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AppWizard
June 21, 2026
A study published in the Entertainment Computing journal analyzed 86 games released on Steam from 2014 to 2022, finding that games with cracked versions available within the first week of launch experienced a 20% drop in revenue. If DRM delayed cracks by at least six weeks, the revenue decline was only 5%, and if DRM withstood cracks for three months, there was no significant loss in revenue. Denuvo's defenses have been breached within hours of game releases, and the future of DRM may rely more on contractual agreements than technology. Subscription-based gaming models, like Xbox's PC Game Pass, are emerging, allowing players to access games without owning them, which raises concerns about game ownership and the potential for titles to be removed from libraries. The rise of cloud gaming is seen as a solution to affordability issues for gamers, but it also leads to questions about the future of game ownership and piracy.
AppWizard
June 21, 2026
Obtainium is a free and open-source sideload manager designed to simplify the updating process for sideloaded Android applications. Users can add their sideloaded apps to Obtainium’s tracking list after a one-time setup, allowing the app to monitor these sources for updates in the background. Obtainium supports various sources, including GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid, APKMirror, and Uptodown. The app checks for updates every six hours and can either download and install updates automatically or notify the user. Setting up Obtainium involves downloading the APK, adding app source URLs, and ensuring the correct source is used for each app. However, it has limitations, such as relying on HTML scraping for websites without an API and potential API rate limits for GitHub apps. Additionally, Obtainium may have read-only access to certain sites, requiring users to manually update apps in some cases.
Winsage
June 20, 2026
The author customized their Windows experience by changing the default browser, decluttering the Start menu, and preventing OneDrive from managing their files. They recently set up Windows 11 on a new mini PC and initially allowed OneDrive to back up their files, which led to confusion about file locations. They found Windows Search frustrating, as it redirected them to Microsoft's web version despite choosing a different search provider. The author refrained from altering Microsoft's recommended defaults, which made the system feel more aligned with Microsoft's agenda rather than their own needs. After three days, they reverted to their usual practices to regain control over their Windows experience.
Tech Optimizer
June 20, 2026
PostgreSQL version 18 has deprecated MD5 password authentication in favor of SCRAM-SHA-256, with a new parameter, md5_password_warnings, enabled by default to log deprecation warnings. It has enhanced monitoring capabilities by adding columns to pg_stat_database and pg_stat_statements to track parallel worker activity, with the default max_parallel_workers_per_gather set to 0 in Aurora PostgreSQL. The pg_stat_subscription_stats view now includes new columns for tracking conflict types in logical replication. Optimizer statistics are automatically transferred during upgrades, while uuidv7() generates timestamp-ordered UUIDs. The default streaming option for CREATE SUBSCRIPTION has changed to parallel, and the idle_replication_slot_timeout parameter automatically invalidates inactive replication slots. Enhancements to the COPY command include REJECT_LIMIT for error tolerance and a silent LOG_VERBOSITY level. OLD and NEW aliases have been introduced in RETURNING clauses for various DML commands.
Tech Optimizer
June 20, 2026
PostgreSQL 18 addresses common performance challenges for users, including managing query performance across composite indexes, diagnosing memory spills in materialized Common Table Expressions (CTEs), and upgrading major versions without plan regressions. Key enhancements include skip scan optimization for multicolumn indexes, improved EXPLAIN functionality, and optimizer statistics that persist through major version upgrades. Skip scan optimization allows PostgreSQL to efficiently utilize multicolumn B-tree indexes even when leading columns are not specified in the WHERE clause, significantly improving query performance. The EXPLAIN command has been enhanced to include buffer statistics by default, providing deeper insights into query execution and resource usage. PostgreSQL 18 also introduces visibility into the storage of materialized nodes in query plans, indicating whether intermediate results were stored in memory or spilled to disk. A new metric, Index Searches, has been added to EXPLAIN ANALYZE output, indicating how many times the database traversed the index tree during query execution. Additionally, Self-Join Elimination (SJE) automatically detects and removes unnecessary inner joins of a table to itself, optimizing query performance. The autovacuum mechanism has been improved with the introduction of autovacuum_vacuum_max_threshold, which caps the number of dead tuples that can accumulate before autovacuum triggers a VACUUM, addressing issues with large tables. The vacuum_truncate parameter provides a server-wide control point to disable VACUUM’s file truncation behavior, reducing locking issues on busy systems. PostgreSQL 18 also separates the allocation of autovacuum worker slots from their usage, allowing for dynamic adjustments to autovacuum_max_workers without requiring a server restart. Finally, new columns in pg_stat_all_tables track cumulative time spent on maintenance operations, providing better insights into maintenance overhead for each table.
