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Tech Optimizer

December 2, 2025

AWS Transform announces full-stack Windows modernization capabilities

AWS launched AWS Transform for .NET in May, aimed at modernizing .NET applications. In response to user feedback, AWS introduced AWS Transform for full-stack Windows modernization, which streamlines modernization tasks across the Windows application stack. This service enhances modernization efficiency by up to five times and supports migration from .NET Framework to cross-platform .NET and SQL Server to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. It includes features for validating and testing applications, customizable deployment configurations, and modernizing ASP.NET Web Forms UI to Blazor. AWS Transform connects to source code repositories and database servers to analyze dependencies and create modernization waves. Users can configure database connectors for SQL Server and source code repositories, leading to a wave-based transformation plan. The service generates a SQL Modernization Assessment Report detailing the proposed modernization strategy. The transformation process involves converting SQL Server schema to PostgreSQL, migrating data, transforming .NET application code, and deploying applications for testing. AWS Transform exclusively supports codebases in .NET 6 or later. It also facilitates UI modernization from ASP.NET Web Forms to Blazor, managing the conversion of various project files. Additional features include support for porting to .NET 10 and .NET Standard, an editable transformation report, real-time tracking of transformation progress, and a markdown file outlining remaining tasks post-transformation. AWS Transform for full-stack Windows modernization is available in the US East (N. Virginia) Region, with no additional charges for the features beyond standard resource usage. It supports SQL Server versions from 2008 R2 to 2022 and Entity Framework versions 6.3 to 8.0.

Winsage

November 22, 2025

Much AI About Nothing ⭐

Pavan Davuluri, the lead for Windows, announced at Ignite 2025 that Windows is evolving to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, which he believes is a logical progression for the platform. The session, titled "Agents at Work: Windows Powers the Era of Intelligent Productivity," emphasized that Microsoft is adapting to technological advancements rather than merely reacting to trends. AI integration is seen as more suitable for the desktop operating system than cloud solutions, with features like Copilot serving as a front-end application for cloud-based AI services. Updates will be necessary for seamless interaction between new features and both Microsoft and third-party applications. The adoption of these features is opt-in, allowing users to choose their implementation. Additionally, Copilot has been updated to include voice capabilities for natural language communication, enhancing user experience without replacing existing input methods.

Winsage

November 4, 2025

Windows 10 still clinging on after Microsoft pulls support

Microsoft has concluded free support for most versions of Windows 10 as of October 14, while Windows 10 still holds a market share of 41.71 percent compared to Windows 11's 55.18 percent. The adoption of Windows 11 is increasing slowly, and many enterprises using Windows 10 should have enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Factors such as hardware replacement cycles, economic conditions, and tariffs are influencing the pace of migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Microsoft plans to integrate AI services into the Windows environment but has not indicated plans to impose similar hardware compatibility restrictions as seen with Windows 11.

Tech Optimizer

October 6, 2025

Supabase Raises $100 Million to Power Enterprise AI Databases

Supabase has secured 0 million in Series E funding, co-led by Accel and Peak XV, raising its valuation to billion. The company offers Multigres, an AI-optimized version of PostgreSQL, and pgvector, a Postgres extension for embedding support. Supabase's user base has grown from 2 million to over 4 million developers, with more than 100,000 customers. The team includes Sugu Sougoumarane, co-creator of Vitess, and other notable contributors. Supabase emphasizes open source and community investment, allocating part of its funding for this purpose. The upcoming Multigres expansion aims to enhance performance for both small and large applications.

AppWizard

October 2, 2025

Microsoft reveal massive Game Pass Ultimate and PC Pass price hike, concede that price hikes are “never fun”

Microsoft is increasing the monthly fees for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to .99 (a 50% increase) and for PC Game Pass to .99 (approximately a 40% rise). The Xbox Game Pass Core is being rebranded to Xbox Game Pass Essential at .99 per month, offering around 50 games, while the Standard plan is now Xbox Game Pass Premium at .99 per month with about 200 games. Ultimate subscribers will gain access to Ubisoft games through Ubisoft Plus Classics and improved cloud gaming features. Microsoft reported record earnings from Game Pass, generating .6 billion last year, with an overall revenue increase of 18% to .4 billion. The company is also facing a consumer boycott related to its partnerships with the Israeli military and has announced plans to block Israeli military access to certain services.

