memory management Archives

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Minecraft Movie Streaming Soon on Max With Sources Pointing To June Date

The Minecraft Movie is set to stream on Max, with a potential release date of June 20, 2025, although this has not been officially confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring Jason Momoa, premiered in theaters on May 30, 2025. It will be available for digital purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Physical editions (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD) are scheduled for release on June 24, 2025. In 2025, Minecraft modpacks are evolving, with a focus on technical modpacks and new gameplay experiences. Notable modpacks include "Biohazard: Project Genesis" and "Multiversal Archeology," which emphasize automation and resource gathering. Popular modpacks are introducing intricate quest systems, performance optimizations, and visual enhancements, including high-definition textures and dynamic lighting. Tools like CurseForge and packwiz are streamlining modpack creation and sharing. The Bedrock Edition has seen new modpacks like "Elemental Horizons" and "Survival Evolution." "Technological Frontiers 4" is currently the top-rated modpack on CurseForge. The 1.21 update has influenced modpack developments, leading to new dungeon exploration themes.

Winsage

May 30, 2025

Still on Windows 11 23H2 because you’re worried 24H2 is a disaster for PC gaming? Microsoft’s latest update could persuade you to finally upgrade

The latest optional patch for Windows 11, identified as KB5058499, addresses critical issues affecting PC games, particularly those using Nvidia GPUs. It resolves problems such as games freezing upon launch and specific titles becoming unresponsive after upgrading to version 24H2. The patch also targets a memory leak within the ‘Input Service,’ which may contribute to input lag and blue screen crashes linked to ‘memory management’ errors. The root cause of the game lock-up problem was found to be within the Windows 11 kernel, not Nvidia's graphics drivers. Users can install the patch to potentially restore functionality to their games or wait for the full cumulative update scheduled for June 10.

Tech Optimizer

May 17, 2025

Supercharging your data experience: PostgreSQL 17 is now available on IBM Cloud

PostgreSQL Version 17 has launched on IBM Cloud, featuring optimized memory management, faster query execution, and accelerated bulk operations. These enhancements improve performance, scalability, security, and developer productivity. IBM Cloud's ecosystem of extensions and plugins supports PostgreSQL 17, enabling efficient management of complex applications.

Winsage

May 14, 2025

Windows DWM 0-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges

Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library, identified as CVE-2025-30400, which allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on affected systems. This "Elevation of Privilege" vulnerability, arising from a "use-after-free" memory corruption issue, was actively exploited prior to the release of a patch on May 13, 2025. The vulnerability permits an authorized attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting improper memory management within the DWM process. Microsoft classified the severity of this vulnerability as "Important" and assigned it a CVSS score of 7.8. Users and administrators are strongly advised to apply the latest updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

This new requirement for Android apps is something we need, even if it’s not sexy

Google has announced that all Android applications will be required to support 16 KB page sizes starting November 1st, 2025. This change aims to enhance system efficiency and performance by allowing better resource allocation and reducing memory management tasks. Memory management units operate on a page size basis, and increasing the page size fourfold will streamline processes and improve user experience. All new apps and updates targeting Android 15+ devices must comply with this requirement.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Google requiring Android apps support 16 KB memory page size to improve performance

Android is transitioning to a 16 KB page size, which will become mandatory for applications in the Google Play Store by November 1, 2025. This change replaces the previous 4 KB page size and aims to enhance performance by improving memory management and reducing overhead. The introduction of Android 15 has been refactored to support this larger page size, with testing currently available on Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 devices. Expected performance improvements include faster app launches (3% to 30% faster), improved battery usage (average gain of 4.5%), quicker camera starts (4.5% to 6.6% faster), and speedier system boot-ups (approximately 8% faster). Apps without native code should remain compatible, while those using libraries or SDKs with native code may need updates. Apps containing native code might require recompilation and review for compatibility. Developers can check memory page size support through the Play Console.