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AppWizard
July 11, 2025
Warner Bros. is set to release "A Minecraft Movie" and "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu" between 2019 and 2025, with "A Minecraft Movie" scheduled for release on August 6, 2025. The film has a runtime of 205 minutes and is rated NL-9. The Blu-ray edition features a video codec of MPEG-4 AVC, a resolution of 1080p, and aspect ratios of 2.40:1 and 1.78:1, with original aspect ratios of 1.85:1 and 2.39:1. Audio options include Dolby Digital 5.1 in French, English, Dutch, and Flemish, as well as Dolby TrueHD 7.1 in French and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 in English. Subtitles are available in Dutch, English SDH, and French. The two-disc Blu-ray set is compatible with Region B. The film is directed by Jared Hess and Rob Letterman, featuring a cast that includes Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, and Sebastian Hansen, with a screenplay by multiple writers. There are currently no related news posts or forum discussions for the films.
Tech Optimizer
July 11, 2025
K7 AntiVirus for Mac provides basic malware elimination but lacks essential features such as browser-level protection, which is critical for user safety against malicious websites. Its Windows version offers more comprehensive features, including a firewall and exploit protection, while being priced significantly lower than the Mac version. K7's pricing for Mac subscriptions is competitive, with a one-Mac subscription costing less than average market prices. The software is compatible with older macOS versions, dating back to Yosemite (10.10). K7 has not participated in independent testing labs, which limits its evaluation compared to competitors that have received high scores. The installation process is straightforward, and K7 performs full scans quickly, but it does not offer a quick scan option. K7 lacks protection against phishing attacks and does not detect Windows malware, which is a feature present in many competing antivirus solutions.
Winsage
July 9, 2025
Microsoft has introduced a one-year Extended Security Update (ESU) subscription for consumers, available for a fee. Additionally, two free enrollment options have been made available: syncing settings to the cloud using Windows Backup and redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. The ESU subscription is limited to personal use and cannot be renewed after the initial year, with security updates ending on October 13, 2026. The enrollment wizard for consumers will start rolling out in July, with full availability by the end of August.
Tech Optimizer
July 7, 2025
A reliable antivirus program is essential for computer security. During Amazon Prime Day, Norton 360 Deluxe is available for a year at a low price, and McAfee Total Protection is offered for a full year at a discounted rate. Other antivirus deals include Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Kaspersky Security Cloud, Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security, Avast Premium Security, and Webroot SecureAnywhere, all featuring competitive pricing and special offers. More antivirus deals are expected to emerge throughout the week.
Tech Optimizer
July 7, 2025
Snowflake has acquired Crunchy Data, a Postgres database provider, during its recent conference. This follows Databricks' investment in the Postgres startup Neon. Postgres has been recognized as the “most wanted” database in Stack Overflow’s annual developer survey for two consecutive years. Neon, founded in 2021, offers a serverless open-source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres with a decoupled compute and storage architecture. Databricks aims to enhance its capabilities in the AI database sector through this acquisition, noting that 80% of databases on Neon’s platform were generated by AI agents. Crunchy Data, established in 2012, focuses on security for organizations and uses 100% mainstream open-source software. Snowflake plans to introduce Snowflake Postgres, designed for mission-critical AI and transactional systems at an enterprise scale. Industry experts suggest that operational data stores (OLTP) are becoming increasingly important for AI applications.
Tech Optimizer
July 7, 2025
Volumez has launched a block storage service for PostgreSQL users in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and OCI, enhancing transaction throughput and reducing latency compared to native offerings. The service utilizes ephemeral cloud block storage instances, providing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Analyst Chris Evans evaluated Volumez's Data Infrastructure-as-a-Service (DIaaS) for PostgreSQL, noting its ability to define application-specific metrics, allowing optimization without traditional scaling constraints. Performance tests using pgbench showed that Volumez achieved the highest transactions per second (TPS) on AWS and the lowest latency among tested alternatives. OCI was identified as the most economical option, being 40% cheaper than AWS. Volumez's costs are significantly lower than AWS's io2 Block Express configuration, with potential savings of up to 80% on AWS. Volumez DIaaS also outperformed Azure's storage in TPS and latency, making it a recommended solution for businesses using public cloud services for traditional database applications.
Tech Optimizer
July 6, 2025
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition now supports a maximum storage limit of 256 TiB, doubling the previous limit of 128 TiB. Customers are charged only for the storage they use, and to utilize the increased limit, users must upgrade their clusters to supported database versions. The new storage capacity is available across all AWS regions where Aurora PostgreSQL is offered.
Winsage
July 4, 2025
Windows 10 will reach its end-of-life support on October 14, 2025, prompting backlash from users and a petition from the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) urging Microsoft to reconsider its decision. Microsoft will provide free security updates beyond the end-of-life date, but only under specific conditions, leading to concerns about accessibility due to stringent system requirements. PIRG argues that the updates will not sufficiently address the needs of the estimated 400 million Windows 10 PCs unable to upgrade to Windows 11. Users have limited options, including syncing settings to the cloud, redeeming Microsoft Reward points, or paying for extended security updates (ESU). While Microsoft has made some concessions, such as offering ESU for individuals and affordable pricing for educational institutions, it has not committed to extending Windows 10 support or easing Windows 11's hardware requirements. Windows 11 is gaining market share, reaching 47.73% in June, while Windows 10 holds 48.92%. Microsoft is promoting Windows 11 and its AI-enhanced features, claiming significant performance improvements. Additionally, a movement called End of 10 is encouraging users to switch to Linux as Windows 10's end-of-life approaches, highlighting benefits like the absence of ads and telemetry tracking.
AppWizard
July 3, 2025
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games for PC gamers until July 10. Players who claim them during this period will retain access indefinitely. The first game is Backpack Hero, developed by Jaspel, which has a Metacritic score of 76 and an 86% approval rating on Steam from nearly 7,000 players. It offers 10 to 60 hours of gameplay and features a deck-building roguelike mechanic focused on item organization within a backpack. The second game is Figment, created by Bedtime Digital Games, with a Metacritic score of 77 and an 87% approval rating on Steam from over 1,000 reviews. It provides 5 to 6 hours of gameplay and is set in a whimsical, musical action-adventure within the human mind, where players solve puzzles to confront nightmares.
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