The infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error messages in Windows are one reason I switched to Mac more than 15 years ago and never looked back. It wasn't the blue ...

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors are caused by system-level issues in Windows. Common causes include faulty drivers, hardware issues, overheating, and corrupt system files. Software conflicts, ...

In April 2025, Microsoft announced that the Blue Screen of Death would become the Black Screen of Death. At least the abbreviation (BSOD) still fits. Microsoft said this change would be introduced in ...

The world is still recovering from one of history's most disruptive IT outages. Millions of critical Windows-based systems across the globe are experiencing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

The redesigned screen stands out by featuring lots of blank space and a smaller font, perhaps to soften the sense of panic. Microsoft has also scrubbed the frowny face from the alert, along with the ...

On the second half of July 2024, one of the biggest Windows outages hit enterprises and businesses worldwide as a consequence of a botched CrowdStrike Falcon update. The cybersecurity firm admitted in ...

Over the years, there've been many iterations of the Windows operating system. One of the worst errors that Windows users could see on their computers was the so-called Blue Screen of Death or BSOD.

The BSOD, or Blue Screen of Death, is an iconic error screen that anyone who’s ever used a Windows PC has liekly come across at one time or another. It’s no fun ...

In an update to Windows 11 coming later this year, the old BSOD will give way to a new BSOD -- only with black replacing blue. Painted in a dark shade similar to the Windows Update screen, the new ...