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Microsoft to Replace Blue Screen of Death With Simpler Black Error Screen Later This Year
Microsoft is replacing out its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows 11 later this year. The company recently confirmed its replacement will be a black screen, designed to offer more clarity when a crash occurs. Find out more about when the new black screen of death will make its way to Windows 11 users.
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Microsoft Is Ending Its Infamous Windows' 'Blue Screen Of Death'
After more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message will soon be displayed across a black background.
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Microsoft Lets Windows 10 Users Get Extended Security Updates Until 2026 for Free
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October, and while licensed users can upgrade to Windows 11 for free, many older PCs aren't compatible. However, Microsoft says users can join the Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for free, delaying the switch to Windows 11 and receiving crucial security updates until October 2026.
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Microsoft Introduces Mu AI Model Which Powers AI Agents in Windows 11 Settings
Microsoft introduced Mu, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can run locally on a device, on Monday. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant released new Windows 11 features in beta, among which was the new AI agents feature in Settings. The feature allows users to describe what they want to do in the Settings menu, and uses AI agents to ...
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Microsoft Says Next-Gen Xbox Will Run on AMD Chip, Not Be 'Locked to a Single Store'
Microsoft said it had established a strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD to co-develop chips for its future devices, including including the next-generation Xbox consoles. The next Xbox will be backwards compatible, the company confirmed. Microsoft said the Xbox experience won't be tied to one device or one store, suggesting the next-generation...
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Microsoft Begins Testing AI Agents in Windows 11, Brings Option to Share Recall Snapshots in Europe
Microsoft released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build to the Dev channel last week. The new update brings two new artificial intelligence (AI) features to users. First is the introduction of AI agents in Windows 11, which can now autonomously find and execute changes in the Settings menu based on user prompts.
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ROG Xbox Ally Pre-Orders to Reportedly Begin in August; European Pricing Tipped
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are planned for launch in select markets in Holiday 2025. A games industry tipster has shared details about pricing, pre-orders and launch window for the two devices.
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Microsoft Expands Copilot Vision With Highlights on Windows, Can Work With Two Apps Simultaneously
Microsoft announced the expansion of Copilot Vision with Highlights to Windows on Wednesday. Initially, the new artificial intelligence (AI) feature will only be available in the US, but the company plans to release it in other regions soon. It uses computer vision and tool use to analyse the content on the user’s screen and assist them with quer...
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Microsoft Fixes 67 Security Flaws With June 2025 Security Update, Including Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for multiple security flaws. Among these are 11 "critical" and 56 "important" vulnerabilities. Two zero-day flaws were addressed, with one already actively exploited, as per the company. This follows Microsoft's fixes for Edge vulnerabilities, earlier this month, including a zero-day exploit.
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Release Before Holiday 2025, Not Tied to Xbox Ally Launch, Developer Says
Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming this year before the holiday season, developer Team Cherry has confirmed. The studio has said the game is not tied to the launch of ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, which will release in Holiday 2025.
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Urgent Microsoft Windows Cyberattack Warning: Avoid Opening These Files
Despite the vulnerability existing for years, Windows has not assigned it a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier.
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Microsoft Windows Users in Europe Can Now Uninstall Microsoft Store, Disable Microsoft Edge Default Prompts
Microsoft is rolling out noteworthy updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users in Europe, to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The update disables prompts to set Microsoft Edge as the default browser and even lets users uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while still receiving application updates.
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved; Company to Optimise Windows 11 Gaming Performance
Microsoft has reportedly paused its native Xbox handheld console development to prioritise optimising Windows 11 for third-party handhelds. The move aims to enhance performance and battery efficiency, to bring Windows 11 on par with Valve's SteamOS. Collaborative projects, such as the Xbox-branded Asus device (codenamed Project Kennan), remain unaf...
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Microsoft Introduces Windows Update Orchestration Platform to Deliver Third-Party App Updates
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is now opening Windows Update to third-party apps. For this, the Redmond-based tech giant is introducing the Windows Update orchestration platform, which will allow third-party app developers to schedule updates in unison with Windows updates. The company has mentioned several benefits to developers, such as...
