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Why continuous profiling is the fourth pillar of observability

Developers have long used profilers to diagnose performance bottlenecks and improve the efficiency of their code. But a modern version of profiling, continuous profiling, is quietly redefining what profiling is and what it can do. By running nonstop in production with very low overhead, continuous profilers give teams always-on visibility into how their code behaves in the real world.

9 Best IT Alerting Software in 2025 (Plus 3 Open-Source Options)

I’ve curated a list of 9 best IT alerting software and 3 open-source alternatives for you. Every tool on this list handles the core alerting functions you need: incident detection, fast alert delivery, clear escalation paths, and reliable incident logging. Since all these tools tick those boxes, I focused on what makes each tool special. You’ll find their unique features under “Standout Alerting Features of ” for each option.

How to Build Resilient Telemetry Pipelines with the OpenTelemetry Collector: High Availability and Gateway Architecture

Let’s bring that back. Today you’ll learn how to configure high availability for the OpenTelemetry Collector so you don’t lose telemetry during node failures, rolling upgrades, or traffic spikes. The guide covers both Docker and Kubernetes samples with hands-on demos of configs. But first, let’s lay some groundwork.

7 Clear Signs Your Team Needs Centralized Monitoring

Managing multiple systems without centralized monitoring is like trying to watch security footage from 20 different screens simultaneously. You might catch some issues, but you'll inevitably miss critical problems until they explode into major incidents. If your team is struggling with scattered monitoring tools, delayed incident responses, or constant firefighting mode, it's time to evaluate whether you need a centralized monitoring solution. Here are the key warning signs to watch for.

How to Start Safe Mode with Windows Command Prompt

Discover the cause behind crashes and system issues by using Safe Mode to access your Windows system without interference from third-party applications or system processes. Watch this video to learn how to start Safe Mode with Windows Command Prompt and find out what you can do in Safe Mode to resolve issues. CHAPTERS: Introduction 00:01 Advanced Startup Options 00:31 MSConfig 01:01 Alternative Methods 01:41 Troubleshooting 02:17 Conclusion 03:24.

How to Kill a Process in Windows: 4 Methods

Is your device lagging or unresponsive? One of the most effective ways to solve these issues is to force kill resource-heavy tasks to free up CPU and memory on your Windows system. In this video, you'll learn how to kill a process in Windows to address performance issues. We'll show you four different methods to force kill processes. Chapters: Introduction 00:01 Task Manager Method 00:37 TaskKill Method 01:10 PowerShell Method 02:04 Create Desktop Shortcuts 03:02 Third-Party Tools03:58Recap 04:12.

Three Methods for Finding Your Windows PC's Serial Number

It’s safe to say that most of us probably don’t have our Windows PC’s serial number memorized by heart–which becomes tricky once you need it during a repair or part replacement. This is why we at Ninjaone have created this video guiding you through how to find the serial number of your PC using Command Prompt, PowerShell, and BIOS. Chapters: Introduction 00:01 Command Prompt Method 00:22 PowerShell Method 00:50 BIOS Method 01:17.

SE58 Extended Range Scan Engine | Features & Benefits | Zebra

Zebra’s SE58 extended range scan engine is a powerful scanning solution designed to enhance your business operations. It’s compact design integrates into both sleek, enterprise-style mobile computers and ultra-rugged industrial devices, enabling you to bring new levels of productivity to virtually every worker and workflow in the supply chain. Explore the SE58’s full features and benefits in this video.