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Tech Optimizer

February 20, 2025

Malwarebytes 5.2.7.167

Malwarebytes version 5.xx is a high-performance anti-malware application designed to eliminate sophisticated malware and spyware threats. It employs a combination of proactive and signature-less technologies for enhanced malware prevention, with over 50% of users choosing it as their sole security solution. Key features include a unified user experience across desktop and mobile, modern security and privacy integrations with antivirus and VPN, and the Trusted Advisor feature for real-time insights and protection scores. The latest release, version 5.2.7.167, includes a new component package, usability improvements in localization support, and fixes for various issues. The update is available for download at 408.0 MB, with both free and paid options.

Tech Optimizer

February 20, 2025

EDB Postgres® AI Significantly Outperforms Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, and MySQL in New Benchmark Study

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has released findings from a benchmark study by McKnight Consulting Group, showing that EDB Postgres AI outperforms Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, and MySQL in various workloads, including transactional, analytical, and AI tasks. Key performance metrics include being 150 times faster than MongoDB in processing JSON data, 4 times faster than MySQL in handling insert operations, and outperforming Oracle by 17% and SQL Server by 30% in processing New Orders Per Minute (NOPM). EDB Postgres AI also offers 7 times better price performance than Oracle and 6 times better than SQL Server. The study highlights the challenges enterprises face with legacy systems consuming 55% of IT budgets, which hampers modernization efforts. EDB Postgres AI aims to address these challenges by streamlining data infrastructure, reducing total cost of ownership, and facilitating AI capabilities in a secure environment.

Tech Optimizer

February 20, 2025

Magaya enhances performance with Tessell’s PostgreSQL

Magaya Corporation enhanced its database infrastructure by using Tessell's managed PostgreSQL solution, improving database performance and operational efficiency. After being acquired by a private equity firm in 2023, Magaya migrated customers from the Classic system to the Blue Ivory platform but faced initial performance issues with Blue Ivory's database. The original PostgreSQL setup was not optimized for high-volume queries, leading to bottlenecks, and reliance on a single PostgreSQL expert posed operational risks. Tessell's managed PostgreSQL platform transformed Blue Ivory, achieving a tenfold improvement in query execution speeds and enhancing logistics operations to handle tens of thousands of rows per second. The migration to AWS was seamless, with optimizations in partitioning strategies, memory buffers, and disk I/O. Tessell provided 24/7 expert support, reducing dependency on a single in-house DBA. The optimizations prepared Magaya's Blue Ivory platform for sustainable growth, enabling quicker customer onboarding and smoother migrations, and allowing support for both multi-tenant and single-tenant deployments. This transition to a cloud-native solution met ROI expectations for private equity investors, enhancing growth and profitability. The partnership with Tessell modernized Magaya's database infrastructure and strengthened its position in the logistics and supply chain technology sector.

Tech Optimizer

February 19, 2025

EDB Expands Partner Program to Drive Global Postgres & AI Growth

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has expanded its Partner Program to support businesses and solution providers in utilizing an enterprise-grade Postgres data management platform for AI-driven data innovation. Over 35% of organizations are seeking enterprise-grade Postgres capabilities, with more than 67% of data workloads being hybrid. A McKinsey survey indicates that 65% of organizations are using generative AI in at least one business function. The enhanced EDB Partner Program offers on-demand support throughout the sales lifecycle, exclusive training and certification, increased go-to-market commitments, a personalized digital experience through the EDB Partner Portal, and showcases customer success stories. EDB aims to empower partners to help customers innovate and scale effectively in an AI-driven environment.

Winsage

February 18, 2025

Windows Mobile Pos Terminal Market Size by Application, Type, Geographic Scope, and Forecast 2025-2032

The global Windows Mobile POS Terminal market is expected to grow significantly from 2025 to 2032, driven by the rise of mobile payment systems, digital transactions, and technological advancements. Key factors include the demand for flexible payment options in retail and hospitality, the increase in e-commerce and contactless payments, and ongoing innovations in security and software. Challenges such as high initial costs, regulatory complexities, supply chain disruptions, and market saturation in developed regions may hinder growth. Emerging trends include the integration of AI, automation, and IoT, a focus on sustainability, and a demand for personalized offerings. The competitive landscape features intense rivalry among key players, with a focus on product innovation and regional expansion, particularly in North America, Europe, and the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region. Emerging markets in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa show potential for growth, despite facing economic and regulatory challenges.

