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News18
17 hours ago
- News18
From Blue To Black Error: Windows PCs Will Now Crash With A New Message
Last Updated: Windows 11 users will soon get a new black screen error message whenever their system crashes and without any emoji. Windows error message called the Blue Screen of Death is getting a new version after 40 years and Microsoft is replacing the colour blue with black for PC crashes from now on. The company had earlier teased that, 'It is previewing a new, more streamlined UI for unexpected restarts, which better aligns with Windows 11 design principles." And now the changes are gradually going to reflect on the affected Windows screens. BSOD was introduced with Windows 1.0 and has experienced various cosmetic alterations. However, this is the first time in recent years that the Windows error page will undergo a significant update. The Black BSOD Message Upgrade You have probably heard of the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error message, even if you have never used Windows. Although no one wants the error to appear on their computer, you will likely see it more often than you would like. The iconic Blue message of Death with a frowning emoji is now being replaced with a simple green message that reads, 'Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart." It is quite certain that Microsoft had enough of the BSOD screen message during the ill fated Crowdstrike update error situation that caused a massive outage globally. Switching from Blue to black and changing the message is also part of the new Windows identity and the error code now moves to the bottom of the screen. The BSOD error message didn't do much to alleviate the concerns of the consumers and it feels the company wanted a more clearer approach to this situation. Having said that, blue is definitely a more subtle colour than black and some of them might see it as a colour of destruction. So, when does Microsoft plan to incorporate the new black BSOD error message for Windows users? The company says the error message colour upgrade and UI will be available for Windows PCs later this summer on all Windows 11 PCs that are running on version 24H2. 40 years is a really long time for any feature to continue and just like the Notepad getting a new lease of life with Windows 11, it is time to see something different if at all when your system crashes. First Published: June 27, 2025, 15:32 IST
Technical.ly
4 days ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
This Week in Jobs: Step into the future with these 20 tech career opportunities
This week we're going back to the early 80s. On this day — June 24 — in 1981, Microsoft quietly licensed a little operating system called MS-DOS to IBM. It wasn't big news at the time, but it would change the course of tech history. MS-DOS, short for Microsoft Disk Operating System, was a text based OS. No graphics like the Windows or MacOS we know today (the first OS with graphics, FTR, was Windows 1.0, released in 1985). At the time of the deal, Microsoft didn't actually own MS-DOS yet. Bill Gates and Paul Allen had bought an existing OS called QDOS (short for 'Quick and Dirty Operating System') from a small Seattle company, tweaked it, and renamed it MS-DOS. With the 1981 agreement with IBM, Microsoft retained the licensing rights, meaning IBM would pay to use the software, but Microsoft could also sell it to other hardware makers. The rest is tech history. A year later, on June 24, 1982, 'Blade Runner' hit theaters, introducing us to a gritty, neon-lit future full of angst and flying cars. The real future was more tied to those little flashing cursors of MS-DOS, at least until generative AI broke in this decade, rewiring how we see science fiction from the past. This week, we're channeling the energy of quiet breakthroughs and choices that might not seem flashy now but could define your future career. The News What is equity crowdfunding, and what makes it beneficial for startup founders? Would you take this bet? CEO Chris Wink and VC Brian Brackeen made a wager over whether there will be more software developers working next year — winner gets a cheesesteak. A report from a California nonprofit found that a majority of workplaces do not have a mental health strategy. Baltimore will keep the CIAA tournament through 2029, officials announced. ARM Institute welcomed longtime Pittsburgh entrepreneur Jorgen Pedersen as its new CEO. Pittsburgh food waste startup Clean Plate Innovations teased major deals with national chains. Partner Spotlight Everyone deserves a chance to improve their financial future. Perpay is dedicated to building simple and inclusive financial products that help its members create healthy habits and achieve economic stability. Learn more about the fintech company's culture and career opportunities on including Engineering Manager, Business Development Lead and more. The Jobs Greater Philly Perpay is seeking an Engineering Manager. Capgemini is looking for a Connectivity & NW Engineer – Java Fullstack Engineer. Software company Certara is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. Kleer and Membersy is hiring a Director of IT. DC + Baltimore is looking for a Full Stack Developer. Peraton has a listing for a Senior Cloud Developer. Deloitte is seeking a Lead UX Product Designer. Brooksource needs a Linux Systems Administrator. DataAnnotation is looking for Data Engineers to help train AI models. Pittsburgh PNC needs a Machine Learning Analyst. Duolingo is seeking an Associate Creative Director. The Pittsburgh Steelers are hiring a Seasonal Creative Video Producer. Honeywell needs a hybrid Senior Advanced Data Scientist. Google has a listing for a Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud. Meta is seeking a remote Data Scientist, Product Analytics. LaunchDarkly in Herndon needs a remote . Canonical is looking for a remote Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer. Crowdstrike is seeking East Coast remote Senior Engineers (Falcon NG-SIEM). The End
