September 9, 2026
Four Deadlines for Old Windows and Mobile Apps
Still on older software? Four deadlines are coming: VB6, .NET Core 3.1, Windows 11 hardware rules, and the iOS 26 SDK. Here is what each one means.
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The Psolvely Blog
Plain talk on modernizing old software, building MVPs, and using AI in production.
June 1, 2026
Launch an MVP Without Burning $1M
You do not need a million-dollar budget to launch an MVP. Learn how upfront fees and deferred costs work, and how founders keep control of their product.
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May 22, 2026
What App Outages Cost You (and How to Calculate It)
Slow or unstable apps lose sales and trust. This post shows you how to estimate what downtime costs your business and which problems to fix first.
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May 20, 2026
The Business Risk Your Board May Not See
Old software creates business risk through security holes, outages, and slow delivery. Boards often miss that risk until something breaks in production.
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May 19, 2026
Your Team Is Not the Problem. Your System Is.
When your system is unstable, engineers spend their days fighting fires. Fix the system first, and your team can get back to building new features.
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May 15, 2026
The Real Cost of Legacy Systems (Not in the Budget)
Maintenance, outages, and slow projects cost more than your budget shows. This post breaks down the hidden costs that legacy systems add over time.
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May 13, 2026
Application Stabilization: From Crisis to Control
When a system is in crisis, you need calm and a plan. This post explains how to stabilize an app first, before you take on bigger modernization steps.
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VideoMay 11, 2026
Modernize a Legacy App Without Stopping Everything
You can modernize a legacy app in phases while the business keeps running. This post shows how to pick the right order and scope for each phase of work.
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May 8, 2026
When the Last Person Who Knew Your System Leaves
When the one engineer who understood your system leaves, your risk jumps fast. This post covers what to do next so your team does not get stuck.
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May 6, 2026
Legacy Modernization Myths That Waste Time and Money
Bad assumptions about rewrites and timelines burn budget. This post calls out common legacy modernization myths and shows you what to do instead of each.
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April 28, 2026
Identifying Agent Hallucinations
AI agents can sound confident and still be wrong. This post shows you how to spot agent hallucinations before they lead your team to a bad decision.
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