reliability Archives

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Happy birthday, Windows 10—one of Microsoft’s most popular operating systems ever reaches its 10-year milestone, just three months before it gets hoofed off to OS heaven

Windows 10 was publicly released on July 29, 2015, and will end regular support on October 14, 2025. It has surpassed the lifespans of its predecessors, Windows 7 and 8, which lasted six years, and Windows Vista, which was short-lived. Many users continue to use Windows 10 due to its reliability and satisfaction. Windows 11 has received mixed reviews from users who have transitioned from Windows 10.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Microsoft Windows 11 update shows up on ‘incompatible’ PCs: Should you click upgrade or beware?

Microsoft is extending Windows 11 upgrades to computers that do not meet its official minimum requirements, prompting confusion among users. Reports indicate that users are receiving upgrade prompts despite lacking essential components like TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or a modern processor. This change raises questions about whether Microsoft is relaxing its compatibility standards or if it is a technical oversight. Users are advised to exercise caution before upgrading unsupported machines, as this may lead to issues such as failed installations, unreliable performance, and lack of future security updates or customer support.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Microsoft dubs latest Windows 11 release “most reliable version of Windows yet” — PCs that upgrade will see an improved experience compared to Windows 10

Microsoft announced that Windows 11 version 24H2 is the most reliable version of Windows to date, with unexpected restarts reduced by 24% compared to Windows 10. The update includes a redesigned Black Screen of Death (BSOD) and a new feature called Quick Machine Recovery to assist users with troubleshooting issues. Mainstream support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, after which users will not receive automatic security updates. Microsoft offers an extended security updates program for an additional year. A new PC transfer feature has been introduced to facilitate migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Windows 11 version 25H2 will be built on the same platform as version 24H2, ensuring compatibility and stability. Users are encouraged to upgrade to version 24H2 for enhanced reliability and to prepare for version 25H2.

Winsage

July 25, 2025

Microsoft claims Windows 11 24H2 is the ‘most reliable’ Windows version ever

Microsoft announced enhancements to Windows 11 with the optional July update (KB5062660), which includes the new features Windows Recall for EU users and Quick Machine Recovery for repairing boot failures. The company claims Windows 11 24H2 is the most reliable version of Windows yet, citing a 24% reduction in unexpected restart failure rates compared to Windows 10 22H2. However, the reliability of this claim is questioned due to selective telemetry data and reports of disruptions in functionalities such as USB printers, audio output, Bluetooth connections, Windows Update, and Windows Firewall.

Winsage

July 25, 2025

Windows 11 Latest Update Is ‘Most Reliable’ Ever, Microsoft Claims

Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 24H2, claiming it to be the "most reliable Windows yet," supported by a 24% reduction in failure rates and unexpected restarts compared to previous versions. The update features a new black screen for the Blue Screen of Death, which includes a stop code and faulty driver information, reducing wait time from 40 seconds to 2 seconds. However, users have reported issues such as Blue Screen of Death errors, sluggish performance, and driver failures. Critics have raised concerns about compatibility issues with drivers and legacy applications. The update also introduces a quick machine recovery feature that automatically detects and resolves critical boot issues, although immediate patches for minor problems are not guaranteed. User sentiment regarding the reliability of Windows 11 24H2 remains mixed.

Winsage

July 25, 2025

Microsoft claims Windows 11 24H2 is the ‘most reliable version of Windows yet’ – but there are PC gamers out there who disagree

Microsoft claims that Windows 11 24H2 has a 24% reduction in unexpected crashes compared to version 22H2. The update improves the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) experience, reducing the time users spend on the BSoD screen from 40 seconds to 2 seconds. It also introduces a feature called Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) to help users recover from boot failures. Despite these advancements, some users have reported bugs and glitches, leading to skepticism about the reliability of the new version.

Tech Optimizer

July 24, 2025

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL Limitless Database is now available in 22 additional Regions

The Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL Limitless Database has launched in various regions, including the US West (Northern California), Africa (Cape Town), Asia Pacific (Hyderabad, Jakarta, Melbourne), Canada (Central and West), Europe (London, Milan, Paris, Spain, Zurich), Israel (Tel Aviv), Mexico (Central), the Middle East (Bahrain, UAE), and South America (Sao Paulo). It features a serverless endpoint that distributes data and queries across multiple Amazon Aurora Serverless instances, ensuring transactional consistency and enhancing performance. The database includes distributed query planning and transaction management, dynamically allocates compute resources based on workload fluctuations, and supports PostgreSQL versions 16.6 and 16.8. Users can create an Aurora PostgreSQL Limitless Database via the Amazon RDS console.

Winsage

July 23, 2025

Microsoft calls Windows 11 24H2 “The most reliable Windows yet,” and it has numbers to back it up

Microsoft has declared that Windows 11 24H2 is the most reliable version of its operating system to date, supported by telemetry data from July 2025 showing a 24% decrease in unexpected restart failures compared to Windows 10 22H2. The traditional blue screen of death (BSOD) has been replaced with a black screen, which aims to reduce visual disruption and stress for users. This new screen presents a concise message with the stop code and information about the faulty driver, eliminating the frowny face and QR code. Additionally, a hexadecimal version of the stop code has been added for easier online searches for solutions. Microsoft is committed to improving reliability through collaborative efforts across engineering, design, and user research teams. There are also hidden functionalities in Windows 11 that users can explore for enhanced capabilities.

Winsage

July 23, 2025

Windows 11’s new update will add a bunch of AI features

Microsoft is introducing the Copilot Vision tool for Windows 11, which scans and analyzes content on users' screens, allowing them to ask questions about what they see and receive immediate assistance. This feature is part of a broader rollout of AI capabilities aimed at improving productivity. For users with Snapdragon-powered Copilot Plus PCs, an AI-driven agent in the Settings app will enable natural language searches for specific settings. The “Click to Do” preview feature will be enhanced for quick actions, and unique features for Copilot Plus PCs will include an AI-powered sticker generator in Paint, an object selection tool for image editing, and an AI lighting option in Photos. The Snipping Tool will also gain a “perfect screenshot” feature. Additionally, all Windows 11 users will benefit from a new color picker in the Snipping Tool and an automatic issue resolution mechanism for unexpected restarts. These features will be rolled out over the next month.

Tech Optimizer

July 22, 2025

PostgreSQL services from hyperscalers raise downtime conerns

Recent research shows that 82 percent of PostgreSQL users are concerned about cloud region failures, with 21 percent experiencing such failures in the past year. In the first half of 2025, PostgreSQL gained over 13 points in database popularity rankings, becoming the fourth most popular database. A survey found that 91 percent of organizations using PostgreSQL expect no more than four minutes of downtime per month, with 24 percent aiming for less than 30 seconds. Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google offer various PostgreSQL services, while alternatives like CockroachDB and YugabyteDB focus on reliability. PlanetScale recently launched a PostgreSQL service that is 100 percent compatible with open-source PostgreSQL. Convex is transitioning from AWS Aurora to PlanetScale for better performance. pgEdge offers a multi-master distributed database for high availability. AWS claims its Amazon Aurora DSQL is designed for up to 99.999 percent availability, while its Aurora for PostgreSQL guarantees 99.99 percent uptime.