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Winsage

November 3, 2025

Ewaste and Tackling The Issue

The recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) occurs in informal and unsafe conditions, releasing up to 1,000 harmful chemical substances, including neurotoxicants like lead. The average lifespan of electronic devices is 4.5 years, despite many being designed for over 25 years, contributing to an estimated 347 million tonnes of e-waste globally, projected to reach 746 million tonnes by 2030. The electronics industry faces challenges in achieving circularity due to costly and complex reclamation processes. In2tec offers solutions through its ReUSE® and ReCYCLE™ technologies, which enable manufacturers to design modular products and reclaim components from e-waste efficiently. ReUSE® focuses on materials and processes for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), while ReCYCLE™ uses an ultra-low energy process to recover materials from PCBAs, enhancing product versatility and reducing energy consumption in manufacturing.

Tech Optimizer

September 11, 2025

PgEdge Enterprise Postgres Now Fully Open Source And Scalable For Mission-Critical Workloads – Open Source For You

PgEdge has launched pgEdge Enterprise Postgres, a PostgreSQL distribution designed for enterprise needs, along with a transition of its distributed Postgres components to an open source licensing model. The distributed components, including Spock, Large Object Logical Replication (LOLOR), and Snowflake Sequences, are now licensed under the PostgreSQL License and available on GitHub. PgEdge Enterprise Postgres includes features such as high availability, support for PostgreSQL versions 16, 17, and 18, and enterprise-ready extensions like pgAudit and pgBackrest. Deployment options include native packages, containerization for Kubernetes and Docker, and managed services through PgEdge Cloud.

Tech Optimizer

September 10, 2025

pgEdge Announces pgEdge Enterprise Postgres Alongside Full Commitment to Open Source

pgEdge has launched pgEdge Enterprise Postgres and transitioned to an open source licensing model for its distributed PostgreSQL components. The company is expanding its offerings to support both distributed and non-distributed applications based on standard PostgreSQL. Key features of pgEdge Enterprise Postgres include high availability for various workloads, support for PostgreSQL versions 16, 17, and 18, enterprise-ready extensions, management and monitoring capabilities via pgAdmin, and distributed-ready components. All Distributed Postgres components are now fully open source under the PostgreSQL License, including the Spock, LOLOR, and Snowflake extensions. pgEdge Enterprise Postgres VM Edition is available through a paid subscription, and the Enterprise Container Edition will launch in Q4. The company supports various operating systems and offers optional services, with a high Net Promoter Score from clients. pgEdge's clientele includes enterprises like Bertelsmann, Qube RT, Jobot, and the European Parliament, and it is backed by investors such as Akamai Technologies and Rally Ventures.

Tech Optimizer

September 10, 2025

pgEdge Launches Enterprise Postgres Distribution and Transitions to Full Open Source Licensing

pgEdge has launched pgEdge Enterprise Postgres, designed for enterprise-grade reliability and manageability, compatible with PostgreSQL versions 16, 17, and the upcoming version 18. Key features include high availability, comprehensive support, enterprise-ready extensions (pgAudit, pgBackrest, pgBouncer, PostGIS, pgVector), flexible management options via pgAdmin, and diverse deployment options (virtual machines, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker). Additionally, pgEdge has transitioned all its distributed Postgres components to an open source licensing model under the PostgreSQL License, including projects like the Spock multi-master logical replication extension and Large Object Logical Replication (LOLOR) extension, now available on GitHub. The pgEdge Enterprise Postgres VM Edition is available through a paid subscription, with a container edition launching in Q4. Optional services include dedicated Forward Deployed Engineer support, with a Net Promoter Score of 100 for support services.

