fireplace: always use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fireplace opening.

Do not use extension cords in the place of additional outlets.

Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes, which can smoulder undetected for an hour before bursting into flames.

Ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish in water before disposal.

Never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattended.

Use ashtrays with a double rim and deep centre.

Keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of the reach of children.

Never leave lit candles unattended.

Bedroom

Install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. For improved safety, install a smoke alarm in every bedroom.

Check electrical appliances regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions: electric blankets, heating pads, radios, televisions, irons.

Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas

Basement

Remove all combustible and flammable materials from the basement

Do not store gasoline in basements! Store gasoline in well-ventilated areas, preferably outdoors.

Use only approved containers to store and transport gasoline.

Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year.

If you are looking for a 24×7 monitored fire detector feel free to give a call on +91 755 4926677 for free telephonic assistance. Our security experts will be happy to guide you for best smoke sensors.

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DFS sales and profits fall as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, although online sales remain strong and business now recovering

DFS today reported a 20% drop in full-year sales and a bottom-line loss following the Covid-19 lockdown, but says online sales grew by 77% year-on-year from the beginning of lockdown until July 12. The business is now seeing a strong recovery in its current financial year.

  Since showrooms reopened, orders there also recovered since customers still want to check if a sofa will be comfortable before deciding to buy it. “During lockdown,” the company said in its full-year results today, “the executive team worked hard to put in place all the steps necessary to safely welcome back employees and customers into our showrooms and restart our manufacturing and delivery operations with appropriate safety measures. To facilitate the reopening, we implemented strict social distancing and hygiene measures and introduced a new appointment system for customers which has proved popular.

  The retailer is now rolling out its own logistics business. The Sofa Delivery Co, and is also moving to its own Stockwise inventory management system.

  DFS today reported revenue of £724.5m in the year to June 28, down by 19.6% from £901m at the same time last year. Pre-tax profits came in at £81.2m down from a profit of £22.4m last time - under previous accounting rules. If this year’s results had been under the same rules, the business would have reported a pre-tax loss of £74.9m.

  Most of that fall in sales came from a £270m shortfall as its showrooms, manufacturing sites and delivery network closed for almost three months from March 23, with 90% of staff furloughed. Only its web platform continued to operate, and 500 members of staff continued working. It raised money through a new £70m debt facility and through a £64m equity placing. However, DFS said that year-on-year order growth over the last 12 weeks implied an extra £226m of additional sales in the current year.

  DFS group chief executive Tim Stacey said: “While the reported decline in profit is undoubtedly disappointing in headline financial terms, a significant proportion of this profit has already been recovered in the current year as we resumed customer deliveries. The current year has started very strongly with all showrooms now open and our digital channels continuing to grow. We believe that this growth is due to a combination of pent up demand from lockdown, consumers spending relatively more on their homes and the strength of the DFS and Sofology propositions in particular.

  “We remain focused on executing our strategy, with agility and pace, and believe that the group is well-placed to further strengthen our market-leading position in the medium term. The events of the past year have allowed us to build an even stronger sense of togetherness. We emerge from the crisis stronger and with renewed energy and purpose.”

  Looking ahead, however, it says there is uncertainty regarding the wider economic environment and the potential impact of Brexit. Products are also expected take longer to make, which means the retailer can’t promise pre-Christmas deliveries. “We therefore see a very wide range of potential outcomes, with some of our internal modelling scenarios hypothesising that the upholstery market could be weaker than the 10% year-on-year market declines seen post the global financial crisis,” it said. “Likewise we also do see a potential scenario where demand levels could even stay positive across the year.”

  DFS announced in August that it was selling The Sofa Workshop business to Halo Furnishings.

  Sustainability

DFS says that it aims to use its influence and scale, as a market leader, to offer sustainable and ethical products while creating more circular product lifecycles. “This starts from sourcing and manufacturing, through to retailing and delivery, before then ensuring the collection and responsible disposal of products at the end of their useful lives,” it said in today’s statement. “As a result, we expect to become more efficient, competitive and innovative without margin dilution to support the long-term sustainability and profitability of the group. We believe this approach to sustainability is expected by our customers and indeed embedding sustainability into everything we do is a key priority for the future.”

  Four initiatives launched this year included a wood and leather sourcing strategy, the reduction and recycling of packaging, a ’sofa rescue’ service to reduce the amount of waste product entering landfill and a tree planting initiative working with the Woodland Trust.

  Commenting, Matthew Walton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, said DFS had had an "exceptional positive" start to its current financial year, in results that illustrated the stop-start nature of the furniture sector in 2020.

  He said: "Trading conditions from October onwards are likely to deteriorate and dent the demand for big ticket purchases. With no current indication that the government furlough scheme will be extended beyond October, shoppers may start to reconsider making larger purchases. Fears over job security, with unemployment forecast to increase dramatically, and the uncertainty surrounding the end of the EU transition period will also dampen consumer confidence. While we are not expecting another shutdown of non-essential stores, increased restrictions and fear of Covid-19 will mean shoppers are more likely to be hesitant about going to stores and short circuit the current customer journey for upholstery. With healthy cash reserves, DFS is in a strong position, but the next three months are set to remain challenging."

  DFS is a Top500 retailer in RXUK Top500 research.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide | Serious Eats

Father’s Day Gift Guide | Serious Eats

Le Creuset Cake Stand

If you’ve ever been given a homemade birthday cake, return the favor by buying your favorite baker this iconic cake stand. Its heavy base keeps cakes secure and makes all types of decorating techniques a breeze.

Magnetic Knife Rack

Not only do magnetic knife strips save space, they also look pretty badass hanging on your wall. They’ll keep your knives from rubbing up against other utensils, which can make them dull (and can be dangerous, too).

Egg Cups

Any dad who loves soft-boiled eggs deserves the perfect cup to eat them from. These sturdy stoneware Le Creuset cups come in a range of beautiful colors. They’re totally classic, which is a good thing because they’ll also last for generations to come.

Kitchen-Helper Stool

Daniel’s one-and-a-half-year-old son has a new and urgent interest in whatever’s happening up on the kitchen counter that he can’t see. He begs to be picked up, but that means Daniel can cook with only one hand, which, while kind of, sort of, maybe possible, is extremely difficult. Plus, the kid is heavy. It’s time to add a learning tower to the kitchen so he can stand and watch, sometimes even help, while Daniel continues to get dinner ready. This one is great because it folds up for easy storage.

Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky

Anyone who appreciates Scotch (or good spirits in general) will embrace Nikka’s exquisite whiskies. The Taketsuru Pure Malt is named for the company’s founder, who studied in Scotland before bringing whisky distilling back to Japan. This bottling has a slight fruity character, with lingering sherry on the finish.

Meat Cleaver

This meat cleaver has a well-balanced weight, sharp edge, and solid construction—a boon since a lot of more-affordable cleavers like this one feel very cheap and after repeat use get wobbly around the handle.

Smeg Toaster

After years of putting up with a cheap toaster that I picked up at the supermarket, I recently upgraded to this super fancy Italian job in cool mint. It’s sleek design and soothing pastel color transform the kitchen’s most boring appliance into a statement piece, and it really does a good job with the toast itself. Plus, I mean, it’s really dang pretty. If nothing else, you owe it to yourself to read this toaster’s priceless reviews.

Simple Coffee Maker

The Bonavita is one of the faster models we tested, and it earned high scores in nearly all of our tastings. A single switch governs all of its operations, making the brewing process incredibly simple.

