NewApp Digest
search bot

method

Microsoft teases Windows 11's vertical taskbar — then deletes the video
Winsage
April 1, 2026

Microsoft teases Windows 11’s vertical taskbar — then deletes the video

Users will soon be able to reposition the taskbar along any edge of their screen in Windows 11, a feature similar to macOS. This functionality was hinted at in Microsoft's roadmap and briefly showcased in a now-removed video. The taskbar can currently be moved by dragging, but the new feature aims to refine this process. Microsoft has not confirmed if the right-click method demonstrated will be the final implementation, as the finalized version is expected to integrate with the Settings app. Additionally, users will have the option to resize the taskbar, which currently cannot be adjusted in physical dimensions. Microsoft executives have also discussed upcoming features like dark mode and updates to legacy UI elements.
Running A Game On A PC With No System RAM
AppWizard
April 1, 2026

Running A Game On A PC With No System RAM

The video by PortalRunner explores alternatives for running modern software in environments with limited RAM, particularly in the context of the challenges posed by the absence of DDR5 memory. It discusses various strategies, including: - Testing Linux with specific boot arguments, which can lead to system failures if insufficient RAM is allocated. - Maximizing swap usage on SSDs, which, despite being faster than HDDs, results in sluggish performance due to overhead. - Utilizing video RAM from GPUs as a substitute for system RAM, which also suffers from significant overhead. - Modifying a CoreBoot BIOS image to use CPU cache memory, allowing lightweight software to run without system RAM, although this method raises scalability and practicality concerns. The exploration highlights creative responses to RAM shortages in computing.
Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting faster in 2026, but it’s been slower than Windows 10 for years
Winsage
March 30, 2026

Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting faster in 2026, but it’s been slower than Windows 10 for years

Microsoft plans to enhance the File Explorer experience in Windows by 2026, with initial improvements available to Windows Insiders as early as April. Key updates will focus on a quicker launch experience, reduced flicker, smoother navigation, and improved performance for everyday file tasks. Enhancements will address latency issues in search, navigation, and context menus, aiming for faster and more reliable file copying and moving. The context menu will see lower latency when right-clicking, and system-level changes will aim to reduce interaction latency and improve the shared UI infrastructure. Third-party file managers currently demonstrate faster performance compared to the default File Explorer, highlighting the need for Microsoft to improve its application.
Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA Pages Spread Infiniti Stealer On macOS
Tech Optimizer
March 30, 2026

Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA Pages Spread Infiniti Stealer On macOS

Security researchers have identified a new macOS information stealer called Infiniti Stealer, which extracts sensitive information from Mac users using a social engineering tactic known as ClickFix. This method involves a counterfeit Cloudflare human verification page that prompts users to enter a command in their Mac Terminal, allowing the malware to bypass security measures. The infection process consists of three stages: 1. A Bash dropper script downloads and decodes a hidden payload. 2. A Nuitka loader, designed for Apple Silicon Macs, complicates detection by compiling Python code into a native application. 3. The final payload, Infiniti Stealer, harvests personal data such as browser passwords, macOS Keychain entries, cryptocurrency wallets, and captures screenshots. Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) associated with Infiniti Stealer include: - MD5 Dropper: da73e42d1f9746065f061a6e85e28f0c - SHA256 Stage-3: 1e63be724bf651bb17bcf181d11bacfabef6a6360dcdfda945d6389e80f2b958 - C2 Domain: update-check[.]com - C2 URL: https://update-check[.]com/m/7d8df27d95d9 - Panel: Infiniti-stealer[.]com - Packer Magic: 4b 41 59 28 b5 2f fd (KAY + zstd) - Debug Log: /tmp/.bs_debug.log
This app made me hate today's giant Android smartphones a little less
AppWizard
March 29, 2026

This app made me hate today’s giant Android smartphones a little less

Smartphones are becoming larger and more visually appealing, but this trend can hinder one-handed usability. Quick Cursor is an app available on the Google Play Store that introduces a floating cursor to enhance one-handed operation. Users can activate the cursor by swiping inward from the lower half of the screen, allowing for easier interaction with UI elements located higher up. The app overlays a cursor that can be controlled with tap and swipe actions, and it requires access to Android's accessibility service for setup. Quick Cursor operates on a freemium model, offering basic functionality for free, with additional features available through a subscription or one-time purchase. It provides a more fluid experience compared to Android's built-in one-handed mode, making it easier to navigate larger smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.
PostgreSQL cost model: estimating the cost of flushing temp buffers to disk
Tech Optimizer
March 29, 2026

PostgreSQL cost model: estimating the cost of flushing temp buffers to disk

The project focuses on enabling temporary tables in PostgreSQL's parallel query execution by benchmarking sequential writes and reads of temporary buffers. Functions were introduced to measure buffer flush operations, and tests were conducted to estimate the cost of flushing temporary table buffer pages to disk. Findings indicate that sequential writes are about 30% slower than reads, leading to a proposed cost model. Temporary tables have limited parallel usage due to their function as relational variables and the complexity of parallel workers accessing the leader process's local state. Two enterprise PostgreSQL distributions already support parallel operations on temporary tables, and discussions on logical replication of DDL highlight the need for improved tooling for temporary tables. A significant challenge is that temporary buffer pages are local to the leader process, and if not flushed to disk, parallel workers cannot access them. A comment from 2015 suggests flushing the leader's temporary buffers to disk before parallel operations to allow workers to scan the table in parallel. However, this raises concerns about the cost of writing buffers versus the benefits of parallelism. The benchmarking toolkit includes modifications to PostgreSQL to facilitate measurement of local buffers. Two key commits added statistics infrastructure to track allocated and dirty local buffers and UI functions to manage buffer operations. The methodology involves creating a temporary table, flushing buffers, measuring I/O, and evaluating scan overhead. The tests reveal that the cost of writing a temporary table approximates the cost of a sequential page, leading to a proposed formula for flushing costs. The results show that larger buffer sizes lead to higher write overhead and increased variability. A comprehensive formula for pre-flushing temp buffers is suggested, factoring in the number of dirtied and allocated local buffers. Next steps include adding planner flags for temporary objects, implementing executor support for worker access to temporary table storage, introducing a temp-buffer flush operation, and integrating the cost model into the planner for parallel scans of temporary tables.
Search