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Microsoft fails to exorcise the ghost of Windows Vista with latest Insider update

The Windows Vista boot chime is still playing in some Windows 11 Insider builds, though Microsoft at least attempted to fix it.

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The Razer Blade 14 is amazing — but should "normal" people actually buy this ultra-premium gaming laptop?

The latest Razer Blade 14 is an incredible laptop, and it's also the company's best seller. Starting at $2,300, though, who should actually buy this device?

Windows Central

Windows Blue screen of death axed after 40 years, but BSOD still remains — will be replaced by new black Windows 11 'unexpected restart screen'

After 40 years, Microsoft is replacing its iconic blue screen of death with a simpler black screen that displays the stop code and faulty driver error message.

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Microsoft Windows to get rid of 'blue screen of death' and frowning face after 40 years

A black screen will instead replace it.

Euronews

Microsoft Windows Blue Screen Of Death Is Retiring After 40 Years, Here's What Will Replace It

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced to retire the iconic Blue Screen of Death after nearly 40 years. The tech giant is replacing it with a Black Screen of Death for Windows 11 users.

Benzinga

Microsoft is replacing its iconic blue screen of death

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The Independent UK

Xbox's Windows App Now Lists Titles From Steam, Epic Games, Riot Games, and More

Microsoft's Xbox PC app is now testing its unified launcher that shows other platform's games, including Steam and Epic Games.

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Windows' infamous 'blue screen of death' will soon turn black

Nearly every Windows user has had a run in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life

The Independent UK

Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen

The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down OS.

Windows Central

A second Windows 11 bug takes suspicious aim at Google Chrome — and the same Microsoft app is to blame

Microsoft has acknowledged a new Chrome bug affecting its Family Safety feature on Windows, allowing kids to bypass parental controls.

Laptop

Microsoft wants to avoid another disastrous global outage - here's how it plans to do it

Microsoft unveils Windows Resiliency Initiative to avoid another CrowdStrike-like disruption in enterprise environments.

TechRadar

Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS review

This is the handheld we've been waiting for.

PC Gamer

I missed having Xbox Remote Play on my ROG Ally — but then I found my Steam Deck can do it even better

After using a now deceased ROG Ally for Xbox remote play I was ready to wait it out until I discovered this app exists and does it even better.

Windows Central

CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?

I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.

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Which Open-Source VPN Is the Best? Our Top Picks

I firmly agree with security experts who say that security software should disclose its source code. And the fact that we have some powerful open-source

Windows Central

7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more

Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).

Windows Central

Top 10 new Windows 11 features and changes unveiled via the Insider Program in June 2025 — and where to find them

Microsoft introduced several improvements in June for devices enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider Program, including a redesigned Start menu. Here are the best.

Windows Central

I'll replay Xbox's Hellblade 2 when it gets its 60FPS performance mode — I wish it had launched that way to begin with

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition is slated to launch on Aug. 12, 2025, with a 60 FPS performance mode, developer commentary, and more.

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Windows 10 diehards who want security updates for free get a stay of execution, but there's a convoluted catch

You'll need to be cloud connected or have plenty of points you've forgotten exist...

TechRadar

Windows users warned of major security issue - here's why FileFix attack could be a big concern

Researchers uncover a new social engineering attack that could target Windows users.

Tom’s Hardware

WinRAR exploit enables attackers to run malicious code on your PC — critical vulnerability patched in latest beta update

The CVE-2025-6218 bug allows attackers to manipulate archive paths, potentially writing to protected system folders

Windows Central

Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use

The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.

Windows Central

Will you sync your Windows 10 PC data to the cloud for free access to security updates beyond 2025?

Extended security updates for Windows 10 just got a whole lot more affordable, if you're willing to give up your data in exchange. But will you?

Laptop

Microsoft just threw Windows 10 users a free lifeline — but it could test your loyalty

Windows 10 users holding out for a Microsoft change of heart may have been granted an extra year of support, but to get it, you may have to do the unthinkable.

GamesRadar

Lego Island is now fully playable in your browser, thanks to a group of fans who spent years painstakingly decompiling the game's original code by hand

"It deserves to be preserved and playable for years to come"

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