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February 18, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dead Cells, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, ELOH, more

- Today's roundup includes Android game and app deals, as well as launch day deals for the new Wear OS 5 OnePlus Watch 3. - There is a discount on the Galaxy S10+ and deals on Lenovo's Snapdragon X Plus IdeaPad 5x Copilot+ PC and the Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC. - Popular app deals include Dead Cells, Lovecraft's Untold Stories, ELOH, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and more.

Tech Optimizer

February 18, 2025

Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

eSecurity Planet maintains editorial independence and may earn revenue from partner links. Microsoft Defender, a free built-in antivirus for Windows, offers minimal configuration and supports Windows 10 and 11, while McAfee, which holds a 12.47% share of the global antivirus market, provides extensive privacy monitoring and data protection across multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS) with various pricing plans ranging from .99 to 9.99. Microsoft Defender supports a single device and includes features like real-time threat protection, parental controls, and a firewall, but lacks advanced features like VPN and identity theft monitoring. McAfee offers a wider range of features, including a VPN, identity theft monitoring, and data cleanup, making it a more comprehensive solution despite its higher cost. Microsoft Defender has an overall rating of 3.8/5, while McAfee rates 4.4/5, excelling in customer support with multiple channels, including live chat and phone support. Microsoft Defender is suitable for users on a budget, while McAfee is better for those needing robust privacy and identity protection. Alternatives to consider include Norton, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Apple’s TV app, TV+ streaming service, and MLS Season Pass launches on Android

Apple has launched the Apple TV app on Android devices, allowing users to access the Apple TV+ streaming service and the MLS Season Pass. Android users can create an Apple account on their devices and subscribe through Google Play billing at a monthly price of .99. The app includes popular series and films, offers features like offline downloads and saved watchlists, and provides access to live sports, including Friday Night Baseball and the MLS Season Pass for an additional fee. However, Android users do not have access to the in-app Store for renting and purchasing content. The app is designed using Android’s Material Design principles for a user-friendly experience. This launch marks five years since the debut of Apple TV+.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Apple TV+ App to Be Offered for Android Devices

Apple TV+ will be available on Android devices starting February 12, marking the first time the app is accessible on Android platforms, specifically for devices running Android 10 or newer. Users can subscribe to Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass through the app. Prior to this, the app was compatible with various devices, including Roku and smart TVs. Apple reported .12 billion in revenue from its services sector in the fourth quarter, a 14% increase year-over-year, and has surpassed 1 billion subscriptions. In October, Apple TV+ was added to Amazon Prime Video's subscription options in the U.S. The streaming industry is facing challenges such as consumer dissatisfaction and rising subscription costs.

AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Android Users: Apple TV Plus Is Now Here for Your Mobile Device

Apple has launched the Apple TV app for Android devices, allowing users to access content such as Major League Soccer and original series like Severance and Slow Horses. The app is available for download from the Google Play store for devices running Android 10 and later. Users can subscribe to Apple TV Plus and the MLS Season Pass, with new users offered a seven-day free trial. The app features a user interface similar to the existing Apple TV streaming service, including a "Continue Watching" row and customizable watch lists. Existing Apple TV Plus or MLS Season Pass subscribers can sign in to access their content seamlessly. Some features, like casting, are not yet available, but updates are planned. The launch marks a significant expansion for Apple TV Plus, which has primarily served Apple device users since its inception in November 2019.

AppWizard

December 26, 2024

What is Minecraft Minepal mod?

The Minecraft Minepal mod introduces an AI-driven non-player character (NPC) that interacts with players in a lifelike manner, powered by ChatGPT. It supports 55 languages and is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, available for free and supporting up to Minecraft version 1.20.4. The NPC can engage in voice chat, assist in constructing structures, accompany players, gather and craft blocks, perform tasks like cooking and repairing, and can be customized in appearance and personality. Installation involves downloading the standalone Minepal application, entering the Minecraft username, specifying the host, selecting the Java version, and launching Minecraft to introduce the NPC into the game.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

Minecraft Actions & Stuff addon finally releases on Bedrock Marketplace

The Minecraft Actions & Stuff add-on has been released on the Minecraft Marketplace by Oreville Studios. It enhances mob movement and interactions, featuring smoother animations, 3D items, custom armor, new textures, and quality-of-life upgrades. The add-on is available for 1690 Minecoins and has received 1,500 reviews with a four-star rating. It is not available for the Java edition of Minecraft and was previously a free mod before being removed. Only Bedrock Edition players can access this add-on.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

10 Best Minecraft texture packs to use in 2024

The Overworld in Minecraft can be enhanced with various texture packs that add creativity and diversity to the game. Notable texture packs include: - Realism Craft 1.5: Enhances realism with lifelike trees, plants, and redesigned mobs. - Adventure Time Mash-Up: Allows players to explore the Land of Ooo as characters from the Adventure Time series. - Forge Medieval Fantasy: Introduces over 50 new block textures for building castles and dungeons. - Sci-Fi Robots: Transforms the world into a mechanical setting with robotic entities and sound effects. - Luxury Modern HD: Elevates structures to luxurious mansions with modern furnishings and themed mobs. - Ultra Anime Texture Pack: Features artwork inspired by manga and includes exclusive anime character skins. - Enhanced Textures: Revitalizes classic features with sharper visuals and intricate details. - Pastel Paradise: Softens the landscape with pastel colors while keeping mobs hostile. - Ultra City Texture Pack: Allows for the construction of urban structures with themed props and uniformed mobs. - Simply Cubed: Celebrates simplicity with a clean, pixelated art style and a new avatar design. Players are encouraged to explore the Marketplace for additional texture pack options.

Tech Optimizer

December 12, 2024

Quest Software Accelerates PostgreSQL Adoption with New Monitoring and Migration Solutions

Quest Software has introduced two updates to enhance PostgreSQL adoption: 1. Foglight® with the Performance Investigator for PostgreSQL add-on, which provides database observability and advanced workload analysis to improve performance monitoring. 2. SharePlex®, a data replication and migration tool that now supports synchronization among PostgreSQL 17.0, Oracle 23ai, MariaDB 11.4.2, Google AlloyDB, and Google AlloyDB Omni, facilitating smooth data migrations and real-time synchronization. These solutions aim to optimize PostgreSQL performance, reduce migration risks, and support organizations in leveraging modern database platforms effectively.

Tech Optimizer

December 12, 2024

New Quest Software updates help accelerate enterprise adoption of PostgreSQL

Quest Software Inc. has released two updates to support the adoption of PostgreSQL. The first update, Foglight with the Performance Investigator for PostgreSQL add-on, enhances database observability and performance optimization, allowing administrators to analyze workloads, identify inefficient queries, and resolve resource issues. Foglight provides a unified view across multiple database environments, essential for managing complex multicloud or hybrid landscapes. The second update, SharePlex, offers robust data replication and migration capabilities for PostgreSQL 17.0, Oracle 23ai, MariaDB 11.4.2, and Google AlloyDB, ensuring real-time data synchronization and minimizing disruption during migrations. SharePlex includes "Compare and Repair" features to address data discrepancies and allows parallel operation of legacy systems with PostgreSQL for phased transitions. Quest Software has been owned by private equity firm Clearlake since 2021.