Wüsthof Classic Carving Knife

This knife features an extremely sharp edge; a well-balanced, comfortable handle; and plenty of flexibility. It carves through roast turkey like butter, leaving very little meat stuck to the bones. It has a composite handle and a full tang to offer balance and support, with a bolster that is lightly angled and slim enough to make gripping the blade easy.

REC TEC Wood Pellet Grill

REC TEC offers high-quality pellet smokers featuring excellent digital controllers and sturdy construction. With a 40-pound pellet hopper, a 680-square-inch cook surface, and nine inches of headroom, the REC TEC 680 is a large, smartly constructed pellet smoker. It also looks awesome.

12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

Indoors, I prefer the control that a shorter, seven- or nine-inch set of tongs gives me. When flipping a dozen steaks over a blazing-hot fire, though, it’s better to keep your distance. I use these OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Tongs at home, and their solid construction has lasted for a good six years of heavy (and I mean heavy) use so far.

Culina Stainless Steel Grilling Basket

A good grill basket should be durable, with a tight enough weave to allow very small foods to be cooked without risk of getting lost. Finally, it’s worth hunting down one that’s sizable enough to cook large batches of food in one go. One of our favorites is the simple Culina stainless steel basket. The metal mesh keeps even the smallest food items up on the grill grate where they belong. You can even toast or smoke nuts in it.

Set of Two Rectangular Grill Grates

If you’ve ever used a gas grill and grown frustrated with unfixable hot and cool spots and overall weak performance, this tool is for you. Made from hard anodized aluminum, the GrillGrate system sits directly on your existing grate, amplifying and evening out the heat, which allows for more even cooking, flare-up resistance, and exceptional sear marks.

A Nice Apron

There’s form, and then there’s function. The aprons from Tilit are great on both fronts. Made from waxed cotton, they offer breathability along with water resistance, but they’re also damned handsome. Several NYC restaurants have commissioned custom apron designs from the company for their chefs and cooks, and I’m pretty psyched to wear one of these bad boys at home, too.

My Mexico City Kitchen: Recipes and Convictions

Mexico City is one of Sasha’s favorite cities in the world, and he’s traveled there a fair amount with his family. They always make sure to have lunch at Chef Gabriela Cámara’s restaurant Contramar when they’re in the DF. Her food is bright, light, and absolutely delicious, and her newly published cookbook is everything.

Presto Tilt-N-Fold Griddle

Presto’s Tilt-n-Fold model is very simple to set up and operate, and it has a compact design that makes it easy to store in kitchen cabinets when not in use. It has a large, smooth, nonstick cooking surface that heats mostly evenly, can be set at an angle to drain grease, and is easy to clean. We love the price, too.

KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment

The great thing about buying a meat grinder attachment is that you already know that the hardest-working part of your grinder—the motor—is going to be a workhorse that can power through even the toughest grinding projects. Stand mixer attachments are a great option if you make a lot of sausage. You can grind the meat directly into the bowl, then attach the bowl to the machine and immediately start mixing it with the paddle to develop protein. It’s a real time-saver.

La Venenosa Sierra de Jalisco Raicilla

If your dad likes to be on the cutting edge of what’s cool, impress him with a whole type of spirits he may not have tried. Raicilla is distilled from agave, like tequila and mezcal, but few people have heard of it, since it only entered American markets in 2014. Sierra de Jalisco has a vibrant acidity, with earthy-fruity-vegetal elements playing around it. If Dad’s a fan of funky mezcals, he’ll enjoy raicilla’s incredible complexity.

Affordable Mandoline Slicer

A great mandoline will rapidly make photo-worthy cuts of your favorite vegetables, whether it’s thin slices of radishes for a salad or potatoes for a gratin. This basic OXO slicer has three thickness settings and perches over a bowl to easily catch the slices as they fall.

Brooklyn Bartender

If your dad has a taste for a well-made cocktail, but isn’t that likely to take off on a bar crawl in Brooklyn, this book is the perfect solution. It features 300 innovative and classic drink recipes from the best bars of the borough; every cocktail I’ve made so far has been killer. The drinks Carey Jones has selected aren’t dumbed down at all, but, for the most part, you’re not looking at mile-long ingredient lists, either.

World’s Fair Barbecue Rub

Ariel discovered this spice mix 11 years ago, and it’s still one of her favorite things to give as a gift. It’s a perfect blend of everyday ingredients (shallots, garlic, paprika, and sea salt), but with unusual flavor notes from grains of paradise. She buys it by the pound to dump on meat, seafood, and even eggs, but you can start by picking it up a reasonably sized jar or bag.

Julep Cups

I don’t often recommend single-function items, but for the cocktail enthusiast, a couple of julep cups really are fun to have. There’s nothing like holding that metal cup frosted with ice on a blisteringly hot summer day—glass just doesn’t pull the effect off in the same way. If the recipient doesn’t have an ice crusher, check out my Lewis bag suggestion as well.

PDT Cocktails App

At drink o’clock, wefind myself turning to this app. Enter all the bottles you have at home when you start, and the app will tell you all of the drinks you can make, with recipes straight from New York’s famous PDT cocktail lounge. You can also search for drinks of a certain type or cocktails created by a favorite bartender, and save favorites for making again. (To give an app as a gift, look for the arrow to the right of the “buy” icon.)

The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

A New York Times best seller! The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt is his column from this very website, blown up to 900-plus pages (and seven-plus pounds) of concentrated culinary science. Gorgeous color photos, detailed how-tos, and elaborate explainers cover ingredients, technique, gear, and the secrets of the universe underneath it all. May include puns.

Big Ice Cube Tray

If you like your whiskey with a giant ice cube, then you’ll really be into Mammoth Cubes—unlike ice cube trays from current competitor brands, these make eight cubes (not six) and are actually stackable, so they don’t require a section unto themselves in your freezer.

Wooden Pizza Peel for Launching Pizzas

Wooden peels absorb excess moisture and have a rougher surface than metal, which means that your stretched and topped pizza dough will remain loose and easy to launch far longer, saving you from potential pizza-spilled-all-over-the-oven accidents. Though there are cheaper options around, I love my Perfect Peel Baker’s Board, handcrafted to last a lifetime from gorgeous solid cherrywood. They’ll even put your initials or logo on it if you’d like!

Espresso Cups

Espresso cups make a nice gift on their own for coffee fiends. But when they’re Le Creuset, they’re even better—mostly because everything from the French heritage brand is aesthetically pleasing and built to last. Oh, and these cups might be the most affordable Le Creuset pieces on the market. So, if you want in on the trend for a moderate price, they make a good starter item.

Lever Corkscrew

The OXO worked on every bottle and cork we tested it with. The two-step motion—push down, then pull up—yanks the cork out in about two seconds. Repeat the process, and the cork drops free of the opener. The capable foil cutter clips into the body of the tool.

Now & Again: Go-To Recipes, Inspired Menus + Endless Ideas for Reinventing Leftovers

This cookbook by Julia Turshen, author of Small Victories and Feed the Resistance, is full of simple, delicious meals for everyday eating, parties, and holidays. Better yet, each one includes a bunch of suggestions for how to remake it as leftovers. It’s a trove of great, creative ideas, and a must for any bookworm.

Misen Chef’s Knife

This is the holy grail of inexpensive chef’s knives: incredible quality and design, high-end materials, perfect balance, and a razor-sharp edge.

Uuni 2S Pizza Oven

There are a lot of custom-designed pizza ovens out there in various price ranges. I reviewed a bunch of them, and one of my favorites was the Uuni 3. It consists of a small stainless steel box with a pizza stone set inside it. You load up a hopper on the rear of the unit with wood pellets, light it up with a torch or lighter fluid, and let it preheat. About 15 minutes later, you’re ready to cook. This little powerhouse hits temperatures in excess of 900°F and bakes up Neapolitan-sized pizzas in just 60 to 90 seconds.

