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Winsage

December 27, 2024

The best Windows PowerToys tool is about to get a whole lot better

Microsoft announced that its PowerToys Run tool will undergo significant transformation in 2025, introducing new extensions for enhanced functionality and customization. Kayla Cinnamon shared a teaser trailer on Christmas Day, indicating the potential for third-party developers to create custom extensions. While a specific release date has not been provided, there is notable anticipation for the upcoming features and improvements.

Tech Optimizer

December 24, 2024

PostgreSQL vs. the Cloud for GenAI? 4 Things To Consider

Generative AI (GenAI) is expected to transform industries by improving productivity and revenue. A Deloitte report states that 80% of enterprises with advanced AI capabilities plan to increase AI investments. Companies must modernize legacy systems and tackle data challenges to implement GenAI, but many still use outdated technology, leading to costly transitions and downtime. Nearly half of US generative AI decision-makers expect returns on their investments within three years, which may underestimate the complexities of AI implementation. While cloud computing offers scalability, managing costs can be difficult, prompting many enterprises to adopt financial operations frameworks (FinOps). Concerns about third-party cloud services are leading businesses to consider on-premises and hybrid solutions, with predictions that by 2025, half of enterprises will use on-premises models for AI development. Choosing the right database is crucial for GenAI development, with PostgreSQL being a strong option due to its extensibility, seamless integration, open-source benefits, and deployment flexibility. Successful GenAI strategies focus on rapid development, cost-effective failures, and effective scaling, with Percona offering support to help organizations achieve these goals.

Tech Optimizer

December 18, 2024

PostgreSQL becomes developers’ choice for AI and real-time apps

PostgreSQL is the preferred database for AI developers, with 78.6% of respondents favoring it for its flexibility in managing diverse data types. There has been a 65% increase in PostgreSQL adoption among developers compared to the previous year, and 55.3% of PostgreSQL developers now incorporate AI tools into their workflows, reflecting a 55% year-over-year increase. Additionally, 60% of developers use PostgreSQL for both personal and professional projects, indicating a 20% growth from last year. PostgreSQL's extensibility and familiar SQL interface make it attractive for AI-focused developers, allowing for the integration of advanced features like vector storage. Its scalability and support for modern workloads have led to its adoption across various industries, including IoT, financial technology, and healthcare.

Tech Optimizer

December 17, 2024

Report Reveals: Developers Turn to PostgreSQL for Strong AI Capabilities

Timescale has released its State of PostgreSQL 2024 Report, highlighting PostgreSQL's increasing importance as the preferred database for AI applications. Key findings include: - 78.6% of developers prefer PostgreSQL for its capability to manage various data types, including vectors. - 65% of developers reported an increase in PostgreSQL usage compared to the previous year, a 14-point rise from 2023. - 55.3% of PostgreSQL developers are using AI tools, reflecting a 55% year-over-year growth. - 60% of developers use PostgreSQL for both personal and professional projects, a 20% increase from last year. PostgreSQL is recognized for its stability, extensibility, and user-friendly SQL interface, making it a strong alternative to specialized databases. Developers value its data integration flexibility (78.6%) and ease of use (56%). The report indicates PostgreSQL's adoption across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and IoT, due to its ability to handle transactional and analytical workloads. Timescale is enhancing PostgreSQL's capabilities for AI with innovations like pgai and pgvectorscale.

AppWizard

November 27, 2024

Choosing the right secure messaging app for your organization

Liad Shnell, the Chief Technology Officer at Rakuten Viber, discussed key factors organizations should consider when selecting secure messaging applications. Important features include end-to-end encryption, global accessibility, integration capabilities, AI-driven extensibility, and privacy standards like SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR compliance. To mitigate phishing and malware risks, users should exercise caution with links and verify sender identities. Leading platforms like Viber implement security measures, such as filtering messages from unknown senders and using algorithms to block suspicious activities. The SANS 2024 Security Awareness Report indicates that 89% of respondents view social engineering attacks as a primary concern, emphasizing the need for security awareness programs, clear communication policies, and AI-driven detection tools. Balancing usability and security is essential, with a focus on user experience through AI-driven automation and zero trust principles. Emerging trends include post-quantum cryptography and enhanced AI detection capabilities to maintain authenticity in conversations as technology evolves.

