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Winsage

August 21, 2025

LibreOffice 25.8 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What’s New

LibreOffice 25.8 has been released by The Document Foundation, supporting GNU/Linux, Android, macOS, and Windows. Key enhancements include up to 30% faster file opening times in Writer and Calc, support for exporting to PDF 2.0, optimized memory management, and improved scrolling for large documents. New features include a Viewer mode for read-only access, background images as bitmap thumbnails, SHA384 with AES_192 encryption, streamlined PDF signature timestamping, enhanced import capabilities for encrypted PDFs, and support for Bitcoin currency. Writer introduces a new Move Line hyphenation rule, improved text selection control, and collaborative features like per-window track changes. Calc adds new functions and customizable conditional formatting, while Impress improves font management for PowerPoint compatibility. The user interface features various enhancements, including a diacritic matching option and hyperlink insertion via the context menu. LibreOffice 25.8 is available for download, with support through seven maintenance updates until June 12, 2026.

Winsage

August 21, 2025

LibreOffice 25.8 Strengthens Privacy Focus in Competitive Office Suite Market

LibreOffice 25.8 has been released by The Document Foundation, emphasizing user privacy and data control. The update features significant performance improvements, with Writer and Calc opening files up to thirty percent faster and enhanced memory management for older machines. It improves compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats, reworks word hyphenation and spacing, and adds fifteen new spreadsheet functions. The software now supports exports to the PDF 2.0 standard and introduces new scripting capabilities. However, it no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 32-bit systems, and macOS 10.15 users will receive their final update. LibreOffice remains free, without subscriptions or advertising, and offers professional support through certified partners.

Tech Optimizer

August 21, 2025

pgEdge Announces Latest Release of pgEdge Distributed Postgres Cloud Edition

pgEdge, Inc. has released an updated version of pgEdge Cloud, which now includes multi-availability zone support to enhance availability and resilience for mission-critical applications. This version is built on the open-source PostgreSQL database and optimizes deployment across multiple cloud regions. Key enhancements include: - Multi-Availability Zone Support: Enables deployment of multiple nodes across different availability zones within the same region, improving fault tolerance. - Expanded Automatic Conflict Resolution: Introduces advanced mechanisms for handling conflicts such as duplicate inserts and unique constraint violations, reducing the need for application-level exception handling. - Improved Performance: Enhancements in replication operations, including in-memory exception handling and optimized lag tracking at the target node. pgEdge has also completed a SOC 2 Type II audit with a "clean" audit opinion, indicating effective controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

Tech Optimizer

August 20, 2025

pgEdge Launches Latest Release of Its Distributed Postgres Cloud Edition

pgEdge, Inc. has released the latest version of pgEdge Cloud, the first fully distributed Database as a Service (DBaaS) built on PostgreSQL. The new features include multi-availability zone support for enhanced fault tolerance, expanded automatic conflict resolution for distributed environments, and improved performance in replication operations. pgEdge has also completed a SOC 2 Type II audit with a "clean" opinion. The new pgEdge Cloud is available for free sign-up.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Google Translate is about to tap into Gemini for more reliable translations

Google Translate is introducing Gemini, which enhances translation accuracy, especially in Advanced mode. The app now offers two modes: Fast for quick translations and Advanced for more nuanced results. Currently, Advanced mode supports English-Spanish and English-French translations, with plans to expand language options. New features include a practice tool, improved Conversation mode, and an AI upgrade for sharper translations. A model picker allows users to switch between Fast and Advanced modes easily. The user interface has been redesigned, with the voice input button moved to the right side and other buttons repositioned for better usability.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Free Title Update 4 to include large-scale PC optimization improvements

Capcom is set to release Free Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds this winter, focusing on enhancements for PC gamers. The update will optimize CPU and GPU performance, addressing issues like crashes, low frame rates, and gameplay stability. It will introduce one new monster and more challenging hunts, prioritizing performance improvements over weapon adjustments. Gradual improvements will be implemented in the weeks leading up to the update.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

Nvidia is adding DLSS 4 support to over 175 PC games

Nvidia has launched its DLSS 4 technology, now available in over 175 PC games and applications. Upcoming titles such as Borderlands 4 and Resident Evil Requiem will feature this AI-driven frame enhancement tool, which can generate up to three frames for each traditionally rendered frame, achieving performance improvements of up to eight times standard rendering. DLSS 4 also includes DLSS Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Nvidia Reflex technologies. Upcoming games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will support RTX Hair technology. The GeForce Now cloud gaming platform now offers performance capabilities similar to RTX 5080-class hardware.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

What is wrong with Monster Hunter Wilds? Another debate burns besides difficulty and PC performance: has Capcom removed too much of the classic charm?

The latest patch for Monster Hunter Wilds introduces an additional difficulty tier, a new endgame grind with randomized talismans, and weapon balance adjustments. The game has sold 10 million copies within a month of its release. The update has sparked discussions among players, reflecting a divided community regarding the game's difficulty and gameplay style. Capcom has expedited the rollout of features initially planned for future patches, responding to calls for a more challenging experience. The introduction of 9-star Tempered monsters has raised questions about the game's threat hierarchy, while the reintroduction of random talismans has increased the power of mixed armor sets, necessitating tougher monsters. Players have expressed concerns about performance issues, particularly on PC, and the balance between hardcore and casual players remains a challenge for the developer. The patch has prompted a second hotfix due to an unintended nerf.

AppWizard

August 12, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds’ PC performance patches will keep coming, if almost as slowly as the game still runs

Capcom is facing ongoing challenges with the PC performance of Monster Hunter Wilds, despite multiple patches aimed at improving framerate stability. The company has committed to providing performance and stability updates until at least Winter 2025, with significant improvements expected by then. Game director Yuya Tokuda announced that the upcoming version 1.021 update will not include major performance enhancements, while the Title Update 4, scheduled between November and January, will focus on reducing CPU load. This is part of a two-phase optimization plan that will also address GPU load in future patches. Despite minor improvements, the game still struggles to perform well on high-end graphics cards, and previous solutions have been seen as ineffective. Tokuda suggested that players may need to adjust their graphics settings to better manage frame rates based on their hardware capabilities.

Tech Optimizer

August 12, 2025

How Wiz achieved near-zero downtime for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL major version upgrades at scale using Aurora Blue/Green Deployments

Wiz upgraded its Aurora PostgreSQL database from version 14 to 16, achieving a significant reduction in downtime from approximately one hour to just 30 seconds. The upgrade was facilitated by an automated process called DB Upgrade Pilot, which utilized Amazon Aurora's Blue/Green Deployments. This process involved several steps: taking a cluster snapshot, provisioning a synchronized replica of the production database, executing a VACUUM ANALYZE for performance optimization, monitoring replication lag, and performing a switchover to the new environment. The upgrade included performance enhancements such as improved parallel query execution and faster aggregations, along with enhanced security features. The solution also incorporated safety measures like automatic rollback capability and robust validation steps to ensure a stable upgrade process.