Serving bowl

There’s no such thing as too many serving bowls, and this simple two-tone piece goes with virtually everything. At 11.5 inches across, it’s the perfect size for dad’s favorite side dishes; in my house, it’s go-to for salads, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and pasta.

AeroGarden Harvest

Cooking with fresh herbs makes every recipe better. Cooking with fresh herbs that you grew all by yourself makes life better. The AeroGarden takes the guesswork out of growing herbs inside, with an automated light to keep your parsley and thyme thriving and weekly reminders for water and nutrients. Just prepare yourself for epic amounts of basil.

Welding Gloves for Grilling

After countless failed grilling mitts, we got ourselves a pair of welding gloves to use when grilling or smoking and never looked back. With great heat protection, dexterity, and construction, these are a necessity for every backyard cook.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

Marco Colzani is a great Italian bean-to-bar chocolate maker, with a number of excellent products under his brand, Amaro. But it’s his spreads that have Ed addicted, particularly the Cacao Nocciole, or hazelnut-and-chocolate variety. Imagine a Nutella-like substance, but made with the freshest roasted hazelnuts and extra-chocolaty high-quality cocoa powder.

Zojirushi Rice Cooker

A couple years ago, I managed to convince my wife of the necessity of buying a rice cooker. Not just any rice cooker: a Zojirushi. The only concession I was willing to make had to do with the size, since she wisely noted that we didn’t have the counter space for any rice cooker at all, let alone the kind of rice cooker that I had in mind. So I bought a little guy that fits, max, three cups of rice, but really is only usable for about two and a half. She’s since come around to the indisputable excellence of the cooker, and she loves everything about it, from the wonderful rice it makes to the “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” it plays when you turn it on.

Small Baking Steel Griddle

These days, I keep this solid slab of steel permanently atop one of the burners of my stove. One side has a pebbled surface—ideal for getting extra-crisp, better-than-a-baking-stone crust on homemade pizzas. And, unlike a baking stone, this thing is going to last forever. The griddle arrives as shiny steel, but with just a few uses, it seasons up into a dark, slick nonstick surface that Dad can use for pancakes, eggs, hamburgers, grilled cheese, and more.

KitchenAid Pasta Attachment

This is hands down the KitchenAid attachment I use most often. It takes all of the frustration and fussiness out of making fresh pasta, and, unlike the manual alternatives out there, it’s incredibly easy and efficient to operate on your own. Hello, homemade ravioli!

Mediterranean Power Snacks Gift Box

There’s nothing worse than a hangry family member. Make sure Dad always has a snack on hand with this Mediterranean-themed gift box, brimming with Spanish snacks like chorizo, crunchy almonds, crackers, and fig cake.

Charcuterie

Ruhlman and Polcyn do a great job of demystifying one of the more abstruse cooking arts, and, while charcuterie may seem daunting, it can be gratifyingly easy. Start simple, with the pancetta, confit, rillettes, and duck prosciutto, and you’ll find yourself with a mold-inoculated curing chamber in no time.

The One True Barbecue

Race relations, religion, the New South versus the Old: These are just a smattering of the heavy issues Rien Fertel writes about through the lens of—well—smoked meat in this new book. And, while you might be thinking, “Oh, man, another book about barbecue?”, this one stands out from the crowd thanks to Fertel’s superb writing and storytelling skills. In a book that’s part culinary history, part personal narrative, and part tale of an American road trip, Fertel travels throughout the South, documenting the men who have long stood behind the fires practicing the time-consuming pursuit of whole hog barbecue—the ones who have been keeping alive the embers of what once seemed like a dying art, and the ones who are inspiring a new generation of pitmasters today.

Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto

If you’re looking for one definitive primer on pasta-making in its myriad forms, this is it: Superlative step-by-step photographs take the guesswork out of potentially intimidating fundamentals, like mixing and kneading dough, as well as more intricate tasks, like pleating teardrops of corn- and cheese-stuffed culurgiònes. Better yet, author Marc Vetri arms you with the tools and knowledge that allow for controlled, intelligent experimentation and exploration before sending you into the fray.

Ice Cream Maker

Homemade ice cream tastes better than almost anything you can buy in a store, and it’s a snap to make. This ice cream maker, from Cuisinart, is all the gear you need: an easy-to-use workhorse that makes delicious ice cream every time. The simple construction means that there are few moving parts to break, and the wide mouth at the top makes it simple to add mix-ins and scoop out your ice cream when it’s at its fresh, creamy best.

Salt Cellar

Proper seasoning is one of the most important parts of cooking, and if you’re still using plain table salt from (heaven forbid!) a saltshaker, you’re shooting yourself in the food. Using kosher salt from a salt cellar lets you feel exactly how much salt is getting into your food, whether it’s a tiny pinch or a big ol’ wallop.

Lewis Bag

If you’re following my advice to buy someone julep cups, you might as well go all the way and grab a canvas Lewis bag, too: It’s used to smash ice into a fine powder with a mallet. Unless, of course, the person you’re buying for already has an ice crusher.

Vacuum Sealer

Know someone who’s interested in sous vide cooking? They’re gonna want this. And it’s handy for way more than just sous vide cooking. A vacuum sealer makes it really easy to save meats or other foods in the freezer, and it keeps air (read: freezer burn) off it all. The Oliso sealer uses a unique resealable-bag system, which means far less wasted plastic than a conventional cut-and-seal vacuum sealer.

Electric Countertop Pressure Cooker

A pressure cooker is a cooking vessel that just keeps on giving: Once you discover the time-saving feats it’s capable of, you’ll never look back. The good ones aren’t cheap, but man, is it ever worth having one. A countertop electric model gives you set-it-and-forget-it convenience. With the Breville Fast Slow Pro Cooker, not only do you have complete control over your pressure cooking (including any pressure level from 1.5 to 12 psi), you also have a slow cooker and a rice cooker built right in. It’ll even sear meat for stews.

Wusthof Classic Chef’s Knife

If you’re dead set on a traditional German knife profile—characterized by a more curved blade that’s bigger and heavier than the Japanese options—the Wüsthof Classic continues to be a stalwart. It weighs more than most of the other knives tested, giving it a solid and sturdy feel, but it still handles well and has a sharp edge.

Introduction to Japanese Cuisine: Nature, History and Culture

The Japanese Culinary Academy has released a series of textbooks about Japanese cuisine and technique, and every one of them is gorgeous. It’s the ideal gift for a dad with an interest in Japanese cooking.

Cynar 70

Cynar (pronounced chee-NAHR) is often identified by the artichoke on the label, but that’s just one of the many flavors you’ll find in this complex liqueur. And, while we’re fans of the rich, sweet, and vegetal 1950s original, we’re really excited about the new Cynar on the block. Cynar 70 is 35% alcohol instead of 16.5%, and the extra booze makes a marked difference, rendering the liqueur a bit less sweet and accentuating its bold, spicy flavors. If Dad likes Negronis or other bitter drinks, this is a great choice for a gift.

Dyson Handheld Vacuum

Dad keeps his kitchen spotless because even just one crumb will summon all those Florida critters. This handheld vacuum (which I have, use, and swear by myself) ensures zero crumbs left behind, whether it’s hanging in that small space under the dishwasher or the crevice between the stove and the cabinets.

