Welcome to my blog. I write Instruction Guides, How-Tos, and Tips & Tricks on Linux, Database, Hardware, Security and Web. Visit Best of the Blog section to get started.

There are only 10 types of people in the world — those who understand binary, those who don’t, and those who understand Gray code

About “The Geek Stuff”

Geeks have to deal with one or more of the following (in no particular order). I will be posting instruction guides, How-Tos, troubleshooting tips and tricks on these categories. My focus is to write articles that will either teach you or help you resolve a problem.

  1. Linux - Sysadmin, Scripting etc.
  2. Databases - Oracle, mySQL etc.
  3. Hardware
  4. Security (Firewall, Network, Online Security etc)
  5. Storage
  6. Cool gadgets and websites
  7. Productivity (Too many technologies to explore, not much time available)
  8. Website Design
  9. Software Development
  10. Windows - Sysadmin, reboot etc.
  11. Adding 1’s and 0’s.

About Me

Ramesh | The Geek Stuff


  • My name is Ramesh Natarajan. I live in Los Angeles, California. I have been adding 1’s and 0 ’s for more than 15 years in the IT industry. I am very much interested in anything that runs on electricity. I have done intensive programming on several languages and C is my favorite. I have done lot of work on the infrastructure side in Linux system administration, DBA, Hardware and Storage (EMC).
  • I have also developed Password Dragon - free, easy and secure password manager that runs on Windows, Linux and Mac.
  • I’m always looking for ways to live the life to my full potential by constantly learning new things to improve myself. I’m a strong believer in sharing the knowledge with others. I hope you find my posts helpful. Visit Best of the Blog section to get started.
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My name is Ramesh Natarajan. I will be posting instruction guides, how-to, troubleshooting tips and tricks on Linux, database, hardware, security and web. My focus is to write articles that will either teach you or help you resolve a problem. Read more