Winsage

September 29, 2025

Should you buy a Windows mini PC in 2025? My verdict after a week of testing

The Geekom A9 Max AI mini PC is priced at on Amazon and features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, capable of up to 80 TOPS of AI performance. It has a compact size of 135 × 132 × 46.9 mm and runs on Windows 11 24H2. The mini PC supports up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz RAM and includes storage options with 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD slot and 1 x M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports, multiple USB ports including USB 4.0 Type-C, 2 x HDMI 2.1 ports, and a full-size SD card reader. Users may experience noise from the cooling fans during intensive tasks, and the performance of the A9 Max AI was found to be limited by Windows 11 compared to other systems.

AppWizard

September 23, 2025

OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 integrated into Korea’s top mobile chat app KakaoTalk

OpenAI Inc. is launching its generative AI platform, GPT-5, on KakaoTalk starting in October. This was announced by Kakao Corp. CEO Chung Shina at the company's annual developers conference. The integration of GPT-5 into KakaoTalk is the first result of the partnership between Kakao and OpenAI established in February. A new ChatGPT tab will be added to the KakaoTalk interface, allowing approximately 50 million users to access OpenAI’s model without a separate download. Users will be able to process and generate text and images for sharing within chatrooms. Kakao also plans to launch Kakao Agent, an AI-powered assistant that connects users to various services in its ecosystem, including gift sending, Kakao Map, reservations, and music streaming. Kakao has created PlayMCP, a platform for developers to create AI service tools. South Korea has the highest number of paid ChatGPT users outside the U.S.

AppWizard

September 20, 2025

Google might be giving Microsoft a master class in search with an ‘app for Windows’

The "Google app for Windows" was announced on September 19 and is currently in testing within Google's Search Labs for PC users. The app can be accessed by pressing the Alt+Space key combo, which brings up a Google Search bar that includes Google Lens for searching or translating items on the screen without disrupting workflow. It allows web searches and searches through Google Drive files, installed applications, and downloaded content. The app is available for English-speaking users in the U.S. on Windows 10 or higher, with limited space for testing. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and replicate user-friendly features found in Google's Pixel devices. Additionally, significant upgrades to Chrome are expected, including a Gemini icon for advanced AI services and an AI Mode in the omnibox for complex inquiries.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

Kakao Corp. is enhancing KakaoTalk, a messaging application used by over 90% of South Korea's 50 million residents, into an AI-driven super app through a partnership with OpenAI. They plan to integrate ChatGPT and their own large language model into KakaoTalk and Kanana, their new messenger with a conversational AI agent. Kakao aims to transform its messaging platform into a comprehensive app that includes messaging, payments, shopping, and other services. Competitors like WhatsApp, WeChat, and Line are also incorporating AI to enhance their platforms. Tencent has added its chatbot Yuanbao to WeChat, while Meta has introduced an AI chatbot for WhatsApp, and Line has launched its own AI assistant based on ChatGPT. Other Korean companies like Viva Republica and Coupang are expanding their services to include messaging and AI functionalities. The competition for super-app dominance is increasing as these advancements in AI are adopted.

Winsage

September 1, 2025

How to Turn Off Copilot: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Windows, Microsoft 365, and Edge

Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant integrated into Windows and Microsoft applications, designed to assist with tasks like text generation and document summarization. Users may want to disable it due to concerns about privacy, system performance, user control, and compliance in business environments. To disable Copilot in Windows: 1. Taskbar Settings: Right-click the taskbar, select Taskbar settings, scroll to Taskbar items, and toggle Copilot to Off. 2. Group Policy Editor (Pro/Enterprise): Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components, locate Copilot settings, double-click Turn off Copilot, select Enabled, and apply. 3. Registry Editor (Home Edition): Press Windows + R, type regedit, navigate to HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows, create a new key named Copilot, add a DWORD value named TurnOffCopilot set to 1, and restart. 4. Firewall Blocking: Open Windows Security, navigate to Firewall & Network Protection, create a New Outbound Rule to block Copilot services. 5. Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, locate the Copilot process, right-click, and select End Task for a temporary solution. To disable Copilot in Microsoft 365 applications: - For Word, Excel, PowerPoint: Go to File > Options > Advanced, scroll to Copilot settings, and uncheck Enable Copilot. - For Outlook: Click File > Options > General, locate AI Features, and toggle Turn off Copilot. - For privacy settings: Open File > Account > Manage Settings and turn off Connected Experiences. To remove Copilot from Microsoft Edge: - Open Edge, navigate to Settings > Sidebar, toggle off Copilot, and disable additional AI features under Privacy & Services. To prevent Copilot from reinstalling after updates: - Pause updates in Windows Update, verify settings post-update, or use Group Policy or Intune for multiple devices. Disabling Copilot does not negatively impact system performance and can potentially improve speed by reducing memory and CPU usage. Businesses can enforce settings across multiple devices using Group Policy or Intune.