Anova Precision Cooker

Sous vide cooking—cooking foods in vacuum-sealed pouches in precisely controlled water baths—is no longer relegated to fancy restaurant kitchens. The Anova Precision Cooker is the best home water-bath controller on the market, with an easy-to-use interface, Bluetooth support, rock-solid construction, a sleek look, and an affordable price tag to boot.

Anson Mills Grits

It may sound nuts to mail-order cornmeal and grits, given that they’re found on any supermarket shelf. But I’d argue that you haven’t experienced the best cornbread, grits, or other classic Southern dishes until you’ve had them made with the kind of high-quality stuff Anson Mills is selling. It’ll change how you understand those foods and what they can be.

ThermoWorks Thermapen

The Cadillac of kitchen thermometers is indispensable when roasting meat, cooking steaks, making candy, deep-frying, or at any other time precise temperature control is needed. With a big display and a blazing-fast measuring time of under two seconds, you won’t find a better, easier-to-use thermometer out there.

Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder

It’s not exactly cheap, but this burr grinder does an admirable job of grinding coffee for espresso, pourover, or drip, all at a significantly lower price point than similarly performing competitors.

Craighill Trophy Bottle Opener

We wouldn’t normally spend $9 on a bottle opener, let alone $95. But this beautiful creation from Craighill, made by Niki’s good friend from college, is both sculptural and functional, just as the website proclaims. When it’s not opening bottles, use it to decorate your coffee or dining table, or even as a paperweight on your desk.

Weber Spirit E330 Liquid Propane Gas Grill

The Spirit E330 was introduced last year to replace the E320. The two models are identical except that the 330 adds a 7,500-BTU sear burner between the left and middle main burners. Sear burners are one of our favorite extras for gas grills. You’ll love turning this baby up to 11 when searing steaks and burgers.

Miracle-Gro Twelve Indoor Growing System

After previously lauding Aerogardens for how easy they make it to grow herbs at home (and how having a constant supply of fresh herbs has changed her cooking), Ariel’s upgraded to this larger system from Miracle-Gro. The increased size—it’s about as big as a side table—and bright lights allow you to grow a bounty of lettuces, herbs, and other greens, and you can program the app to turn the lights off and on according to your schedule. An expensive but excellent gift for anyone who loves fresh produce and fears their own black thumbs.

Leave-In Dual-Probe Thermometer

The Smoke is designed for grillers and barbecuers, but it’s a precise two-probe thermometer that can be calibrated and is just as handy indoors. Use the meat probe to gauge the temperature inside a roast and the ambient probe to track the smoker or grill’s temperature.

Tiffin

I’m a sucker for bentos, tiffins, and other tidy ways to carry lunch to the office, and the fact that I don’t technically have an office to carry lunch to anymore has only slightly dampened my enthusiasm. This two-layer tiffin is neat and attractive without being too cutesy, and it’s small enough that it won’t occupy too much space in a shared fridge. In the warmer months, it’ll do just as well for packing sandwiches and individual portions of salad or fresh fruit for a picnic.

Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve Gin

Burrough’s Reserve is a rare thing indeed: a gin you can enjoy neat. It’s distilled in founder James Burrough’s original copper pot still, then rested in barrels that once held the aromatic aperitif wine Lillet, picking up a light straw color and a touch of oak. The barrel-aging mellows the familiar juniper-citrus character of Beefeater just a bit, for a spirit that’s smooth and satisfying. It makes a superior Martini or Vesper, but it may be at its most appealing served solo in a chilled glass.

Pistachio Spread

Since first getting his hands on a jar of this pistachio spread, Sasha hasn’t shut up about it. Made from Sicilian pistachios, olive oil, sugar, and sea salt, it’s sweet, slightly salty, incredibly creamy, and just flat-out delicious. While it’s not cheap, this is one of those specialty products that are actually worth the price tag, and it makes a great gift. Spread it on bread, drizzle it over ice cream, or just eat it by the spoonful straight from the jar.

Stainless Steel Food Scale With Pull-Out Display

A good digital scale is an essential tool for bakers or home charcuterie makers. The OXO Food Scale comes with an easy-to-clean removable stainless steel weighing surface, great accuracy and precision, and a pullout backlit display to make measuring simple, even for large or unwieldy items.

Mixing Glass

This hand-blown and -etched mixing glass from Japan looks stunning on a bar cart and even better in action, whether you’re stirring a Negroni, a Martini, or a Manhattan. Mixing glasses made from two parts joined together sometimes split at the seam, but this version, made in one piece with a beaker-like spout, can stand up to heavy use.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker

I tested dozens of stovetop pressure cookers before settling on Kuhn Rikon’s Duromatic. It has a heavy sandwiched-aluminum-and-steel base that gives you even heat and a pressure gauge that makes telling exactly how much pressure has built up inside visual and intuitive.

Tojiro Fujitora Honesuki

Over the course of his career, Daniel has slowly built up a decent collection of both traditional and Western-style Japanese knives. Next on his list is a honesuki—a small, triangular butchery knife that tapers to a fine point. It’s designed for breaking down chickens and other small pieces of meat. The blade isn’t meant to cut through bone, but instead to deftly slide through meat and connective tissue, and carve its way between joints.

Best Poultry Shears

Oxo’s poultry shears include an easy to engage and disengage locking mechanism, a looped handle that won’t allow greasy hands to slip when squeezing hard, and a take-apart hinge for thorough cleaning. But what really makes it our top pick is that it’s one of the only pairs of shears we tested that can both snip through squirmy skin and cleave through bone. If poultry shears can’t do that, you might as well not own a pair.

Sant’Eustachio Whole Coffee Beans

Sant’Eustachio is a coffee-bar institution in the center of Rome, and it’s where Sasha’s life as a coffee drinker began when he was a kid. The baristi at Sant’Eustachio perform coffee alchemy at espresso machines outfitted with custom-made metal partitions that keep their methods secret from curious onlooking customers. He always tries to bring back a bag of Sant’Eustachio coffee for his father every time he visits the Eternal City, but now he can just order some online. How convenient!

Rice, Noodle, Fish

Warning: Reading this book might lead to the purchase of some very expensive plane tickets. The Roads & Kingdoms crew will get you hungry for a journey to Japan: for onigiri basted with chicken fat, juicy one-bite gyoza, milky-white tonkotsu ramen broth, and briny sea urchin. Is Japan the best place on earth to eat? This book will convince you that it is.

Buttery Popcorn Seasoning

Ariel’s dad has long been a movie-theater-popcorn fanatic—he’s been known to go into the theater just to get popcorn, then leave. This popcorn seasoning will cut out the middleman, allowing her dad to make his very own cinema-worthy popcorn right at home.

Dark-Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds

You can find dark chocolate and almonds combined in any number of candy bars. What distinguishes these delicious nuggets from Nuts.com is the generous sprinkling of sea salt embedded in the thick chocolate shell. Just be sure not to open them for a taste—once you’ve had one, the rest will never make it to Dad.

Insulated Beverage Bottle

The Hydro Flask is designed to keep water cold for hours on end, but its vacuum-insulated walls don’t discriminate between beverages: The 32-ounce flask can also accommodate a full bottle of wine, or a big batch of margaritas. It’s ideal for picnics and trips to the beach, no matter what you’re drinking.

Cast Iron Skillet

Old cast iron has a perfectly smooth nonstick surface that’s surprisingly easy to maintain. You can sear, bake, roast, braise, stew, and deep-fry in it, and there’s nothing more thoughtful than a gift that you have to expend a bit of effort to find (check out eBay, yard sales, and flea markets). Of course, these modern Lodge pans will do in a pinch if vintage isn’t in the cards.

