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AppWizard
February 28, 2026

Best Marathon settings for peak gaming PC performance

Bungie's multiplayer FPS, Marathon, is currently in an early Server Slam until March 2, with a full release on March 6. The game is designed to be accessible on mid-range PCs and does not require high-end GPU power. Initial settings for optimal performance include Vsync on, frame rate cap off, field of view at 90°, and high graphics quality. Players can expect an average frame rate of 84fps with 60fps for 1% lows. The game is not compatible with the Steam Deck due to BattleEye anti-cheat technology but runs smoothly on other Windows-based handheld devices. While an SSD is not required, it is recommended for better load times. Performance monitoring can be done via a built-in FPS counter or overlays from Nvidia and AMD.
Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools
Winsage
January 21, 2026

Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools

Tanium has been recognized as a Leader in endpoint management software for Windows devices in the latest IDC MarketScape vendor assessment for 2025-2026, marking the second consecutive time it has received this designation. The IDC assessment evaluates vendors providing tools for managing Windows endpoints, including desktops, servers, and specialized devices. Tanium's core offering is the Tanium Autonomous IT Platform, which integrates endpoint management, exposure management, and security operations. The platform supports Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server, and Windows IoT endpoints, and is noted for its synergy with Microsoft's tools. Tanium's approach, termed Autonomous IT, consolidates IT and security operations under a unified model, featuring tools like Tanium Ask, Tanium Confidence Score, and Adaptive Actions. Additionally, Tanium has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools.
How Letta builds production-ready AI agents with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL
Tech Optimizer
November 27, 2025

How Letta builds production-ready AI agents with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL

AI agents benefit from persistent memory, enabling them to recall past interactions and maintain context, which enhances customer experience in scenarios like customer service. The Letta Developer Platform allows developers to create stateful agents with advanced context management features. It supports self-hosting within a virtual private cloud and uses Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL for long-term memory storage. Aurora PostgreSQL offers capabilities such as efficient similarity searches with the pgvector extension, sub-second query latency, and dynamic storage scaling. Letta operates as a persistent service, allowing agents to function independently and scale horizontally using Kubernetes. The platform supports multi-tenancy and includes enterprise features for security and monitoring. To set up an Aurora Serverless cluster for Letta, users must create a database on Amazon RDS, configure security group access, and install the pgvector extension. Letta connects to Aurora using a PostgreSQL connection string. After establishing the connection, users can create agents, send messages, and view agent states and conversation histories stored in Aurora. Letta organizes data in 42 tables, including those for agents, messages, and memory blocks. Users can explore the database schema and examine the structure of stored messages and embeddings. Finally, it is recommended to delete the Aurora cluster and associated resources after completing the integration to avoid charges.
AI-powered tuning tools for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL databases: PI Reporter
Tech Optimizer
October 31, 2025

AI-powered tuning tools for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL databases: PI Reporter

AWS offers services like Amazon CloudWatch and CloudWatch Database Insights for monitoring Amazon RDS performance metrics. Users can create custom dashboards for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. Essential metrics to monitor include Database Connections, CPU Utilization, Freeable Memory, and various I/O metrics. PI Reporter is an open-source tool designed to capture performance metrics and workload snapshots for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. It integrates with Amazon Bedrock to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations. Users can generate detailed HTML reports comparing performance metrics over time, assess workload changes, and identify performance issues. To use PI Reporter, prerequisites include enabling Amazon CloudWatch Database Insights and the pg_stat_statements extension. Installation involves cloning the repository, configuring IAM policies, and executing commands to create snapshots and reports. The tool is designed for ease of use and can be run on Amazon EC2 or on-premises. The report generated by PI Reporter includes a summary of findings, root causes, and recommendations for performance improvement. It also identifies resource utilization issues during specific operations, such as bulk data inserts or idle transactions. Users are advised to validate AI-generated recommendations with database experts and to monitor for idle transactions to optimize performance. Costs may be incurred from resources created by Amazon Bedrock, and users should clean up these resources when no longer needed.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is painful to play on PC, with severe performance issues and bugs
AppWizard
October 18, 2025

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is painful to play on PC, with severe performance issues and bugs

