Microsoft’s new Digital Signage mode for Windows 11 will hide Windows error screens on public-facing displays after a brief diagnostic window, showing the error for roughly 15 seconds and then blanking the display until local input returns — a targeted, low-friction change that protects brand...
Set Up Storage Spaces Mirror in Windows 10/11 for Local Redundancy
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Introduction
Storage Spaces is a built-in Windows feature that lets you group two or more physical drives into a single virtual pool and create resilient storage volumes...
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Microsoft has warned that users of its Azure cloud may see higher-than-normal latency and intermittent disruptions after multiple undersea fiber-optic cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic onto longer alternate routes while repair work and global rerouting continue. Background
The Red...
Microsoft quietly ended one of Windows’ most enduring visual warnings this summer: the Blue Screen of Death — the cobalt banner that for decades signaled catastrophic system failure — has been replaced with a streamlined black “unexpected restart” screen as part of Windows 11’s ongoing...
Here’s a summary and detailed explanation of the major points regarding the new “Black Screen of Death” and related Windows 11 error and recovery changes from Build 26100.4762 (July 10, 2025):
Key Facts About the Black Screen of Death in Windows 11
1. Interface Redesign
Microsoft is replacing...
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In a move that could reshape the cybersecurity landscape for Windows users, Microsoft is making significant changes to how security vendors interface with the Windows operating system. This decision comes in the wake of a worldwide IT outage caused by a problematic update from CrowdStrike, which...
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In response to a growing need for resilience against booting problems, Microsoft is rolling out a new tool known as the Quick Machine Recovery tool. This innovative solution aims to provide system administrators with the capability to remotely fix Windows 11 systems that refuse to boot...
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Windows- "Storage Space" software bug (Windows 10):
Started getting Windows Explorer lockups.
Found under "Storage Space" management page, Drive 1 of 2, have following error: "Warning- Consider replacing drive".
See screen shot below.
Diagnostic Work:
1. All Errors Goes Away when Drive 2 is...
For The Windows 8 "Storage Space" Pools, am I correct that choosing the "Simple/Resiliency" type of Pool will allow me to add more disks in the future when I buy them without any issues. I know that if you choose any of the "parity" types to create the Pool, you run the risk of having problems...
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What is going on here? Total madness?
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First, please let me apologize for the mass of wires, general techno geek junk, and other no-no’s like a can of diet Pepsi right next to my StarTech 4-port USB3 drive bay. Once I did some extensive reading about Storage...
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