Tech Optimizer

October 29, 2024

How PostgreSQL Enhances Performance and Scalability in IoT Solutions

PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database system favored for its versatility, extensibility, and ability to handle large volumes of data and complex queries efficiently. In 2024, approximately 57,629 companies adopted PostgreSQL, reflecting its growing popularity in IoT applications. PostgreSQL supports scalable IoT application development through custom data types, advanced indexing options (like B-tree and GiST), and JSON/JSONB support for semi-structured data. Its indexing techniques enhance performance, particularly for geolocation data, while partitioning allows for manageable data handling in rapidly growing datasets. PostgreSQL effectively manages time-series data through TimescaleDB, optimizing storage and retrieval for historical information. High availability features, such as asynchronous replication and point-in-time recovery, ensure data integrity and resilience in IoT systems.

Tech Optimizer

September 27, 2024

PostgreSQL 17 adds performance gains, storage optimizations and more – SD Times

PostgreSQL 17 has been released by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group, focusing on performance and scalability for cloud-native computing and artificial intelligence. Key enhancements include improved support for JSON with the implementation of SQL/JSON standards, including JSON_TABLE, JSON constructors, and various query functions. The MERGE command has been enhanced with a RETURNING clause and the ability to update views. Bulk loading and data exporting have been optimized, achieving up to a 2x performance boost with the COPY command. Incremental backup capabilities have been introduced, allowing users to combine backups into a full backup without overloading the database server.

Tech Optimizer

September 26, 2024

EDB Contributions to PostgreSQL® 17 Help Enterprises Unlock Greater Performance for Complex Workloads

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has released PostgreSQL 17, enhancing its capabilities for large-scale data analytics and AI workloads. The release involved contributions from over 200 developers, including 19 from EDB, who worked on 24 features. Key advancements include incremental backup capabilities, performance upgrades in the transaction subsystem, improved subtransaction handling, and enhanced SQL:JSON functionality. A study by EDB found that over one-third of large enterprises are considering Postgres for future projects, with 56% expecting AI to become mainstream in their operations. EDB serves over 1,500 customers globally, providing solutions that modernize legacy systems and ensure high availability with up to 99.999% uptime.

Tech Optimizer

September 26, 2024

PostgreSQL 17 Gets Incremental Backup, SQL Queries for JSON

The latest release of PostgreSQL introduces several significant enhancements, including: - **Incremental Backup**: Transfers only changes made since the last backup, reducing bandwidth usage and storage costs, with recovery times improved from an average of 78 minutes to 4 minutes. - **Studier Replication**: Enhancements to replication slots ensure database consistency during failovers, allowing the replication stream to continue seamlessly with the standby server, preventing data loss. - **Hella JSON Support**: Improved support for JSON data types allows querying JSON data using standard SQL statements and introduces a json table feature for rendering JSON data into a table format. - **Hardier Subtransactions**: A redesign of the sub-transaction cache results in a 100x performance improvement for migrations involving nested transactions, particularly beneficial in high-transaction environments like finance.

Winsage

September 6, 2024

7 Windows tweaks I wish it came with out of the box

Windows 11 has several shortcomings that affect user experience, prompting the desire for enhancements that could be integrated into the operating system. 1. A fully transparent taskbar is desired, as the current Mica effect lacks translucency. 2. An automatic dark mode feature is missing, which could be implemented similarly to brightness adjustments based on ambient light. 3. The Start menu customization options are limited, with users wanting the ability to remove the Recommended section and organize apps more effectively. 4. Users prefer alternative file managers over Windows File Explorer, but Microsoft does not allow easy changes to the default file manager. 5. Flow Launcher and PowerToys Run provide superior application launching capabilities compared to the built-in search bar. 6. There is no built-in option to adjust brightness across multiple monitors, leaving users reliant on monitor buttons or third-party software. 7. PowerToys FancyZones allows for custom app placement zones, enhancing multitasking beyond the standard snapping feature in Windows.