The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has been a staple in the Windows operating system for nearly forty years. It has been a symbol of frustration and fear for many users, signaling a critical system error. However, Microsoft is now retiring this iconic screen in favor of a simpler, all-black alternative
In 1985, a young Bill Gates, known for his work on the Mac, sent a memo to Apple's top bosses. He suggested that Apple should let other companies use its Mac operating system. This idea was not well received by Apple's leaders, John Sculley and Jean Louis Gassée. They believed that the Mac was too g
Microsoft has decided to say goodbye to the "blue screen of death" (BSOD) after 40 years. This change is part of their effort to make Windows 11 more user-friendly and resilient. Starting this summer, users will see a black screen with an error code instead of the familiar blue screen with a frown.
Microsoft has been making waves with its Family Safety feature, which is designed to keep kids safe online. Lately, there have been some hiccups with this feature, especially when it comes to blocking non-Microsoft browsers like Google Chrome. The idea behind this feature is simple: parents can set
The English Premier League is teaming up with Microsoft to bring artificial intelligence to its fan app. This new deal will run for five years and will bring Microsoft's Copilot AI into the mix. Fans will get access to a huge amount of content, including over 300, 000 articles, 9, 000 videos, and st
Apple has rolled out iOS 18. 6 beta 2, along with updates for macOS Sequoia 15. 6 and other platforms. This is part of Apple's unusual summer routine of testing multiple software versions simultaneously. Typically, Apple focuses on major OS updates like iOS 26 and macOS 26 during the summer. These
Android 16 is here, and it's not exactly a game-changer. Google's latest update for Pixel phones brings a few tweaks, but don't expect a revolution. Over the years, Android has evolved, and now, it's all about refining the details rather than introducing groundbreaking features. This version is no e
Researchers wanted to know if the shape used in software affects skin temperature readings during exercise. They tested two shapes: boxes and ellipses. The study involved 42 male runners. Their skin temperature was checked in three different situations: when they were resting, after dipping in cold
Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o
Windows is changing its famous blue error screen to black. This change is part of a bigger plan to make Windows more reliable. Last year, a big problem called the CrowdStrike incident caused many Windows computers to crash. Now, Microsoft wants to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new error