Winsage

May 15, 2025

Windows 10 is dying, hardware is pricey, and Citrix says VDI will save you

Citrix is promoting its virtualization platforms to address rising hardware costs and upcoming U.S. tariffs effective April 2025. Vice President Philipp Benkler suggested that organizations could extend the lifespan of existing hardware by using eLux, an operating system acquired from Unicon. As businesses face the end-of-life for Windows 10 and the transition to Windows 11, Citrix advocates for deploying centrally managed remote desktops from existing endpoints through its virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform. However, VDI implementation can face challenges such as "boot storms," which may lead to performance issues. Citrix recommends its NetScaler platform to manage these challenges without requiring additional hardware. While Citrix's approach aims to mitigate tariff-related costs, the company has increased its licensing prices, necessitating careful evaluation by organizations considering VDI. Security concerns also arise with NetScaler, as it is often targeted by cybercriminals, potentially introducing vulnerabilities. The effectiveness of Citrix's solution depends on each organization's IT landscape, budget, and ability to manage technical complexities.

Tech Optimizer

May 8, 2025

The Search Stack That Nearly Broke Us — Until We Did This

The initial architecture for the finlight.me real-time financial news API utilized Postgres full-text search, which was effective for early needs but faced limitations as article volume increased. Key challenges included performance degradation due to the inability to combine GIN indexes with regular B-Tree indexes, leading to slow query performance, especially with complex user queries and pagination. The decision was made to transition to OpenSearch for its optimized search capabilities while retaining Postgres as the source of truth for data integrity. Testing with OpenSearch revealed the need for production-grade resources, which led to a successful deployment that improved search response times significantly. The current architecture separates ingestion, storage, and retrieval responsibilities, with Postgres managing data storage and OpenSearch handling user-facing search queries. Regular snapshotting and thoughtful index management ensure resilience and scalability.

Winsage

April 29, 2025

Windows isn’t an OS, it’s a bad habit bordering on addiction

Microsoft's Windows operating system has approximately 1.5 billion users globally, but faces stagnation as many users find Windows 10 satisfactory and are reluctant to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 aggressively, incorporating AI features and nudging users toward paid services, which raises concerns about user experience. The company is uncertain about its future direction, with Project Hudson Valley fading away and the potential for a subscription-based licensing model. In corporate environments, IT departments often prioritize compliance over user needs, leaving employees with limited choices. Some users are exploring alternatives like macOS or Linux, seeking better alignment with their values. Resources are available to help users transition gradually from Windows 10 to alternatives, and maintaining a dual-system approach can ease this process.

Winsage

December 23, 2024

Microsoft Windows IoT for Client Systems: A Historical Journey and Today’s Latest Innovations

Microsoft's Windows Embedded and Windows IoT products began in 1999 with Windows NT Embedded, codenamed Impala. Windows XP Embedded, known as Mantis, expanded toolkit capabilities with tools like Target Designer and Component Designer. Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 catered to the point-of-sale sector, maintaining a consistent kernel across consumer and embedded versions. Windows CE supported mobile devices with various architectures and reached its end of support in 2023. Windows Embedded 7 Standard and Windows 7 for Embedded Systems required special licensing agreements. Windows Embedded Standard 8 did not succeed in the industrial market, while Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, launched in 2015, introduced LTSB/LTSC options with a decade of security updates. A tiered licensing structure was introduced for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, accommodating different CPU performances. The Base license allowed Windows 10 IoT Enterprise on industrial Arm devices, specifically the NXP i.MX8 family. Windows 11 21H2 established the General Availability Channel for IoT, with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC set to debut in May 2024. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC supports Arm Qualcomm CPUs and introduces features like USB 4.0 and Wi-Fi 6/7 support, along with a commitment to 10 years of security updates. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC will remain supported until 2031.

AppWizard

October 12, 2024

Steam checkout banner clarifies you don’t own the game you buy — GOG takes a jab at Steam, saying it gives users offline installers that cannot be taken away | Tom’s Hardware

Steam has updated its shopping cart page to include a banner stating, “A purchase of a digital product grants a license for the product on Steam,” in response to California's AB 2426 legislation, which requires sellers of digital goods to clarify consumer rights regarding ownership. Steam operates on a licensing model, meaning users do not have outright ownership of games, and if a developer removes a title, it disappears from the user's library, although downloaded games remain accessible. In contrast, GOG allows users to retain purchased games indefinitely, regardless of developer actions, and has hinted at introducing a similar message emphasizing permanent access. The debate over licensing versus purchasing reflects broader concerns about digital ownership in the gaming industry.