storage capacity Archives

Tech Optimizer

February 12, 2026

Databricks makes serverless Postgres service Lakebase available

Databricks has launched Lakebase on AWS, a managed serverless Postgres service that separates compute from storage to enhance development processes without infrastructure management. Lakebase features instant database branching, allowing developers to create isolated copies of production data quickly, and includes point-in-time recovery for data protection. It integrates with Unity Catalog for consistent access control and auditing, and supports Postgres 17 with a storage capacity of up to 8TB. Lakebase is currently available in select AWS regions, with a beta version on Azure and plans for Google Cloud later this year. Compliance certifications like SOC2 and HIPAA are expected by early 2026.

Winsage

December 22, 2025

This week in Windows news— Saving RAM, testing Insider features, and the “fake” record lows of holiday shopping

In 2025, there has been a surge in news activity related to Windows 11, including updates for Windows Insiders and enhancements to the Link to Windows app, which now allows remote locking of PCs from Android devices. As Christmas approaches, discounts on Windows laptops and gaming handhelds are significant, with the Surface Pro 11 available at reduced prices. Finding the best deals is challenging due to complicated sales processes, with specific retailers like Newegg, Walmart, and Amazon offering various models at competitive prices. Automated tools often fail to identify the best prices across similar models, leading to labor-intensive searches for consumers. A recent flash sale for the Surface Laptop 7 has ended, but a variant with increased storage capacity remains available.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

PC gaming’s best inventory system is hidden in this obscure post-apocalyptic roguelike from the dawn of the survival craze

Neo Scavenger is a roguelike survival game released in 2014, set in a post-apocalyptic Michigan. Players awaken in an abandoned research facility and must navigate a hex-based landscape while uncovering their character's identity. The game features a unique grid-based inventory system that reflects real-world physics, starting players with no inventory and emphasizing the urgency of scavenging. Items like clothing and plastic bags provide storage and enhance realism, allowing for creative uses of everyday objects. Players can encounter larger inventory solutions and utilize a crafting system for tools and shelters. The game presents challenges such as hunger, thirst, and hostile factions, requiring players to make critical decisions for survival. The narrative explores moral ambiguity as players may pursue other survivors for resources.

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.

Winsage

November 24, 2025

Linux First, Windows Later! Dell Launches Qualcomm NPU Laptop on Linux Before Windows

Dell has introduced the Pro Max 16 Plus, the first mobile workstation with an enterprise-grade discrete NPU, the Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card, featuring 64GB of dedicated AI memory and dual NPUs. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, with options up to Ultra 9 285HX, supports memory configurations up to 256GB CAMM2 at 7200MT/s, and offers GPU options including the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with 24GB VRAM. The device has a maximum storage capacity of 12TB with RAID support. The validated Ubuntu 24.04 LTS version is available now, while the Windows 11 version is expected to ship in early 2026. Key specifications include a 16" UHD+ OLED touch display, a 96 Wh battery, 1080p HDR camera, multiple USB and Thunderbolt ports, and a weight of 5.63 lb (2.55 kg). The starting price is ,329.

BetaBeacon

November 21, 2025

Which games can be played on Android and which ones can’t?

- Native Android games are specifically designed and optimized for Android devices, offering a smooth gaming experience. - Cross-platform games like Fortnite and Minecraft have mobile equivalents for Android users. - Cloud gaming and emulation methods can be used on Android devices to access a wider variety of gaming options. - Exclusive console games, complex PC titles, and games with hardware limitations cannot be played on Android devices. - Android users have a wide range of gaming options available, with the mobile gaming industry continuously growing and evolving.

Winsage

November 15, 2025

Best Laptops to Get the Most Out of AI

Consumers are now prioritizing speed, extended battery life, and intelligent features powered by artificial intelligence in personal computers. Copilot+ PCs are equipped with advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs), offering performance up to five times faster than a typical Windows laptop from five years ago. They provide up to 22 hours of video playback, making them suitable for professionals who need long-lasting battery life. Additionally, these PCs integrate AI capabilities within the Windows 11 environment to enhance productivity and creativity.

Tech Optimizer

November 1, 2025

Amazon Aurora makes PostgreSQL Serverless generally available

The PostgreSQL-compatible edition of Aurora Serverless is now generally available, allowing users to create database instances that operate only when necessary and automatically adjust capacity based on demand. Customers are billed on a per-second basis for active database capacity and standard Aurora storage costs. Users can specify minimum and maximum capacity when creating a database, and the architecture separates storage from computational resources, allowing automatic scaling from a minimum of 10GB to a maximum of 64 TB. Aurora Serverless PostgreSQL is accessible in regions including US East (N. Virginia and Ohio), US West (Oregon), EU (Ireland), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo).

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

For just $554.99, this MSI gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU is a bona fide bargain

Walmart is offering the MSI Thin laptop for 9. The laptop features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 13420H processor, and 16GB of RAM. It has a 15.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 512GB SSD. The RTX 4050 supports Nvidia DLSS 4 upscaling and has 2,560 CUDA cores with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM. The laptop's RAM is in DDR4 SODIMM format, allowing upgrades up to 64GB. The Intel Core i5 processor has eight cores, with a boost capability of up to 4.6GHz. The storage can be upgraded as it uses a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive and a standard M.2 socket.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Save a huge $45 on this 1TB Steam Deck microSD card from Samsung, while you can

Amazon has reduced the price of the 1TB Samsung Pro Plus microSD card to .99, a 38% discount off its regular price. The card features read and write speeds of 180MB/s and 130MB/s, respectively, and is compatible with devices like the Steam Deck, gaming laptops, PCs, and consoles such as the Nintendo Switch (excluding the new Switch 2). The card is available for £87.98 for UK gamers.