Frankies 457 Olive Oil

Fancy olive oil always makes a good gift, but there’s a difference between fancy olive oil and good fancy olive oil. The house oil from Frankies 457 Sputino in Brooklyn is delicious (i.e. great on fresh bread and in dishes), is DOC cerified, and comes in a nice tin that prevents the light from spoiling the product.

Metal Pizza Peel for Retrieving Pizzas

Wooden pizza peels are too thick to easily slide under a pie once it’s hit the oven; for that, you’ll want a thin-bladed metal peel. A thin-gauge aluminum peel is just fine for the occasional baker, but it’ll bend and warp eventually. If you’re going to be making pizza multiple times a year for many years to come, you might want to spring for something heavy-duty. I use the KettlePizza Pro Peel, which has a thick-gauge aluminum body that extends fully past the solid teakwood handle.

Whiskey Set

For the last few years, I’ve taken to buying my dad a nice bottle of whiskey for most special occassions. This year, I’ll be staying on theme, but changing things up by giving him something a bit longer lasting. This whiskey set from Snowe is durable and elegant, and I know it’ll get serious use in the years to come.

Cuisinart Blender

The Cuisinart is an easy-to-use, powerful blender that aced many of our tests. This model’s dashboard is intuitive, and it features a built-in timer that counts down for you or can be programmed to stop after a certain number of seconds.

Diaspora Co. Turmeric

This turmeric is as bright as a bar of gold, with a lovely, sleek label to match. Apart from the high-quality turmeric and nice packaging, the spice comes with a feel-good story: Diaspora Co. is run by queer women of color, and each jar purchased puts a much-higher-than-average amount of money back into the turmeric farmer’s hands.

Food Dehydrator

Elazar’s dad has always been into gardening, but recently he found a way to actually use all of the produce he grows. Since he got an Excalibur dehydrator a few years ago, he’s put more or less everything he grows through it. That means Elazar gets sent bags of dehydrated tomatoes, apple and pear slices, and more. This is a great gift for any dads who love to garden—or make jerky! Plus, if you’re lucky, you’ll start getting gift baskets from them.

Wine Fridge

Take it from us: Living in hot urban apartments makes storing age-worthy wines nearly impossible, unless you don’t mind risking the life of a pricey Burgundy by putting it through years of extreme temperature swings. Anyone with an interest in building even a modest collection of special-occasion bottles should get a wine fridge. It’s a small investment that protects your real investment.

Le Creuset Wooden Scraping Spoon

I have a problem with wooden spoons. I collect them like nobody’s business. But there are a few I always turn back to, and this one, from Le Creuset, is one of them. It’s gorgeous to look at; it has a flat front, which makes it great for scraping up fond or stirring vegetables; and it’s got a smooth, ergonomic grip that makes using it a joy.

Roccbox Outdoor Pizza Oven

The Roccbox is an incredible little oven with simple, reliable operation, whether you’re using gas, wood, or charcoal to fire it. It consistently hits wood-fired-oven temperatures and maintains them for as long as you are cooking, with no fussing or babysitting, which means Dad can spend more time enjoying pizza with his friends and family and less time coddling a temperamental flame.

Island Creek Oysters by Mail

Few things get me as excited as a good raw bar, but most of the time, I eat far fewer than I want because, after the first couple dozen oysters or so, it just gets to be too expensive. That’s even truer when the oysters are top-notch, like the briny little suckers from Island Creek up in Massachusetts. But here’s the good news: You can order Island Creek’s oysters online by the 50- or 100-count for much less than they cost at most restaurants and have them in your hands the next day for an at-home shucking extravaganza. (Obviously, it helps to learn to shuck first.)

High-Output Torch

Forget those puny kitchen torches designed to make crème brûlée for ants. If you want some serious torching power in the kitchen, for putting the final touch on fancy desserts or for finishing off a sous vide steak, you want a high-output torch like this one. You’ll get a deeper char than you’ll ever be able to get from using a skillet alone.

Fixed-Cup Spice Grinder

The sleek and minimalist design of the Krups means it’s easy to hold, handle, and store—perfect for anyone tight on space. Even without a removable bowl, cleanup is a cinch because spices never get trapped beneath the blade, and there are no unnecessary ridges or notches to clog with spices. The one-touch operation makes it easy to use, and it quickly yields a fine and consistent grind in both large, tough spices and smaller seeds.

Belgian Waffle Maker

Waffles are a pretty big deal in my family, and my dad knows full well that when I gift him kitchen equipment, I plan to use it whenever I come to visit (whether that’s buttermilk waffles on a whim, or a well-timed batch of yeast raised waffles on Christmas morning). Plus, my dad’s no stranger to the kitchen, so that iron will see plenty of use through the years.

Breville Smoking Gun

At home, my mom usually does all the cooking, so when my dad takes a crack at dinner it’s really an event. Without the burden of having cook every night, he’s like a kid at an amusment park, gleefully breaking out the pressure cooker and dusting off the blow torch. The smoking gun will make the perfect addition to his rowdy dive into the culinary world. It allows you to easily smoke anything indoors with just the flip of a switch. Equipped with an assorment of wood chips, the smoking gun offers instant dad-fun right out of the box. I can see it now—there’s probably going to be smoked dal along with smoked chana masala and smoked raitha at the next “dad” dinner.

Pizza Wheel

When it comes to portioning pizza, a knife simply won’t cut it. At least, not if you don’t want to drag cheese and toppings all over the place. For my money, nothing beats a traditional pizza wheel.

Tacos: Recipes and Provocations

My good friend Jordana Rothman cowrote this thoughtful ode to tacos with chef Alex Stupak, and it’s a must-have for anyone ready to take a deep dive into corn, masa, tortillas, and everything—modern and traditional—you can stuff into them.

Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling

In this book, Meathead Goldwyn, the founder of AmazingRibs.com, distills decades of research on the art and science of barbecue and grilling into a single volume that shows not just the best ways to take food to live fire, but why the techniques work. Far more than a recipe book alone (though there are tons of bulletproof recipes), this text will teach Dad the hard-tested fundamentals of outdoor cooking, giving him the confidence to cook anything, even without a recipe. The myth-busting and equipment tips alone were enough to get me hooked.

R. Murphy Duxbury Oyster Knife

I’ve used many, many oyster knives in my life, and the R. Murphy Duxbury knife is my hands-down favorite. It has a fat, grippy handle that’s easy to wield, and a short blade that tapers to a point and always manages to find the sweet spot on an oyster’s hinge. Pop! The slightly sharpened blade edges make slicing through the muscle and removing the top shell as smooth as butter.

The Chili Cookbook

This isn’t just a chili cookbook. Robb Walsh digs deep into the beloved dish’s ancestry, tracing threads through Mexico City, San Antonio, and Santa Fe—as you might expect—but also Hungary, Greece, and the Canary Islands (off the coast of North Africa). Walsh is one of food writing’s best storytellers, so the book is satisfying even if you never whip out your Dutch oven and get cooking. You should, though: The fascinating tale is best enjoyed with a big bowl of chili con carne. (Walsh’s recipe from El Real in Houston is killer.)

Snow Leopard Vodka

Snow Leopard stands out among vodkas for its texture—distilled from spelt, it’s fuller-bodied and richer-tasting than most vodkas. It makes for a pleasantly weighty martini.

Marble and Acacia Wood Cake Stand

Like a pretty Bundt pan, a beautiful cake stand has an aesthetic value of its own, even without a cake—but present it with your giftee’s favorite cake on top, and it will also be a nice reminder of the day.