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Microsoft to Replace Blue Screen of Death With Simpler Black Error Screen Later This Year
Microsoft is replacing out its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows 11 later this year. The company recently confirmed its replacement will be a black screen, designed to offer more clarity when a crash occurs. Find out more about when the new black screen of death will make its way to Windows 11 users.
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Microsoft Is Ending Its Infamous Windows' 'Blue Screen Of Death'
After more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message will soon be displayed across a black background.
-
Microsoft Lets Windows 10 Users Get Extended Security Updates Until 2026 for Free
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October, and while licensed users can upgrade to Windows 11 for free, many older PCs aren't compatible. However, Microsoft says users can join the Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for free, delaying the switch to Windows 11 and receiving crucial security updates until October 2026.
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Microsoft Introduces Mu AI Model Which Powers AI Agents in Windows 11 Settings
Microsoft introduced Mu, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can run locally on a device, on Monday. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant released new Windows 11 features in beta, among which was the new AI agents feature in Settings. The feature allows users to describe what they want to do in the Settings menu, and uses AI agents to ...
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Microsoft Says Next-Gen Xbox Will Run on AMD Chip, Not Be 'Locked to a Single Store'
Microsoft said it had established a strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD to co-develop chips for its future devices, including including the next-generation Xbox consoles. The next Xbox will be backwards compatible, the company confirmed. Microsoft said the Xbox experience won't be tied to one device or one store, suggesting the next-generation...
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Microsoft Begins Testing AI Agents in Windows 11, Brings Option to Share Recall Snapshots in Europe
Microsoft released the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build to the Dev channel last week. The new update brings two new artificial intelligence (AI) features to users. First is the introduction of AI agents in Windows 11, which can now autonomously find and execute changes in the Settings menu based on user prompts.
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ROG Xbox Ally Pre-Orders to Reportedly Begin in August; European Pricing Tipped
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are planned for launch in select markets in Holiday 2025. A games industry tipster has shared details about pricing, pre-orders and launch window for the two devices.
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Microsoft Expands Copilot Vision With Highlights on Windows, Can Work With Two Apps Simultaneously
Microsoft announced the expansion of Copilot Vision with Highlights to Windows on Wednesday. Initially, the new artificial intelligence (AI) feature will only be available in the US, but the company plans to release it in other regions soon. It uses computer vision and tool use to analyse the content on the user’s screen and assist them with quer...
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Microsoft Fixes 67 Security Flaws With June 2025 Security Update, Including Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for multiple security flaws. Among these are 11 "critical" and 56 "important" vulnerabilities. Two zero-day flaws were addressed, with one already actively exploited, as per the company. This follows Microsoft's fixes for Edge vulnerabilities, earlier this month, including a zero-day exploit.
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Release Before Holiday 2025, Not Tied to Xbox Ally Launch, Developer Says
Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming this year before the holiday season, developer Team Cherry has confirmed. The studio has said the game is not tied to the launch of ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, which will release in Holiday 2025.
-
Urgent Microsoft Windows Cyberattack Warning: Avoid Opening These Files
Despite the vulnerability existing for years, Windows has not assigned it a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier.
-
Microsoft Windows Users in Europe Can Now Uninstall Microsoft Store, Disable Microsoft Edge Default Prompts
Microsoft is rolling out noteworthy updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users in Europe, to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The update disables prompts to set Microsoft Edge as the default browser and even lets users uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while still receiving application updates.
-
Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved; Company to Optimise Windows 11 Gaming Performance
Microsoft has reportedly paused its native Xbox handheld console development to prioritise optimising Windows 11 for third-party handhelds. The move aims to enhance performance and battery efficiency, to bring Windows 11 on par with Valve's SteamOS. Collaborative projects, such as the Xbox-branded Asus device (codenamed Project Kennan), remain unaf...
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Microsoft Introduces Windows Update Orchestration Platform to Deliver Third-Party App Updates
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is now opening Windows Update to third-party apps. For this, the Redmond-based tech giant is introducing the Windows Update orchestration platform, which will allow third-party app developers to schedule updates in unison with Windows updates. The company has mentioned several benefits to developers, such as...