Tech Optimizer
June 20, 2026
The dashboard operates on a Django monolith with PostgreSQL and is transitioning to ClickHouse for denormalization. The initial p50 metric was 0.7 seconds, but the p95 was 8 seconds, which was reduced to 1 second. Observability tools were established to monitor performance, and slow HTTP requests were identified using OpenTelemetry traces. Optimization techniques included late joining, asynchronous counting, creating a PostgreSQL replica for read operations, and improving full-text search. Denormalization was explored to enhance filtering performance by creating composite indexes. The production stack was upgraded to PostgreSQL 18, which provided incremental performance improvements. The final p95 value achieved was 1 second, below the target of 3 seconds.
AppWizard
June 19, 2026
A straightforward application for tracking cryptocurrency purchases using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy is being developed. Users can log trades, which allows the app to calculate the average entry price for each asset. 1. The app is built using Google AI Studio, where users select the “Build an Android app” option and provide a detailed description of the task. 2. The app allows users to add purchase entries with asset ticker, amount spent in USD, price per coin at purchase, and date, storing all entries locally. It displays total invested, total coins accumulated, average entry price, and includes a summary card with overall portfolio cost, a delete option for each entry, and filtering by asset. 3. AI Studio offers several design options, including Clean Minimalism and Elegant Dark, which can be selected or skipped. 4. The Gemini model generates a project with approximately ten Kotlin files and launches the app in an emulator, initially displaying “Total Invested: [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Step-by-Step App Build To illustrate the app development process, we will create a straightforward application designed for tracking cryptocurrency purchases using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. This app will enable users to log their trades, allowing it to calculate the average entry price for each asset effortlessly. Step 1. Choose the mode and describe the app Begin by launching Google AI Studio, navigating to the Build tab, and selecting the “Build an Android app” option. In the designated input field, provide a detailed description of the task at hand. Prompt Build a native Android app for tracking dollar-cost averaging (DCA) crypto purchases. Let the user add a purchase entry with: asset ticker (e.g. BTC, ETH), amount spent in USD, price per coin at purchase, and date. Store all entries locally on the device. For each asset, show the total invested, total coins accumulated, and the average entry price. Add a summary card at the top with the overall portfolio cost. Include a delete option for each entry and the ability to filter by asset. Source: Incrypted. Step 2. Choosing a design Prior to generating the code, AI Studio presents a selection of visual style options for the app, including Clean Minimalism, Elegant Dark, Professional Polish, Vibrant Palette, and Sleek Interface. You can choose your preferred design by clicking “Select this design” or opt to skip this step by selecting “Skip.” Source: Incrypted. Step 3. Generation and first build The Gemini model will then create a project, typically comprising around ten Kotlin files, and launch the app in the built-in emulator. Upon initial launch, the screen will appear empty, displaying “Total Invested: [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Step-by-Step App Build Let’s break down the process using a simple app for tracking crypto buys with a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. The user logs their trades, and the app calculates the average entry price for each asset. Step 1. Choose the mode and describe the app Open Google AI Studio, go to the Build tab, and select the “Build an Android app” option. In the input field, describe the task.  Prompt Copy Build a native Android app for tracking dollar-cost averaging (DCA) crypto purchases. Let the user add a purchase entry with: asset ticker (e.g. BTC, ETH), amount spent in USD, price per coin at purchase, and date. Store all entries locally on the device. For each asset, show the total invested, total coins accumulated, and the average entry price. Add a summary card at the top with the overall portfolio cost. Include a delete option for each entry and the ability to filter by asset. Source: Incrypted. Step 2. Choosing a design Before generating the code, AI Studio offers several app visual style options — for example, Clean Minimalism, Elegant Dark, Professional Polish, Vibrant Palette, and Sleek Interface. You can pick the option you like under “Select this design” or skip the step by clicking “Skip.” Source: Incrypted. Step 3. Generation and first build The Gemini model creates a project — in our case, about ten Kotlin files — and launches the app in the built-in emulator. At launch, the screen is empty: the portfolio counter shows “Total Invested: $0.00,” and the purchases list is empty.  