How we replaced Azure Redis with Memcached
In cloud architecture, we often prioritize performance, scale, and security, but they can come with surprising costs. In one of our Azure-based deployments, our team discovered that a seemingly simple caching solution—designed only to support basic ...
The best Java certifications for software developers
Java, which turns 30 this month, remains one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. Launched in 1995 and employed by many of the largest enterprises globally, Java is used to develop a range of business applications, mobile apps, ...
Google I/O 2025: All eyes on AI and Gemini
If you’re ready for a break from artificial intelligence, Google I/O won’t be your safe haven. The annual developer conference — which starts next week in Mountain View, Calif. — and also offers a large virtual option, is expected to focus hea...
Visual Studio previews agent mode for multi-step coding tasks
Microsoft has announced the general release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14, an update of the company’s flagship integrated development environment (IDE) that adds support for agent mode and other AI-assisted development features from GitHub Co...
The future of the web depends on getting this right
The remedies phase of the U.S. v. Google LLC search case wrapped up last week. As the Court weighs how to restore competition in the search market, Mozilla is asking it to seriously consider the unintended consequences of some of the proposed remedies,...
elementary OS Preview Cool Upcoming Features
The elementary OS 8.0.1 release back in March brought an appreciable set of improvements with it, including a much-improved Files app, but as ever in development: the work never stops! Project founder, Danielle Foré, recently recapped a few smaller fe...
elementary OS Preview Some Cool Upcoming Features
The elementary OS 8.0.1 release back in March brought an appreciable set of improvements with it, including a much-improved Files app, but as ever in development: the work never stops! Project founder, Danielle Foré, recently recapped a few smaller fe...
Informatica extends MDM support to Microsoft Azure, Oracle
Informatica is partnering with Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce to extend support of its Master Data Management (MDM) service and extensions and help enterprises build applications for agentic and other generative use cases based on more accurate dat...
Cloud and IT strategies in a time of global upheaval
The influence of geopolitics on IT infrastructure is undeniable. Enterprises today operate across borders. They leverage cloud services from providers headquartered in countries thousands of miles away, host data in various regions, and deliver value ...
Programmers dig Python and Zig
Python’s popularity continues to outpace all competition. That’s why projects to make it faster are crucial, difficult as that may be. Plus, Python’s new, standardized dependency lockfile format is here. And if you’re a fan of Zig for speed an...
Why Gaming with openSUSE Is A Good Move
Imagine this: You built a gaming rig in 2016. It still crushes 1080p titles, runs cool, and looks great on your desk. But now Windows 10 is nearing its end-of-life, and upgrade paths point toward new hardware, stricter requirements and higher costs. Pe...
Rust celebrates ten year anniversary with Rust 1.87.0 release
I generally don’t pay attention to the releases of programming languages unless they’re notable for some reason or another, and I think this one qualifies. Rust is celebrating its ten year anniversary with a brand new release, Rust 1.87.0. This rel...
Ubuntu 25.10 to Include New Image Viewer, Terminal Apps
Ubuntu’s “Questing Quokka” has begun its journey to release land, and it seems it’s off with fresh provisions – devs just announced plans to ship a pair new apps in the 25.10 release out October. Loupe is to replace Eye of GNOME as the defaul...
Ubuntu is Replacing its Image Viewer and Terminal Apps
Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' will ship Loupe and Ptyxis as default image viewer and terminal apps in the upcoming October release. You're reading Ubuntu is Replacing its Image Viewer and Terminal Apps, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce e...
Firefox Now Lets You Add Custom Images to New Tab Page
A number of new personalisation features have been added to the Firefox New Tab page in the past year, including the ability to pick a background image from a small set of hand-picked pics and solid colours. Pleasant though those curated images are, th...
Firefox Now Supports Custom Images on New Tab Page
A number of new personalisation features have been added to the Firefox New Tab page in the past year, including the ability to pick a background image from a small set of hand-picked pics and solid colours. Pleasant though those curated images are, th...
