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Microsoft's iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is undergoing a significant transformation. As part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), the traditional blue error screen will be replaced with a black background in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This change not only alters...

Microsoft has announced that it will end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide software support, critical bug fixes, or security patches for the operating system. This cessation of support means that Windows 10 users will be more...

In recent Windows 11 preview builds, an unexpected bug has surfaced: the startup chime has been replaced by the 20-year-old Windows Vista startup sound. This nostalgic glitch has caught the attention of users and developers alike. Microsoft acknowledged the issue earlier this month, noting that...

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide users with options for maintaining security updates beyond this date. Initially, the ESU program required a $30 annual fee for consumers to receive an...

Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has prompted the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to issue an advisory urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 to mitigate potential security risks. Implications of Windows 10 End of Support Post October...

In a remarkable convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently met for the first time at a private dinner hosted by Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich. This gathering also included David Cutler, a key figure in the development of...

Microsoft’s complex relationship with Google Chrome has once again come under scrutiny, this time due to an unexpected twist involving Windows 11’s well-intentioned Family Safety features. For over a month, scores of users—most notably younger students and families—found themselves unable to...

As the countdown to October 2025 ticks ever closer, millions of Windows 10 users are confronting a looming dilemma: with official support set to expire, what’s next for the vast installed base running Microsoft’s ubiquitous operating system? For many, particularly those with older hardware that...

Few releases in Microsoft’s multi-decade march through operating system history have sparked as much debate, confusion, and—retrospectively—underrated admiration as Windows 8. When Microsoft launched its bold, famously divisive OS in 2012, it was greeted with a chorus of criticism from long-time...

With the end of Windows 10 support now just months away, Microsoft is ramping up efforts to shepherd users into the era of Windows 11. The announcement and rapid rollout of KB5061087—a significant Windows 10 update—signals this transition with new urgency, but it also brings a feature that could...

Microsoft has released the KB5060842 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4349. This update, dated June 10, 2025, focuses primarily on enhancing the security and reliability of the operating system. Key Highlights: Security Enhancements: The update addresses...

A critical new security flaw has emerged in one of the foundational components of Microsoft’s operating system, underscoring both the relentless sophistication of modern cyber threats and the continuing imperative for rigorous defense-in-depth strategies. Known officially as CVE-2025-24068, this...

Microsoft's recent decision to retire the Windows Device Metadata and the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) marks a significant shift in how hardware devices integrate with the Windows operating system. This move, effective from May 2025, signals the end of an era that began with...

Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, has experienced a notable slowdown in adoption rates, with recent data indicating a decline in its market share. As of April 2025, Windows 11 held approximately 43.7% of the desktop Windows market share, while Windows 10 maintained a leading...

Gamers and professionals alike have long regarded system stability and performance as top priorities when choosing or updating to a new operating system. With the latest cumulative update KB5058499 for Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft directly addresses several nagging issues that have plagued...

Microsoft is poised to release Windows 11 version 25H2 in the latter half of 2025, adhering to its annual update cadence. While an official announcement is pending, evidence from preview builds and internal documentation confirms that 25H2 is in active development. Release Timeline Historically...

Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, offers a plethora of features designed to enhance user experience. However, some of these features may compromise user privacy by collecting and transmitting personal data. For individuals concerned about their digital privacy, it's crucial to...

The release of Windows 11 version 24H2 introduced a series of challenges for gamers, notably performance degradation and game instability. Initial reports suggested that these issues were linked to NVIDIA's graphics drivers, leading to the release of driver version 576.02 aimed at resolving...

For Xbox enthusiasts and gaming industry followers, anticipation has long swirled around the possibility of a native Xbox handheld device—one purpose-built by Microsoft to compete directly with the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and the burgeoning ecosystem of Windows-powered gaming portables...

Gamers and power users alike are all too familiar with the excitement—and anxiety—that comes with major Windows updates. The Windows 11 24H2 rollout, for many, was no exception. Initial optimism soon gave way to widespread frustration, as users discovered critical pain points impacting gaming...