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AppWizard

November 18, 2024

These are the 10 best Android apps of 2024

Google has selected the best apps of 2024, highlighting various Android applications in the Play Store. - Best Event Planning App: Partiful allows users to create and manage events, facilitating RSVP, guest interaction, polls, and group messaging. - Best Multi-device App: Max is recognized for its versatility across smartphones, tablets, and Google TV, offering a rich selection of shows and movies. - Best for Personal Growth: UpStudy – Camera Math Solver provides step-by-step explanations for math problems and quizzes in various subjects. - Best for Fun: Mila by Camilla Lorentzen offers enjoyable workout routines tailored to users' moods and fitness levels, with a subscription model after a 7-day free trial. - Best Everyday Essential: MacroFactor – Macro Tracker simplifies food intake tracking with food scanning and personalized coaching algorithms, transitioning to a paid model after a trial period. - Best Hidden Gem: Timeleft organizes users into small groups for weekly dinners based on personality compatibility, though it has limitations regarding restaurant selection and city availability. - Best for Large Screens: Infinite Painter is a drawing tool designed for tablets and foldable phones, offering both free and paid options. - Best for Watches: Baby Daybook – Newborn Tracker helps new parents monitor their baby's activities with a free version and premium features for enhanced usability. - Best for Google TV: Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies features a variety of content from NBCUniversal. - Best for Cars: PBS KIDS Video provides a safe and educational platform for children, currently available only in the United States due to licensing restrictions.

AppWizard

November 10, 2024

5 must-have Android apps

Snapseed is a free photo editing app with 29 tools and filters for enhancing images. AccuWeather provides minute-by-minute weather forecasts and extensive data on air quality and humidity. The Brave Private Web Browser prioritizes online privacy with a built-in firewall and VPN, blocking ads and trackers. Khan Academy offers free educational resources across various subjects, including videos and interactive exercises. Todoist is a task management app that allows users to create to-do lists, set reminders, and collaborate on projects.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Visit the (virtual) Minecraft National Park

Mojang has launched the Minecraft National Park, available for purchase on the Minecraft Marketplace, with net proceeds benefiting The Nature Conservancy until January 30. The experience was created by over 50 creators and aims to educate players about conservation while showcasing various biomes. Features include ranger stations, visitor centers, and wildlife crossings. Mojang previously donated 0,000 to The Nature Conservancy during Minecraft’s 15-year anniversary, reinforcing their commitment to environmental stewardship. Players contribute to sustainability efforts through their purchases, supporting The Nature Conservancy's mission.

Tech Optimizer

August 21, 2024

Over 800k servers at risk due to new cryptojacking malware exploiting PostgreSQL

Researchers at Aqua Nautilus have identified a malware strain named “PG_MEM” that targets PostgreSQL servers to deploy cryptocurrency miners. This malware uses brute force techniques to access databases with weak passwords, establishes a superuser role for administrative control, and executes shell commands to download additional malicious payloads, including the XMRIG mining tool for Monero. PG_MEM also removes existing cron jobs and creates new ones to ensure continuous mining operations while deleting files and logs to maintain stealth. The researchers noted that over 800,000 PostgreSQL servers may be vulnerable to this threat, which is part of a broader trend of cryptojacking campaigns targeting PostgreSQL databases. Previous similar campaigns were identified in 2020 and 2018 involving the PgMiner and StickyDB botnets, respectively.

AppWizard

July 14, 2024

Israeli startup to bring Minecraft Education to US – ISRAEL21c

Arcademy, an Israeli startup, is expanding its gaming platform to schools in Israel and the US after a successful trial in Petah Tikva. The platform integrates with Minecraft Education to enhance classroom instruction, improve student engagement, and provide insights for educators. CEO Alex Gold aims to revolutionize education through gaming, starting with American Jewish schools.