The new BSOD will debut alongside the Quick Machine Recovery feature. This tool is designed to restore machines that won't boot. These changes are being made in the wake of last year's CrowdStrike ...

TL;DR: Microsoft is retiring the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) after 40 years, replacing it with a new Black Screen of Death featuring a simplified UI and ...

The Red Screen of Death error can cause your computer to lag and cause constant shutdowns. This error can occur without any warning, potentially causing damage to ...

Californians flipping open work PCs were greeted with the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” on Friday morning as one of the largest cyber outages in history mostly bricked Microsoft systems across the ...

Farewell, BSOD! We knew you well. What Windows user hasn’t seen the infamous Blue Screen of Death? Its appearance has always been accompanied by groans and frequently by curses. But soon, like it or ...

Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being ...

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 ...

A widespread CrowdStrike issue is resulting in Windows computers crashing worldwide, affecting everyone from airports and airlines to media services, banks, and many other businesses. While Microsoft ...

REDMOND, Wash. — Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than ...

New York (CNN) — The dreaded “blue screen of death” that has tormented millions of Windows users for decades is being put to rest. Microsoft is ditching the notorious feature that appears on Windows ...

If your iPhone shows a black, unresponsive screen, start by checking for physical damage or charging the device for at least 15 minutes. If that doesn’t help, force restart your iPhone or update its ...