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LinuxHow-To October 3, 2026 8 min read

Linux zram: Configure Compressed Swap and Read Its Counters

Operate zram as a compressed block device by choosing algorithms, sizing it, integrating swap priority, and interpreting memory and I/O statistics.

#linux#memory#zram

macOSDeep Dive October 3, 2026 8 min read

Compression on macOS: Streaming Buffers, Finalization, and Safe Decoding

Process compressed data with Apple's Compression framework using bounded buffers, explicit finalization, algorithm metadata, and decompression limits.

#macos#compression#file-io

Tech HistoryDeep Dive October 3, 2026 7 min read

MP3: How MPEG Audio Layer III Made Music Portable

How perceptual audio coding, MPEG standardization, falling storage costs, and a memorable file extension turned Layer III into a digital music platform.

#technology-history#mp3#audio