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March 21, 2025

Windows 11’s File Explorer will soon unzip files faster

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Preview Build 27818 to Insiders on the Canary Channel, optimizing the extraction process for zipped files in File Explorer. The update improves performance when unzipping large archives with many small files. Additionally, the update removes the "suggested actions" feature for clipboard items, which was related to Skype, as Microsoft plans to retire Skype on May 5.

Tech Optimizer

February 21, 2025

PostgreSQL 18: Part 2 or CommitFest 2024-09

September's CommitFest for version 18 has seen a wealth of accepted patches and new features, including: - Conflict detection and logging in logical replication - Removal of the constant 10000000000 in the planner to improve sequential scan cost assessment - Enhanced memory management and usage monitoring for temporary tuple storage - Asynchronous operations support in pg_upgrade for multiple databases - Speed improvements for Hash Joins - Faster text value processing in JSON - Optimized numeric-type multiplication and division - Introduction of ANALYZE ONLY and VACUUM ONLY commands - Improved checkpointer statistics - Normalization of SET commands in pg_stat_statements - Reporting of remote connection status in postgres_fdw_get_connections - Ignoring format conversion errors in file_fdw - New function has_largeobject_privilege - Functions crc32 and crc32c added - Client-server protocol updates to report search_path changes - Support for named prepared statements in psql - Integrity verification for tar backups in pg_verifybackup

Winsage

February 17, 2025

7 alternatives to built-in Windows tools that will blow you away

- Process Lasso is a powerful alternative to Task Manager, offering features like dynamic CPU adjustments and SmartTrim memory management. - Notepad++ is a text editor that supports multiple programming languages, syntax highlighting, and includes macros and plugins. - 7-Zip is a file compression tool that handles various formats and allows users to split, merge, and encrypt files. - Everything is a search tool that quickly finds files and folders, scanning both names and document contents. - Audacity is a multitrack digital audio workstation for recording audio, supporting various formats and real-time effects. - Flow Launcher allows users to launch files, folders, applications, and websites without using the Start menu. - VLC Media Player plays a wide range of audio and video file formats and offers features like file conversion and live stream recording.

Winsage

February 7, 2025

Installing Ubuntu on WSL Just Got Much Easier

A new tar-based distribution format for Ubuntu has been introduced for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), allowing developers and system administrators to install and manage Ubuntu WSL instances without using the Microsoft Store. This format enables local hosting of images, providing enterprises with more flexibility and simplifying deployment. Users can install Ubuntu by executing the command wsl --install ubuntu in the Windows Terminal or by downloading an image and double-clicking the .wsl file. Both methods require WSL version 2.4.8 or higher. The new tar-based format will become the default, while the older appx format will still be supported.

Winsage

February 6, 2025

Ubuntu Officially Available on the Updated Windows Subsystem for Linux

Ubuntu has launched its availability on Microsoft’s tar-based Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution architecture, enhancing deployment and scalability for enterprise use. Key features include easier deployment from a tar file, the ability for organizations to manage Ubuntu WSL images internally, and customization options for administrators. To install Ubuntu on WSL, users need WSL version 2.4.8 or higher and can do so using the command wsl --install ubuntu, downloading a tar-based image, or by double-clicking the .wsl file. Comprehensive documentation is available for advanced configurations and custom distributions.

Winsage

February 6, 2025

Running Ubuntu on Windows 11 is easier than ever

Ubuntu has introduced a new distribution architecture for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) that simplifies the management of Ubuntu instances on Windows 11. This new tar-based WSL distribution format replaces the previous Microsoft Store method, allowing IT administrators to distribute and manage Ubuntu WSL instances using tar files. Organizations can now host and manage their own WSL images with specific policies, providing greater control and flexibility. The new method requires WSL version 2.4.8 or higher, and installation can be done via command line or by double-clicking the .wsl file.

Winsage

February 6, 2025

Ubuntu installations on WSL 2 are now better than ever and don’t require the Microsoft Store

Ubuntu is the leading Linux distribution on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and has been designated as the default distro. Canonical has introduced a new installation process using Microsoft's tar-based distribution model, replacing appx bundles from the Microsoft Store. This model allows for easier customization and deployment of Ubuntu instances, enabling users to manage WSL instances directly from tar files. The installation process for WSL 2 has been simplified with the command wsl --install Ubuntu. Key benefits of the tar-based model include independence from Windows Packaged Apps, customization options for developers and administrators, and a simplified installation process. Users can download the tar-based .wsl file from Ubuntu and install it easily. Other distributions like Fedora and Arch Linux are also planning to provide official images for WSL.

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February 6, 2025

Canonical Delivers Ubuntu Tar Archives for Easy Installation in the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Canonical has introduced a new tar-format archive for installing Ubuntu on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), allowing users to bypass the Microsoft Store. This enhancement facilitates easier customization and deployment, particularly beneficial for enterprises needing tailored Linux environments. Developers and system administrators can now distribute, install, and manage Ubuntu WSL instances directly from tar files. The new capability is available for WSL version 2.4.8 and higher, enabling installation with the command "wsl --install ubuntu" and allowing for manual downloading and installation of tar archives.