Books I Like

Systems Performance: Enterprise and the Cloud (2nd Edition, 2020)

Author: Brendan Gregg

Systems Performance: Enterprise and the Cloud

This book is simply a must-have. Brendan Gregg is a wealth of knowledge, giving us a rare glimpse into the mind of a kernel-level performance engineer. It is extremely technical, detailed, and thorough, yet Gregg makes it surprisingly digestible. Systems Performance is a reference, a guide, and a definitive tome on performance engineering.

Extreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear - 5th Edition (2024)

Author: Michael Bazzell

xtreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear

With digital surveillance on the rise, more people are trying to reclaim their privacy. Bazzell, a seasoned privacy expert, walks you through practical steps like choosing a privacy-respecting operating system (hint: not Windows), creating secure aliases, and even purchasing property without your name on public records. Bazzell provides detailed, actionable instructions you can apply today to achieve your desired level of privacy.