Misono UX10 Chef’s Knife

A deft and nimble blade, Misono’s UX10 is one of the lightest-weight knives we tested. It’s razor-sharp right out of the box and handled every task we threw at it with ease, dicing an onion as if it were as soft as a blob of Jell-O and making paper-thin slices of smoked salmon as if the knife were a true slicer.

Fancy Glass Pitcher

I actually received this classic Waterford pitcher as a wedding gift, and it’s become a workhorse in my home. When I’m not using it to decant wine, it’s hard at work serving cocktails, ice water, and juices. And in between any special occasion, you can drop in some fresh flowers and use it as a vase.

Beyond Curry Indian Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through India

Indian food has a reputation for being difficult and time-consuming, with hard-to-find ingredients and new techniques. I get it. It’s intimidating. But in this book, Serious Eater Denise D’silva Sankhé breaks Indian cooking down into simple techniques that any home cook can master to produce amazingly flavorful dishes with minimal effort. Over the course of more than 100 recipes, Denise introduces us to simple cooking from every region of India, focusing on home-style dishes that move well beyond the world of curries. I’m also super stoked that she includes notes with every recipe on whether it’s vegan, vegetarian, and/or allergy-friendly.

Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking

I’ve never been to Zahav, the Philadelphia restaurant where Michael Solomonov serves his Israeli cuisine, but its namesake book has nevertheless changed the way I cook. If Dad still cooks the occasional meal for you, you might point him toward the hummus tahini recipe, which includes a novel technique for incorporating garlic and lemon that alone is worth the price of admission. I’ve loved the Yemenite beef soup (and the accompanying hot sauce), his wide focus on vegetarian-friendly dishes, and a host of homemade condiments that will elevate almost any meal, even if you don’t follow the full recipes from the book.

Pralus

I don’t mind baking with supermarket chocolate bars, but when it comes to snacking I’d rather spring for the good stuff—especially when it comes to my dad. He’s decidedly a “bite of dark chocolate after dinner” kinda guy, which means every bite needs to count, and that’s where this stack of single origin chocolates comes in. It’s a fun way to explore the world of chocolate, and learn how different beans and countries of origin can impact its taste. Plus, I can steal some when he’s not looking.

Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett Pellet Grill (Wifi Enabled)

Surprisingly, many of the portable pellet smokers out there still have an antiquated LMH controller, while Davy Crockett employs Green Mountain’s advanced digital touch-pad controller, with an integrated meat thermometer that lets you check internal meat temp with the flick of a switch.

Breville Crispy Pizza Oven

If our rice cooker got it on with a Roomba, we imagine their offspring might look a bit like the new Breville Crispy Crust countertop pizza oven. It’s a new plug-and-go appliance that promises “professional brick-oven results right in your own kitchen,” for about $150.

Glass Tumblers

My dad lives in Florida and never drinks enough water. These little tumblers seem like the perfect compromise to get him to drink just enough to not get totally dehydrated every day. And if he refuses to fill them with water, at least he can use them for alcoholic beverages. The final plus: They stack, so they won’t take up too much space in his cabinets.

Gin Mare

Friends have toted bottles of this fantastic gin back from Barcelona, but now you can buy it in the US. Macerated with Arbequina olives, thyme, rosemary, and basil, along with cardamom and coriander, it’s remarkably creamy, savory, and spicy. It makes for a wonderfully aromatic Martini and a super-complex, earthy G&T.

GelPro Floor Mat

If you love to cook and host parties, you’ll know that a lot of prep time is spent on your feet. Why not make at least the cooking part a bit more comfortable with one of these gel mats? It’ll provide some nice cushion under your feet, so when it’s time to put on your party shoes, you’ll be ready.

The Glenrothes Triple Pack Gift Set

Why give your dad one Scotch when you can give him three? This gift set includes three 100-milliliter bottles. A combination of 10 vintages from 1989 through 2007, the Vintage Reserve is mellow and fruity, the range of young and older whiskies contributing both bright, fresh citrus on the one hand and rich, oaky elements on the other. Sherry Cask (aged, as the name might suggest, in used sherry butts) leans toward dried fruit, and the Bourbon Cask (aged in bourbon barrels) toward creamy vanilla.

The Cocktail Chronicles

Having The Cocktail Chronicles at your side is like having a friend who always knows a good drink recipe for whatever you’ve got on hand. It doesn’t talk your ear off or suggest something with a dozen ingredients. Instead, it shares classics, recent spins on classics, and drinks you’ve never heard of but can easily mix up and enjoy, and the introductions are never preachy or boring. This book will appeal to full-on cocktail fanatics and newbies alike; there’s something delicious on every page.

Portable Kitchen Timer

I can’t tell you how many times I burn bread crumbs or forget about the nuts I’m toasting in the oven. At least, I used to. That was all before I got myself a couple of these easy-to-use, loud kitchen timers that I can hang around my neck, so I never forget about something in the kitchen, even if I leave the room.

Cooking Coat

Aprons get all the attention, but they don’t protect your clothes nearly well enough, leaving large swaths of sleeves and shoulders exposed to spatters and stains. You could always put on a shirt you don’t care too much about before donning an apron, but a protective work coat like this keeps your clothes safe without requiring a complete costume change.

Cuisinart ICE-21 Ice Cream Machine

The value-to-cost ratio on this lightweight model can’t be beat. It uses a pre-frozen, coolant-lined canister to chill down the ice cream base, eliminating the need for salt and ice or an expensive compressor. When properly frozen, the canister churns up in less time than any other model we tested, for creamy and smooth ice creams and other frozen desserts. This undemanding model has one button, a lid that easily snaps into place, and a small footprint for tight spaces.

Carbon Steel Omelette Pan

A good carbon steel has many of the qualities that make cast iron great—it’s durable, it forms a completely nonstick surface if cared for properly, and it’s inexpensive—but it’s lighter and easier to maneuver than cast iron, making it great for sautéing and searing everyday foods.

Espro Press P5

Thanks to a few simple innovations in the filter and beaker design, this French press fixes a few of the brewing device’s biggest drawbacks. The result is a cleaner batch of coffee that won’t accidentally over-steep.

Good Kitchen Shears

A good pair of kitchen shears is one of those things that are hard to appreciate until you have them. Sure, there are all the obvious uses, like opening food packages with a snip and cutting up poultry, but that’s just the start. Take another look at those things. Yes, that’s right, they’re also a nutcracker. Aha, yup, and a bottle opener. Did you see the flathead screwdriver built into them? Handy, right? Oh, they can also be used to unscrew stubborn jar tops. They’re way more than just a pair of scissors. Plus, the two blades come fully apart, so you can wash them really well—no icky chicken juice hiding in the recesses. Isn’t avoiding salmonella poisoning a gift worth giving?

6-Quart Instant Pot

The Instant Pot Duo60 is a fantastic value and performed almost as well as the top pick among countertop pressure cookers we tested. It’s easy to use, the company has a reputation for great customer service, and there’s an avid and helpful community of users online to boot.

Unicorn Magnum Pepper Mill

I’ll admit it: I’m a pepper mill snob. I need my mill to produce a shower of evenly crushed peppercorns. I want to be able to control the size of those grains, from a rough crush to a fine powder. Not only that, I want my pepper mill to last. With a solid metal burr and a unique, easy-to-load design, this is my favorite pepper mill of all time.

Cast Iron Combo Cooker

A combo cooker is the key to getting a gorgeous, shattering crust on homemade bread. It acts as its own little steam chamber, like what you’d find in a professional bread oven, and it costs way less than a kitchen renovation.