Bloodlines 2 is experiencing performance issues on PC, even with recommended settings. Players report struggling to achieve smooth gameplay due to bugs and frame rate drops. The system requirements are modest, but advanced technologies like Nvidia DLSS 4 do not resolve performance problems. Optimal settings for Bloodlines 2 on PC include: - VSync: On - Frame Rate Limit: Unlimited - Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: Enabled + Boost - Nvidia DLSS: Quality - Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation: 4x for RTX 5000 cards; 2x for RTX 4000 cards - Global Illumination: High - Shadows: High - Anti-Aliasing: High - View Distance: Far - Texture Quality: High - Effects: High - Reflections: High - Post-Processing: High Testing on a GeForce RTX 5070 showed an average frame rate of 61fps at 1080p, dropping to 52fps at 1440p and 21fps at 4K. Enabling multi-frame generation improved frame rates significantly, but 1% lows remained unchanged. Players encountered various performance issues, including stuttering and synchronization problems. Bugs included the Enter key disrupting fullscreen mode and mouse cursor misalignment. Bloodlines 2 offers four graphics presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, along with an auto-detect tool for optimal settings. The game does not require an SSD for installation, but using one is recommended for faster loading times. Performance monitoring can be accessed via in-game overlays for Nvidia and AMD users or through third-party software like CapFrameX.
New Fully Undetectable FUD Android RAT Hosted on GitHub
Tech Optimizer
October 8, 2025

New Fully Undetectable FUD Android RAT Hosted on GitHub

A sophisticated Android remote access trojan (RAT) has been discovered on GitHub, named "Android-RAT," created by the user Huckel789. This malware is fully undetectable (FUD) and can bypass modern security measures and antivirus systems. It operates through a web-based interface without requiring installation on a PC, making it accessible to users with varying technical skills. The RAT exploits GitHub's trusted platform status to evade security filters and includes features such as keylogging, credential hijacking, ransomware functionality, and social engineering tools. The malware employs advanced stealth techniques to avoid detection by antivirus solutions and VirusTotal scans, integrating anti-emulator and virtual machine detection mechanisms. It can persist through battery optimization modes and power management restrictions, particularly in Chinese ROMs like MIUI, while consuming minimal system resources. The RAT's communication infrastructure uses AES-128-CBC encryption for secure data transmissions, complicating network traffic analysis. Its "Freeze Mode" limits data transmission to 1-3MB over 24 hours, reducing the likelihood of detection. Additionally, the malware can inject its payload into legitimate applications via a dropper module, making initial infection vectors difficult to identify.
Optimizing queries by using observability
Tech Optimizer
October 6, 2025

Optimizing queries by using observability

The text discusses the importance of tracing and monitoring PostgreSQL queries using OpenTelemetry with Python to improve application efficiency. It provides a code snippet for instrumenting PostgreSQL queries with the Psycopg2 library and OpenTelemetry, allowing developers to track query performance and identify bottlenecks. Additionally, it highlights the need for dynamic alerting thresholds based on observability data to detect performance degradation quickly. Another code snippet is provided for implementing alerts for queries that exceed a specified latency threshold, helping organizations maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure a seamless user experience.
Sridhar Vembu explains the tech behind Zoho’s Arattai, a Swadeshi messaging app: ‘Built on deep engineering’
AppWizard
October 5, 2025

Sridhar Vembu explains the tech behind Zoho’s Arattai, a Swadeshi messaging app: ‘Built on deep engineering’

Sridhar Vembu, co-founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho, discussed the technological framework behind Arattai, the company's messaging and calling app, highlighting its extensive research and development. Arattai, launched in 2021, is built on proprietary frameworks developed in-house, enhancing performance, scalability, and security. The app’s real-time communication is powered by a custom-built messaging and audio-visual framework refined over 15 years, alongside a distributed computing framework perfected over two decades. Arattai aims to be a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream messaging apps, constructed entirely on Zoho's indigenous technology stack. Unique features include the Meetings tool for video conferencing, a built-in personal cloud storage space called Pocket, and a Mentions section for tracking tagged messages. Arattai maintains a no-ads policy and does not exploit user data for marketing, distinguishing it from WhatsApp.
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