Winsage

February 17, 2025

These chips are no longer supported by Windows 11

Microsoft has released an updated support list for Windows 11 tailored for OEM systems with the introduction of the 24H2 update. This update officially supports new Intel processors, including the Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200 series, but excludes older Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th-generation chips, including the Core i9-10900K. The exclusion of these processors aligns with Intel's strategy to transition older integrated GPUs to a legacy support model. AMD processors, including those from the Ryzen 8000 series, remain supported, though some models from the Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI families are missing. Existing systems with unsupported Intel processors can still install Windows 11 24H2 and receive updates, but the changes primarily affect OEMs launching new systems. Microsoft has also removed the official guide for installing Windows 11 without a TPM 2.0 check.

Tech Optimizer

February 14, 2025

EDB Strengthens Partner Program to Accelerate Postgres® and AI Adoption Worldwide

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has expanded its Partner Program to support businesses and solution providers in response to the growing demand for enterprise-grade Postgres data management platforms, particularly for AI-driven data innovation. Over 35% of enterprises are seeking robust Postgres capabilities, with more than 67% of data workloads being hybrid. A McKinsey survey indicates that 65% of organizations are using generative AI in at least one business function. The enhanced EDB Partner Program includes exclusive training and certification, increased go-to-market commitments, a personalized digital experience through the EDB Partner Portal, and an industry success hub showcasing customer implementations. EDB is focusing on empowering partners to help customers innovate and scale in an AI-driven environment.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Escapists 2, Wreckfest, Bagatur Chess Engine, more

- The Galaxy Watch 7 is currently available at a reduced price and includes a complimentary extra band. - The Galaxy S24 FE has a significant price drop, making it more accessible for consumers. - Chipolo Google Find My Device trackers are offered starting from under . - Notable app offerings include: - Escapists 2: A strategic escape game. - Wreckfest: A demolition derby-themed racing game. - Worms W.M.D: Mobilize: A classic turn-based strategy game. - Gravity Force: A game exploring the dynamics of gravity. - Bagatur Chess Engine: A chess app for enthusiasts.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

A developer porting Minecraft to the Dreamcast is now able to “Blast through an existing world file at 2,800 km/h”

A developer named Meesedev is remaking Minecraft for older consoles like the Wii, GameCube, and Dreamcast through a project called the Meese Engine, which uses Minecraft beta 1.7.3 as a reference. The engine can manage 25 million blocks with only 24 MB of RAM and achieves a render distance greater than the Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft. It can load approximately 14,000 chunks (around 500 million blocks) in seconds and maintains a 64-chunk render distance while running at 60 FPS. Meesedev works on the project one day a week and has stated that the project will not be fully open source due to concerns about exploitation by larger companies, although some components may be released as open source in the future.

Winsage

February 13, 2025

February’s Patch Tuesday Fixes Dozens Of Windows Security Flaws And Most Are Critical

Microsoft has released a patch addressing 63 vulnerabilities, following a previous update that fixed 159 flaws. The vulnerabilities are categorized by severity: critical, important, moderate, and low. Three critical vulnerabilities requiring user action are: - CVE-2025-21376: Affects Windows LDAP, allowing remote control of systems using Active Directory. - CVE-2025-21379: Pertains to potential Man-in-the-Middle attacks, enabling attackers to manipulate communications and steal data. - CVE-2025-21381: Can be exploited by tricking users into downloading malicious files, allowing arbitrary code execution. Two zero-day vulnerabilities already under exploitation are: - CVE-2025-21391: Allows attackers to bypass access controls and delete files. - CVE-2025-21418: Enables attackers to gain system privileges for configuration and user management. Other notable vulnerabilities include: - CVE-2025-21194: A hypervisor vulnerability that could compromise the kernel. - CVE-2025-21377: Could expose NTLM hashes, allowing impersonation of users. - CVE-2025-21198: Affects Microsoft's HPC systems, allowing complete control through a malicious web request, with a high CVSS score of 9.0. Users are advised to update Windows to safeguard their systems.