minimalism

Just when you thought Windows 11 couldn’t get any fresher, Microsoft is back at it with what could only be described as the designer reboot (pun fully intended) of its most infamous screen: the Blue Screen of Death—the BSOD, the tech world’s version of the Grim Reaper. Only this time, it might...

The latest twist in Windows design evolution has arrived—an unexpected makeover for the infamous Blue Screen of Death. In a bid to infuse modern minimalism into even the most dreaded error alert, Windows 11 is set to debut a revamped BSOD in its 24H2 update. Gone are the familiar hues of blue...

A Fresh Take on the Iconic BSOD Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death is set for a radical transformation. Gone will be the familiar cobalt blue backdrop, the dismal frowning face, and yes, even the overlooked QR code. Instead, Windows 11 is slated to introduce a minimalist black error...

Embracing a Minimalist Future: Microsoft’s Radical Redesign of the Blue Screen of Death In a bold move that underscores its commitment to modern design, Microsoft is reimagining one of its most notorious system features—the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Traditionally a jarring reminder of...

In a bold yet quietly transformative move, Microsoft’s latest update to Windows Explorer under the Windows 11 24H2 preview build is turning heads—at least among those who value simplicity. Triggered by strict EU data protection mandates, the tech giant has removed several account-based features...

The Windows operating system, over the years, has grown synonymous with feature-packed interfaces and substantial hardware requirements. But every so often, someone comes along to defy expectations, reminding us just how versatile an OS can be when stripped to its bare bones. Enter NTDEV — a...

Picture this: a Windows operating system that smooths out all your frustrations, injects a serious dose of futuristic creativity, and rolls out features so intuitive that it almost feels like the computer gets you. While Microsoft may not be talking about Windows 12 yet, a concept designer has...

Introduction In a recent visualization circulating among Windows enthusiasts, a concept designer has taken to illustrating what could be described as "Windows 12.1." This imagined version of the operating system has sparked discussions among users who have long been advocating for a more...

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of posts from the team that built the 10k Apart contest page, exploring the process of building for interoperability, accessibility, and progressive enhancement in less than 10kB. When Link Removed first approached me about bringing back the 10k...

Change of plan - while playing with various Backup options, I learnt how to select a whole lot of folders and to Copy/Paste them onto my external hard drive. As all my save-worthy Folders are only about 60GB, it's easy to backup the whole lot without bothering about Incremental or Differential...

Link Removed (Fully supported) Link Removed IT Professionals Mitchell Anthony (Public Relations Manager) and Mike Fara (Administrator) from Windows 7 Forums take a look at CCleaner and offer up a quick how-to for new and beginner users. The CCleaner video tutorial uses CCleaner Professional: a...

CCleaner Professional: A Beginner's Guide Link Removed (Fully supported) Link Removed IT Professionals Mitchell Anthony (Public Relations Manager) and Mike Fara (Administrator) from Windows 7 Forums take a look at CCleaner and offer up a quick how-to for new and beginner users. The CCleaner...

The key to successful system deployment, management, and usability will always be the responsibility of the system owner. With an estimated 90% or more computer problems resulting almost entirely from user error, this is an inconvenient truth. When things go wrong in life, we often find it...

I would like to see windows 7 actually be all that it can be because it's been many years since ms actually put a product out that I consider to be good enough to grace my machine, I'm just saying, take off some of the stuff that aren't necessary and make it downloadable but not have it be...