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Tech Optimizer

March 31, 2026

Hurry! Norton is knocking up to 60% off its antivirus app

Norton is currently offering its 360 Deluxe package for five devices at a discounted rate of .99 per year, down from its standard price of 4.99 annually, representing a 60% discount. Norton 360 Deluxe includes features such as file backup, a rescue disk for system recovery, and scam protection against phishing attempts. It offers various scanning options: a quick antivirus scan, a full scan, and a deep scan conducted during startup. The software also provides ransomware protection that automatically backs up critical files, including those stored in UEFI.

AppWizard

March 30, 2026

Death Stranding 2’s PC port pushed it past 2 million copies sold

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold 425,000 copies on PC in its first week and has a total of over two million copies sold, combining sales from PlayStation 5 and PC. The game launched exclusively on PlayStation less than a year ago and transitioned to PC in nine months, making it the fastest exclusive to do so. Sony is reportedly adjusting its strategy for PC releases, with live-service games moving to PC while single-player titles are expected to remain exclusive to PlayStation 5.

Tech Optimizer

March 29, 2026

Announcing Lakebase Public Preview

At the Data and AI Summit, Databricks announced the Public Preview of Databricks Lakebase, a fully-managed Postgres database designed for data applications and artificial intelligence. Lakebase addresses challenges in operational databases by merging operational and analytical data, offering a scalable architecture that separates compute from storage. It supports popular Postgres extensions and features low latency and high concurrency transactions. Lakebase includes multi-zone high availability, encrypted storage with point-in-time recovery, and copy-on-write branching for isolated testing. It integrates seamlessly with the Databricks lakehouse, enabling efficient data synchronization and unified governance. Lakebase is accessible across multiple cloud providers and is currently in Public Preview, with hundreds of customers already using it for various applications.

AppWizard

March 29, 2026

Videogames are more of a rich guy’s hobby than ever, says analyst, and that’s ‘leaving a whole portion of the market to Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox’

The K-shaped economy describes the widening gap between affluent individuals and those less fortunate, particularly highlighted during the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In the gaming industry, this trend is evident as high earners are increasingly catered to, leading to concerns about accessibility and diversity in gaming experiences. Analyst Matt Piscatella notes that players who can afford to invest more in games receive richer experiences, while those on tighter budgets often end up with lower-quality mobile games that involve monetization tactics. He suggests that the console market could benefit from adopting strategies similar to the thriving PC gaming market, which offers a variety of affordable and innovative titles. The challenge for the gaming industry is to ensure that all players, regardless of financial status, have access to quality gaming experiences.

AppWizard

March 29, 2026

Everwind (Early Access)

Everwind is currently available in Early Access and is still in development. The game features a unique world generation and begins with players on a tutorial tower that introduces game mechanics. Players are tasked with building an airship by gathering resources and crafting while facing minor threats like skeletons. Combat includes parrying mechanics and an RPG-style upgrade tree, although the enemy AI is lacking. The game includes whimsical inhabitants like capybaras, wild boars, and pheasants. Players can explore various islands, including sky islands, and must upgrade their airship to access them. The game allows item recovery after death, adding strategic elements. While it offers freedom in gameplay, the overarching narrative may feel lacking. Visually, Everwind has a blocky aesthetic similar to Minecraft but suffers from a dull color palette and character designs. It includes some graphical enhancements, though these may cause lag. Despite its limitations, Everwind shows potential for growth in the survival genre.

Winsage

March 29, 2026

Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished

Microsoft has released a series of quality updates for Windows 11 in the first quarter of 2026, introducing several new features: - Cross-device resume allows users to resume Android apps directly on Windows 11 via the Taskbar. - Windows MIDI Services now support MIDI 0 and 2.0, including WinMM and WinRT MIDI 1.0 support. - Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security now supports external fingerprint readers. - A new "Device info" card in the Settings app displays key hardware specifications. - Quick Machine Recovery is now enabled by default for Windows 11 Pro. - A new network speed test feature can be accessed via the Taskbar. - Camera settings enhancements allow management of pan and tilt controls. - Sysmon is now a native feature in Windows 11, providing advanced monitoring capabilities. - Windows 11 supports WebP images as wallpapers.

Winsage

March 27, 2026

Microsoft Issues Windows 11 Preview Updates for Week D

Microsoft is rolling out a preview of April's Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, specifically for versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. The Preview Update KB5079391 is available for versions 24H2 and 25H2, updating them to builds 26100.8116 and 26200.8116, respectively. Key improvements include rich image descriptions in Narrator, a toggle for Smart App Control, updates to pen settings, adjustments to the Settings interface, enhancements to voice typing, display reliability improvements, upgrades to natural voice in Narrator, and stability enhancements for the Windows Recovery Environment. For version 26H1, Preview Update KB5079489 is available, upgrading the system to build 28000.1764 and introducing features like Emoji 16.0, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, and a built-in network speed test, though many features have been seen in previous versions.

Tech Optimizer

March 26, 2026

EDB Highlights CloudNativePG 1.29, Previews Kubernetes-Native Data Protection at KubeCon Europe

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has released CloudNativePG 1.29, an open-source PostgreSQL operator for Kubernetes, featuring modular extensions and enhanced supply chain security. This version allows users to install only necessary PostgreSQL extensions, including options for AI-driven vector search, while ensuring the use of verified components. EDB is also previewing a new enterprise data protection solution for its EDB Postgres AI for CloudNativePG operator, which includes zero data loss through write-ahead log streaming, centralized management, disaster recovery support, and end-to-end encryption. EDB emphasizes its commitment to data and AI sovereignty and security compliance in Europe, adhering to regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and aims to support PostgreSQL operations across on-premises and cloud environments to avoid vendor lock-in.

Tech Optimizer

March 26, 2026

EDB Highlights Community Release of CloudNativePG 1.29 and Previews Exclusive Kubernetes Data Protection at KubeCon Europe

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has released CloudNativePG 1.29, an open-source Postgres operator for Kubernetes, and introduced an enterprise-grade data protection solution for its commercial CNPG operator. Open-source strategies are crucial for 80% of major enterprises in the EMEA region, with only 13% achieving success in AI and data initiatives through sovereign data platforms. The EU Cyber Resilience Act mandates secure software supply chain practices. CloudNativePG has gained over 8,000 stars on GitHub and now features modular extensions and built-in supply chain security. EDB is developing a Kubernetes-native data protection solution offering Zero Data Loss and centralized management. This solution supports compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act and ensures operational control while reducing cloud infrastructure costs. EDB Postgres® AI is positioned as a secure, compliant, and scalable sovereign data and AI platform.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

Phishing Campaign Targeting Messaging Apps’ Users

A phishing campaign targeting users of messaging applications has been reported by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This campaign exploits human behavior rather than software vulnerabilities, leading to the compromise of thousands of accounts worldwide, despite encryption. Attackers impersonate official support accounts and use social engineering tactics to prompt users to click on malicious links, request verification codes, or suggest account recovery actions. If users comply, attackers can take control of their accounts and may deploy malware. Platforms like Signal have been specifically targeted, but the tactics can apply to various messaging applications. Recommendations for users include being cautious with suspicious messages, avoiding unknown requests, carefully checking links, monitoring group chats for fake accounts, using built-in security features, and reporting incidents promptly.