OXO Good Grips Two-Piece Grilling Set

A quality spatula and tongs are essential for good grilling. Seek out ones with long handles, such as OXO’s two-piece grilling set, to keep your fingers as far from the heat as possible. The nearly flat, scalloped edge on the OXO tongs is especially appealing—it’s extra easy to slide the tongs under meat, vegetables, and other ingredients on the grill.

Redbreast 15 Year Irish Whiskey

If Dad finds Scotch too smoky, bourbon too sweet, and rye too spicy, Irish whiskey is the ideal gift. Redbreast emerges from the barrels complex and substantial; some of the whiskey is aged in sherry casks, lending it a weight and dark hue, while some is aged in bourbon casks, imparting characteristic vanilla flavors. There’s a hint of fruit up front and spice on the finish.

Countertop Seltzer Maker

Make your own seltzer water at home with this easy-to-use unit. It comes equipped with LED indicators displaying three levels of carbonation and a BPA-free bottle that locks into the unit with no twisting, and it requires no batteries or electricity to operate. This model fits 14.5-ounce and three-ounce CO2 cylinders, which can be traded in for just the cost of the gas at your local hardware or home-goods store.

All-Clad Two-Quart Saucepan

This small 2-quart saucepan is perfect for making and warming sauces, cooking small portions of grain, and heating liquids.

Japanese Nakiri Vegetable Knife

A good gift for dads who are knife-curious, a nakiri is a double-beveled knife typically used just for slicing vegetables. This one is all carbon steel, so it’s easy to sharpen on a whetstone and holds its edge well. On the other hand, it’s susceptible to rust, so it needs to be dried after each use and periodically wiped down with mineral oil. Given its price point, this nakiri is perfect for a cook who wants to experiment with specialty Japanese knives or with caring for a non–stainless steel blade.

Precision Coffee Maker

While you can get it brewing with just the push of a button, the Breville offers layer upon layer of fine-tuned control for the coffee geek who wants to tweak brew variables. Finishing near the top of our taste tests, this spendy machine allows you to control brew-water temperature and time and the blooming phase. It can also make cold brew, and it’s compatible with popular pourover devices like the Hario V60 and Kalita Wave.

Terra Cotta Cazuela

Daniel’s owned these terra cotta dishes in several sizes for many years now. They’re attractive enough to go straight from the oven to the table, and versatile enough to be used as baking dishes for cooked foods or as serving dishes for snacks when you’re hosting guests.

Smuggler’s Cove

This remarkable book, from Martin and Rebecca Cate of San Francisco’s Smuggler’s Cove, traces the birth and evolution of exotic drinks and tiki bars—bars that embodied an American escapist fantasy. A lively exploration of our country’s drinking history (and the current tiki scene), it’s essential reading for rum lovers, offering the best categorization of the headspinning-ly diverse spirit that I’ve encountered. The Mai Tai recipe is great, too.

Liquid Intelligence

Dave Arnold (you might know of his bar, Booker and Dax in NYC) won’t just accept the common assumptions about cocktail technique—his mission in this excellent book is to dig into the science of how the very best drinks are made. If your dad is the inquisitive type, and likes to host cocktail hour at home, this is a must-read for him.

Chimney Starter

Lighter fluid is fun to play with, but it can impart an off flavor to your food. A chimney starter is faster, cleaner, more efficient, and better for the environment. It’s a tall metal cylinder with holes punched in it and a grate at the bottom for holding the charcoal. It works with the power of convection: When a lit newspaper is placed at the bottom, igniting the lowest coals, the hot air rises up, pulling fresh oxygen in through the vent holes and through the bottom. This constant supply of fresh oxygen, coupled with the fact that the metal efficiently reflects heat back toward the coals, means you require nothing more than a single piece of newspaper and a match to turn a full six quarts of coals into a roaring inferno within 20 minutes.

ThermoWorks ThermoPop

In the inexpensive-thermometer department, the ThermoPop is the new kid on the block, but he comes in an impressive package. An easy-to-read display rotates at the touch of a button, so you don’t have to twist your head to read it. It takes a few seconds longer to read temperatures than its big brother, the Thermapen, but it’s every bit as accurate.

Char-Griller Kamado Smoker

The Akorn is a double-walled, insulated steel egg that is much lighter and in some ways more durable than the popular Big Green Egg. It performs fairly close to traditional kamados at a fraction of the cost, so you can spend your saved bucks on getting some great meat.

Hands-Free Soap Dispenser

Messy cooks—or germaphobes—will love this easy-to-use soap dispenser. Unlike some other models that have finicky settings, this Simple Human dispenser changes how much soap you get based on where your hands are: Keep them up high for just the right amount to wash your hands, or move them lower for enough to clean a few dinner plates.

High West Barreled Manhattan

A premixed 2:1 rye-vermouth Manhattan with a few dashes of bitters, this stuff spends three months aging in used rye barrels, which integrates the flavors and adds a touch of woody character to the drink. Give it a quick stir over ice for chill and dilution, spray an orange twist on top, and you’ve got a drink worthy of any cocktail bar—no barrel required.

Joule Sous Vide Circulator

The ChefSteps Joule is the smallest circulator on the market. It’s sleek, compact design fits in a drawer and it heats quickly and accurately. It has the advantage of the ChefSteps community and legacy content built into its app, though its one downside is that it requires a smartphone or tablet along with a registered account to operate.

Ceramic Sangria Pitcher

This pitcher arrives sangria-ready. The pinched spout is a genius detail that keeps all the fruit and ice from splashing into your glass, and when it’s not filled with sangria, it can be used as a vase. We love a two-fer!

Magimix 14-Cup Food Processor

The Magimix impressed us with each slicing, chopping, grating, and puréeing test we tossed at it, especially with pizza dough, which it combined so well that no additional kneading was required.

Blackstone Pizza Oven

The Blackstone is the oven of choice for high-output, rapid cooking, as it takes very little time to preheat and recover, pumping out pie after pie at a nonstop clip. Users who are comfortable making frequent mechanical repairs and adjustments, and who care more about speed than about versatility and aesthetics, will be happy with this one.

MAC Professional Santoku Knife

This santoku from MAC’s professional line is an absolute pleasure to use, no matter the task. It’s lightweight, well balanced, sharp as can be, and comfortable to hold. It made perfect carrot cuts, broke down a chicken with ease, and filleted a whole fish as if it were a fish-shaped block of butter.

Granite Mortar and Pestle

With both parts made of rock-solid granite, the Thai mortar and pestle is (literally) a heavy hitter, and arguably the most versatile type of large mortar and pestle you can own. Its heft and weight, especially when combined with the stone-on-stone action that the all-granite build provides, make it ideal for one of its intended uses: making a Thai curry paste.

Iittala Essence Glasses

No matter what your father likes to drink, it’ll look good in these universal glasses from Iittala. They’re big enough to accommodate a 12-ounce beer, his favorite cocktail, or a monster pour of wine…because it’s Father’s Day, and he deserves it.

Pourover Coffee Brewer

There are enough coffee-brewing devices on the market to drive a person crazy, but it’s hard to beat a quality pourover brewer like this Japanese one. It’s compact and solid, making it ideal for home or the office, and it brews a mean cup of coffee. It claims to make two to four servings, but we find it’s perfect for a full 12-ounce single cup, too (note that you need these filters for it).

Digital Electric Gooseneck Kettle

This is the electric kettle of my coffee-delayed dreams. It has an elegant gooseneck spout that makes pouring a thin, controlled stream easy (very helpful for Chemex and other pourover coffee methods) and a base with controls that allow you to set a specific temperature and hold it there.

