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The Kernel Kobject device model explained

The Kernel Kobject device model explained.

This article explains the glue that holds linux kernel devices and subsystems together.

A cheap alternate for Lava Lamps - Amazon.in

After having our house arranged in Bengaluru, it was time to add few simple interior items that have both an aesthetic value and some utility for ourselves. We were having a hard time getting asleep in this new environment. And it wasn't possible to repaint the bedroom with some sleep inducing hues, a simple research on the internet would suggest a few shades to assist in a good nigh sleep.

So we started searching for electric lamps which were not too bright and not too gaudy and which would aid and abet our sleep problems. Traditional Lava Lamps are a probably the best options for this, very high on aesthetics, and the color options available also serve the purpose. However they are too costly, starting from 2500 Rs, and there are rumors of duplicates which have manufacturing defects.

We came across this budget lamp, which used convection currents in the liquid rather than t he science used by Lava Lamps, the sparkles inside the liquid serve as reflectors for the 25watt reflector lamp beneath which diffuses the light in a wavy pattern creating a dreamy atmosphere in the bedroom.

Happie Shop 13 Inch Classic Retro Glitter Motion Peaceful Relaxation Lava Lamp Light (Blue)

 


The lamp is available in Red as well which we are using. See the demo below.

 

 

Handy garden spray gun Hose Nozzle - Amazon

This is my first product review for all the general purpose items I buy for improving quality of life.
We recently shifted to Bengaluru from Pune, for my Software Job. We are currently staying at my Wife's relative's house where there is a small garden to maintain. We have multiple rose bushes, jasmine and hibiscus bushes, some Jai-Jui, and Aloe-vera as well as show plants.

There is a lawn in the garden, which we use for leisure reading, and afternoon sleep. In between we shifted to this house and after the last tenant left, the plants were not taken care off. There was some leaf damage, as well lots of mealy bugs attack. We only had a 1/2 inch hose pipe to our rescue when we decided to start maintaining the garden ourselves. The pipe was also quite hard to work with, I am not sure of the terminology for the hose pipes but lets call it hard grade plastic. To generate pressure and a nice trajectory for washing huge leaves, we were facing issues with the pipe opening and it was also not comfortable to our hands, so we decided to search for a spray gun attachment for this pipe.

Amazon provides a variety of spray gun options for gardening and car washing purposes. After going through the reviews for many of them, I hooked up at the
"HOKIPO Plastic 7 Pattern High Pressure Garden Hose Nozzle Water Spray Gun with Connector"

The useful features:
1. Comes with prime delivery
2. Reviews ratings better than other weak counterparts, since others seem to have been reported manufacturing defects.
3. Comes with a Hose pipe snap connector so easy to fit.
4. plenty of spray pattern options especially the Long shower and Fire extinguishing Jet.


5. Has a always on start handle, so you don't accidentally open up the tap while the gun is off, this avoids any breakage to the pipe or the rubber connector to the tap due to high pressure.

Some features mentioned on the amazon website:

7 Watering Patterns: The Mist, Center, Flat, Cone, Jet, Soaker, Shower. Turn the spray nozzle dial to choose your setting.

Water Flow Control: A slide knob allows you to adjust water pressure as you need, and it can help save a lot of water.

Labor-Saving Design: This garden nozzle features a nice lock bar at the top of the handle that keep the water remains on without you having to apply any pressure. Just use the clip so you don't have to keep your hand holding it the whole time.

Fits All Standard Home Hoses -With its threaded interior and quick connect twist-on function, our garden nozzle is ready to use with most standard size pipe commonly used in India (5/8 inch) right away. But If you have thinner pipe (1/2 inch or similar) you can use it with the Connector given. 


Perfect For: Watering Your Garden, Lawn, Grass, Flower Beds, and washing Your Dogs, and Pets.



I have used it quite often till now, and allows me to provide thorough wash to all our plants as well as does not create clogging or soil erosion due to its various smooth spray type patterns for watering garden soil.





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