Source: Incrypted. Step 4. Fixing errors  If a message saying “1 error running the code” appears at the bottom of the panel, click Fix. The model finds the cause — in this example, it was an initialization error on startup — and fixes the code. After that, the app launches correctly. Step 5. Testing Click the plus button in the bottom-right corner. The “Add Purchase” window will open with the fields Ticker, Amount USD, and Price Per Coin. Enter the trade details and click Add. Add a few purchases — the “Total Invested” counter at the top will sum up your invested funds. Data: Incrypted. Data: Incrypted. Step 6. Refining the feature with a prompt To have the app group purchases by asset and calculate the average entry price, уточните задачу следующим промптом. Prompt Copy Group the purchases by ticker and, for each asset, add a summary card above its entries showing: total invested, total coins accumulated, and the average entry price. Calculate the average entry price as total invested divided by total coins for that asset. Display it clearly, for example u0022Avg entry: $2071.67u0022. Keep the existing per-purchase list below each summary. After the refinement, each asset gets its own card with the total amount, the number of coins, and the average entry price, and below it — a list of specific trades. Data: Incrypted. After testing in the emulator, you can install the app on a smartphone via ADB using a USB cable or publish it to Google Play’s internal testing track — these options are available from the same interface." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].00” alongside an empty purchases list. Source: Incrypted. Step 4. Fixing errors If an error message appears stating “1 error running the code,” simply click Fix. The model will identify the issue—such as an initialization error on startup—and rectify the code accordingly. Following this correction, the app should launch without further issues. Step 5. Testing To test the app, click the plus button located in the bottom-right corner. This action will open the “Add Purchase” window, prompting you to fill in the fields for Ticker, Amount USD, and Price Per Coin. After entering the trade details, click Add. As you input several purchases, the “Total Invested” counter at the top will dynamically sum your invested funds. Data: Incrypted. Data: Incrypted. Step 6. Refining the feature with a prompt To enhance the app's functionality by grouping purchases by asset and calculating the average entry price, refine your task with the following prompt. Prompt Group the purchases by ticker and, for each asset, add a summary card above its entries showing: total invested, total coins accumulated, and the average entry price. Calculate the average entry price as total invested divided by total coins for that asset. Display it clearly, for example "Avg entry: 71.67". Keep the existing per-purchase list below each summary. Data: Incrypted. After implementing these refinements, each asset will feature its own summary card displaying the total amount invested, the number of coins accumulated, and the average entry price, with a detailed list of specific trades below. Once testing in the emulator is complete, you can install the app on a smartphone via ADB using a USB cable or publish it to Google Play’s internal testing track—both options are conveniently accessible from the same interface." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].00” and an empty purchases list. 5. If an error occurs during code execution, clicking "Fix" allows the model to identify and correct the issue, enabling the app to launch correctly. 6. The app is tested by adding purchase details through an “Add Purchase” window, which updates the “Total Invested” counter. 7. To enhance functionality, the app can be refined to group purchases by asset, displaying a summary card for each asset that includes total invested, total coins accumulated, and average entry price, while maintaining a list of specific trades below each summary. 8. After testing, the app can be installed on a smartphone via ADB or published to Google Play’s internal testing track.
AppWizard
June 19, 2026
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to release on September 29, 2026. The game will feature an interconnected world, moving away from the previous simple game loop. It will offer a curated experience with a larger landscape for exploration, including unique items and powerful Talismans. An updated user interface will include a mini-map and a world map to assist navigation. A 'Guiding Light' feature will help players find quest objectives. The game will be available on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X.
Winsage
June 19, 2026
The Nintendo GameCube can run Windows NT, a mid-1990s workstation operating system, due to a PowerPC version developed by Microsoft. A group of contributors adapted the OS for the GameCube, making it available on GitHub, and it also works on the Wii and Wii U’s vWii mode. Users need to use various controller-entry methods for text input, as the GameCube lacks a dedicated keyboard, although some rare controllers with integrated keyboards exist. A video tutorial on YouTube details the installation process.
AppWizard
June 18, 2026
The Chaos Cubed game update has launched on the Nintendo Switch, introducing new features such as the sulfur cube, sulfur caves, and various blocks. The sulfur cube is a passive mob found in sulfur caves that can absorb blocks to gain unique effects. Players can leash or scoop them up, or use bouncy wool blocks to launch them. Sulfur caves are home to hostile creatures and contain sulfur and cinnabar blocks, as well as sulfur spikes that are safe for players. On the Overworld surface, sulfur springs and geysers indicate the presence of sulfur caves, with springs emitting toxic gases that cause nausea. Potent sulfur generates bubbles and gas puffs when placed under water and can create geysers when combined with magma blocks. The update also includes a new music disc called Bounce, which can be found in chests within mineshafts that connect to the sulfur caves.
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