Recipe Journal

Trying to get your dad to finally write down all those family recipes? This sleek Moleskin journal will get him organized and become a precious family heirloom in the process.

Rancho Gordo Beans

A bean is a bean is a bean. Or is it? Once you go down the rabbit hole of eating quality dried beans (after they’re cooked, of course—raw dried beans aren’t so great), you’ll fall in love with their variety of flavors, textures, and colors. Some are starchy, some are nutty, some are earthy, and some are slightly sweet. Rancho Gordo is one company that sells some really cool ones to try. You won’t look at dried beans the same way again.

American Waffle Maker

The Breville produces crispy brown waffles the fastest and with the most consistent color of all the batches we tested, making it the best option if you prefer thinner waffles. Although it only makes one waffle at a time, it reheats and cooks rapidly, so you can crank out waffle after waffle with ease. The built in drip tray, non stick surface, and minimal design keeps clean up effortless.

Bamboo Steamer

Since I am now the best dad in the world, according to the bib I definitely did not buy my daughter, I get to pick something that I want for our Father’s Day gift guide, and I want several bamboo steamers for my wok. They are useful for steaming, particularly large-ish things, like a whole (if small) fish, like a porgy or a diminutive sea bass. They are super useful! Easy to clean! I want it! Buy me it!

Half Moon Orchard Gin

The New York–made gin is distilled from wheat and apples, resulting in a faint but perceptible dried-apple character alongside prominent juniper and cardamom—an exciting dimension that works especially well in cocktails.

Spaghetti con la Colatura Gift Box

One of our favorite recipes from the year thus far is Sasha’s spaghetti con la colatura di alici. Conveniently, Gustiamo is selling a gift box based on the building blocks of the dish: a bottle of colatura, a bottle of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, and a box of pasta, for a tasty gift indeed.

All-Clad Immersion Blender

A high-speed hand blender is great for whipping up silky soups and purées, making emulsions like mayonnaise and Hollandaise, or smoothing out sauces, all right in the pot. No need to dirty up an extra blender jar!

Rice, Noodle, Fish

Warning: Reading this book might lead to the purchase of some very expensive plane tickets. The Roads & Kingdoms crew will get you hungry for a journey to Japan, for onigiri basted with chicken fat, juicy one-bite gyoza, milky-white tonkotsu ramen broth, and briny sea urchin. Is Japan the best place on earth to eat? This book will convince you that it is.

Louie Mueller’s Brisket

Brisket is Texas’s best-known contribution to barbecue culture, and though you can now get slow-smoked brisket in just about every major American city, you still need to go to the source to get brisket so good it will make you cry. But if you can’t make it to Texas, ordering Louie Mueller’s is the next best thing. The Muellers have been smoking the stuff since 1949. The key here? They ship the whole brisket, which means you get plenty of the critically important fatty half. Why is it critically important? Because we all know that fat IS flavor. Phone orders only: (512) 352-6206.

Pasta by Hand: A Collection of Italy’s Regional Hand-Shaped Pasta

No pasta machine? No problem. This book is devoted to the art of handcrafted Italian dumplings, from yeasty, spindle-shaped cecamariti to classic gnocchi to golden-brown parallelograms of deep-fried crescentine. If the adage “practice makes perfect” fills you with excitement rather than dread, this is the kind of book that will make you utterly determined to prevail.

Staub Heritage Baking Dish

It can be easy to brush off appearances as unimportant, but tableside presentation is a big part of a baking dish’s appeal. If you want excellent performance combined with a handsome and classic design that will look great on your holiday table (or on your Instagram account), Staub is your best bet. This heavyweight dish heats evenly in the oven at temperatures up to 575°F (300°C) and has great heat retention, keeping food hotter longer when you’re serving. The generous four-quart capacity is ideal for large roasts and extra-deep casseroles.

The Original Bear Paws Shredder Claws

In addition to making you look like Wolverine, shredder claws make quick work of pork butts (hello, pulled pork!), smoked chicken, smoked chuck roasts, and other meats, allowing you to tear the meat into shreds in no time. Sure, you could try doing it with forks, but you’d better have a lot of time on your hands.

Inexpensive Wire Grill Brush

Grill brushes come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, but for a tool that sees so much use, I find it hard to justify spending a huge amount of money. This simple, heavy-duty wire-style grill brush has served me well for years, and if it ever wears out, well, it’s cheap enough to replace.

George Dickel Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey

Made from whiskeys averaging 10 to 12 years in age, this bottling is all vanilla and toffee in the aroma but spice and char on the finish. It’s sophisticated and eminently drinkable.

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What are different applications of IOT

Introduction:

In basic terms, the Internet of Things is the connectivity of the Internet with external devices and objects related to our daily life. These are the devices which include connection of the Internet, along with some forms of hardware and electronics. It provides plenty of other technologies, such as – real-time analytics, embedded systems, machine learning, and commodity sensors. IoT products are very famous in the consumer market, as smart appliances. These are the appliances and devices that are usable in our daily lives like camera, thermostats, security systems, etc. One can easily control these devices, with the control of smartphones and smart speakers.

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Applications of IoT

The use of the Internet of Things can be under the classification of four types of spaces, which are – commercial, consumer, infrastructure, and internal spaces.

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1. Commercial Application – commercial applications cover a lot of sectors, including medical and healthcare, V2X communications, transportation, building automation. In the field of medical research, IoT is much essential, as they elaborate on the process of having a vivid perspective. IoT is responsible for grabbing the knowledge about emergency notification systems, remote health monitoring, medical diagnostics, etc.

2. Consumer Application – The devices sold under the consumer application generally connect vehicles, wearable technology, and connected health. IoT provides a lot of savings, including long-term benefits. They automatically try to ensure that the electronics and lighting are in turn off state. Another type of consumer application, apart from the smart home, is elder care, which includes help for people with disabilities and more aged people.

3. Infrastructure Application – The infrastructure application includes devices used in the fields of metropolitan scale deployments, environmental monitoring, and energy management. IoT helps in maintaining the right balance between the cities and systems. Some of the energy consuming devices are – bulbs, televisions, switches, etc. These devices work under internet connectivity, that helps them in maintaining the balance between energy usage and power generation. For the task of environmental monitoring, IoT devices tend to support environmental protection. One can quickly help in monitoring the movements of the wildlife and its habitats.

4. Industrial Application – Industrial sector is the most growing sector in the consumer and producer market. Manufacturing in the industries deals with a lot of requirement of IoT devices for the ease of application. They can handle up to any digital control system. The digital control systems tend to make some processes like operator tools, service information controls, and process controls. IoT helps in speeding up the manufacturing of the new products.

IoT Enabling Technologies:

The main thing between the IoT technologies is that they require a device having an IoT installation and multiple wireless or wired technologies. Some of the essential points of enabling technologies are –

· Addressability

· Short Range Wireless

· Medium Range Wireless

· Large Range Wireless

· Wired

Addressability is the initial factor to process any letting of technology.

Technical Standards of IoT:

There are few technical standards for IoT, out of which the majority of them are open standards, and the rest are the standards organizations. The technical standards are –

1. Auto-ID Labs - Auto Identification Center

2. EPCglobal - Electronic Product code Technology

3. FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

4. GS1

5. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

6. IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force

7. MTConnect Institute

8. O-DF - Open Data Format

9. O-MI - Open Messaging Interface

10. OCF - Open Connectivity Foundation

11. OMA - Open Mobile Alliance

12. XSF - XMPP Standards Foundation

Conclusion

IoT serves the best platform for sending and receiving data quickly. It is one of the biggest conveniences in today’s computer era.

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