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Winsage

April 3, 2025

Microsoft at 50: how adaptability under Nadella is paying off

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft fifty years ago to sell a version of the Basic computer language for the Altair. Microsoft has evolved from its initial focus on PC software to commanding a vast network of global data centers and recently investing in generative AI. The company faced challenges from the rise of the internet and smartphones, which shifted focus away from PCs, leading to stagnation in its stock price. Satya Nadella became CEO in 2014 and shifted Microsoft towards a cloud-first strategy, embracing open-source software and partnering with OpenAI for exclusive access to AI models. Under his leadership, Microsoft has adapted to changes in the tech landscape, although the impact of generative AI remains uncertain. Since Nadella's appointment, Microsoft's stock price has increased tenfold, raising its market value to nearly .8 trillion.

Winsage

March 26, 2025

Auth bypass CVE-2025-22230 impacts VMware Windows Tools

Broadcom has addressed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability, CVE-2025-22230, affecting VMware Tools for Windows, rated with a CVSS score of 9.8. This vulnerability allows low-privileged local attackers to escalate their privileges within vulnerable VMs, potentially leading to unauthorized access. It affects VMware Tools versions 12.x.x and 11.x.x across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. VMware Tools version 12.5.1 has been released to fix this issue. Additionally, Broadcom issued updates for three zero-day vulnerabilities in VMware ESX products (CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, CVE-2025-22226), which were confirmed to be actively exploited and represent a "VM Escape" scenario.

Winsage

March 18, 2025

Learn how the Windows Server 2025 editions differ

Microsoft is set to release Windows Server 2025 in November 2024, featuring several editions: Essentials, Standard, Datacenter, and Datacenter Azure. Windows Server Essentials is limited to servers with a single CPU and fewer than 10 cores and can only be obtained through hardware OEMs. The Standard edition allows Hyper-V licensing for up to two virtual machines, while the Datacenter edition has no such limits and offers more flexibility with disaster recovery features. The Datacenter Azure edition is optimized for the cloud and receives annual updates. The hardware requirements for Windows Server 2025 include a minimum 64-bit CPU at 1.4 GHz, support for various instructions, and the ability to accommodate up to 2,048 logical processors. The minimum memory requirement is 512 MB, with 2 GB recommended for optimal performance. Storage requirements suggest at least 64 GB for better performance, especially with Desktop Experience, and a Gigabit Ethernet adapter is necessary for networking. Several features have been deprecated in Windows Server 2025, including Computer Browser, Failover Clustering Cluster Sets, and NTLM, among others. Completely removed features include IIS 6 Management Console, NTLMv1, and Windows PowerShell 2.0 Engine. Organizations planning to migrate to Windows Server 2025 must ensure their hardware meets the minimum requirements and can perform an in-place upgrade if currently using Windows Server 2012 R2 or newer. Testing in a lab environment and backing up servers before migration are recommended steps.

Winsage

March 1, 2025

Microsoft just turned 50 — Here are the 5 most impactful products it’s ever made

Microsoft is celebrating 50 years of innovation in the technology sector this April. MS-DOS, acquired by Microsoft in 1981, was the precursor to modern graphical operating systems. Windows 95, released in 1995, introduced features like the Start menu and taskbar, requiring a minimum of an Intel 386DS CPU, 4 MB of RAM, and over 50 MB of hard drive space. Microsoft Office 95, launched in 1995, bundled Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, becoming a cornerstone of productivity software. DirectX, launched in 1995, became integral to gaming development, with Doom 95 being the first DirectX game. Microsoft Azure, launched in 2008, has grown to over 600 services and commands a 20% share of the cloud market as of the third quarter of 2024.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Version 2.0 of the Blackmagic Camera app for Android is introduced – TV y Video Latinoamérica

Blackmagic Design has released version 2.0 of its Blackmagic Camera app for Android, which is compatible with devices like the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series. The update allows users to remotely monitor and control multiple devices simultaneously, configure any compatible device as a controller, and supports high-frame-rate recording at 120 and 240 fps for Sony Xperia devices. The app is available for free on Google Play and offers intuitive controls for adjusting parameters such as frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. It supports high-resolution recording up to 8K on the Blackmagic Cloud platform and features a quick setup for instant recording. The interface displays essential information and allows users to toggle overlays and focus easily.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

GeForce NOW Adds The Thing: Remastered, Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered and More

NVIDIA's latest GeForce NOW update features remastered versions of two classic games: The Thing and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2. The Thing: Remastered, originally a 2002 third-person shooter, has been updated by Nightdive Studios with enhancements such as anti-aliasing, per-pixel lighting, and support for 4K resolution at up to 144 frames per second. Performance tier subscribers can play at up to 1440p, while Ultimate tier subscribers can enjoy 4K at 120 frames per second. Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered celebrates the franchise's 25th anniversary, developed by Aspyr. It features enhanced cut-scenes, redesigned hero models, new enemy designs, a glow effect for Raziel's eyes, real-time shadows, a Day and Night cycle, a newly designed map, and a Photo Mode. Additionally, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has launched on GeForce NOW, available to players who own it on platforms like Steam and Microsoft Store. GFN Ultimate subscribers can use a new path tracing feature for enhanced visuals. New titles added to the GeForce NOW library include Fast Food Simulator (Dec. 10), The Spirit of the Samurai (Dec. 12), Diablo Immortal, and The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.

Tech Optimizer

December 3, 2024

Neon Serverless Postgres Announces Native Integration with Microsoft Azure

Neon has integrated its serverless Postgres database platform into the Azure portal, available in preview since December 3, 2024. This integration allows developers to provision and manage Neon organizations directly within Azure, access Neon via single sign-on (SSO) with Microsoft credentials, consolidate billing with existing Azure invoices, and utilize the Azure CLI and SDK for management. Key features of Neon Serverless Postgres include autoscaling capabilities, instant database branching for development, and support for AI applications. Neon was founded in 2021 and currently supports over 3,000 projects daily.

BetaBeacon

November 21, 2024

Xbox is letting you take your game library anywhere

Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream select games they own that aren't part of the cloud gaming catalog on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) in 28 supported countries.

AppWizard

August 22, 2024

Mercedes-Benz vehicles will soon stream PC games from the cloud

Mercedes-Benz has launched an in-car gaming initiative in partnership with Boosteroid, offering over 1,000 PC games within its vehicles. This feature is available through the MBUX Entertainment Package Plus for cars equipped with the third-generation MBUX infotainment system. The Boosteroid app will allow access to popular gaming platforms like Steam and Epic Games. Users must subscribe to both Boosteroid and the MBUX package to utilize this feature, which is expected to be available in cars sold in Europe, North America, and South America by 2025. The gaming experience will only be accessible when the vehicle is parked, and users need to provide their own Bluetooth gaming controller or compatible smartphone.

Tech Optimizer

August 10, 2024

pgEdge Announces pgEdge Platform Constellation Release (v24.7)

pgEdge, Inc. has launched the pgEdge Platform v24.7, known as the Constellation Release, which includes enhancements in Postgres logical replication such as parallel processing, large object support, and improved error handling. Key features introduced include Large Object Logical Replication (LOLOR), Replication Exception Handling and Logging, Replication Repair Mode, Automatic Replication of DDL Commands, and Snowflake Sequence in Postgres Extension. Parallel Replication features are expected to be introduced in Q4, enhancing replication throughput for high-traffic workloads. The pgEdge Platform is available for self-hosting in various environments and pgEdge Cloud, a managed service, will be available in Q3.