Microsoft’s Release Candidate 0 for SQL Server 2025 marks a decisive step toward a modern, AI‑first database platform — with official Ubuntu 24.04 support for development and testing, TLS 1.3 enabled by default, and a broad slate of performance and AI features that aim to reshape how enterprises...
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cloud-native databases
containerized development
copilot ssms
database security
enterprise evaluation
in-database ai
json support
linux
locking
performance optimization
rag pipelines
rc0
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sql server 2025
sql server on linux
tls 1.3
ubuntu24.04
vector embeddings
wsl2
Microsoft has pushed the first public Release Candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 into preview with two headline changes that matter to every Windows-centric IT team experimenting with Linux-first development: official Ubuntu 24.04 support for dev/test scenarios and TLS 1.3 enabled by default...
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backup and restore
cloud-native databases
container testing
containerized development
copilot ssms
database security
dev/test
docker desktop
driver compatibility
encryption
enterprise evaluation
ga certification
in-database ai
json support
linux
linux on sql server
locking
mcr image
monitoring observability
oaep-256
performance optimization
production readiness
rag pipelines
rc0
security by default
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sql server 2025
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tds 8.0
tls 1.3
ubuntu24.04
vector embeddings
wsl2
The August 16 tech roundup lands at the intersection of desktop refreshes, AI ambitions, and long-lived platform commitments — a single day that underlines how fast software vendors are reshaping both user experiences and the lifecycle expectations of devices. Major takeaways: Linux Mint 22.2...
biometric login
cinnamon
claude memory recall
copilot+
edge browser
epic apple google australia court
file search app
fingwit
hwe kernel
linux mint
linux mint 22.2
microsoft 365 companions
multimodal ai
people app
ubuntu24.04
wayland
webview2
windows 10 support 2028
windows 2030 vision
zara beta
With more than a billion PCs in the world and StatCounter data indicating that 71 percent run Windows, Microsoft’s stranglehold on the desktop remains robust—but not unshakeable. As of this writing, around 4 percent of desktops worldwide operate on Linux, representing tens of millions of users...
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desktop customization
future of computing
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linux gaming
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privacy and security
software compatibility
tech migration
ubuntu24.04
user experience
windows 11
windows alternatives
Today, we dive into the world of digital art with a detailed review of the GAOMON PD2200, a 21.5-inch pen display tablet. In this article, we will examine its specifications, performance on Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04, and user experience while drawing with Krita software. Whether you are a...
In the ongoing debate surrounding operating system performance—especially concerning high-end processors—Phoronix recently published an in-depth performance analysis contrasting Windows 11 with Ubuntu 24.04 using the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU. Michael Larabel's comprehensive review sheds light on...