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Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death is no longer going to blue – ‘BSOD’ explained

Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death may no longer be blue in the future. Here's why.

The 'BSOD' often indicates a problem with your device.(Unsplash)

technology

Published on Apr 02, 2025 12:26 PM IST

ByShaurya Sharma

Bill Gates describes divorce from Melinda Gates as his ‘biggest regret’

Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates calls his divorce from Melinda after 27 years of marriage as his biggest regret

Bill Gates and Melinda Gates finalised their divorce in August 2021

htcity

Published on Jan 26, 2025 03:57 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

2025 periscope: AI PCs, crypto, 6G, avant-garde tech and what industry expects

What exactly are AI PCs, beyond Copilot in Windows 11? We’ve, since the first half of 2024, borne witness to almost every PC maker launching

technology

Published on Jan 02, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByVishal Mathur

Proton’s roadmap must worry Google, and Honeywell Aviator’s refined audio pitch

A revamp of the Android and iOS apps as well as added functionality including setting Proton Mail as the default email app on a Windows PC.

The Honeywell Aviator speaker, with its pricing, competes with Marshall, JBL and Sonos

technology

Published on Nov 28, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByVishal Mathur

How to transfer photos from your phone to iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac

Here are various few simple options using which you can transfer photos from your phone to iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

Transferring a photo is easy using the following tools and services.(Google Gemini)

technology

Published on Nov 16, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByShaurya Sharma

‘Cut corners’: Delta Airlines sues CrowdStrike for Windows outage

The airline is asking for compensation and punitive damages from the outage which crippled operations, costing $500 million in lost revenue and extra expenses

A Delta Airlines jet carrying American athletes and officials and the Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, California, U.S. August 12, 2024.(Carlin Stiehl/Reuters)

business

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 01:57 PM IST

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Windows outage: CrowdStrike blames bug in testing software; CEO says ‘sorry’

Windows Blue Screen Outage: Strike claims that it is going to improve its software resilience and ramp up the testing.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz claimed that over 97% percent of Windows computers affected by the recent outage are now back to being functional. (Representative Photo)

technology

Published on Jul 26, 2024 10:25 AM IST

ByHT Team

In the aftermath of the great PC outage, it is time to learn new lessons

As millions of PCs get recovered and restored in the next few days, experts believe IT infrastructure must be rethought with more safeguards, and diversity of solutions.

A typical Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, error on Windows PCs, often when system privileges are incorrectly altered. (Screenshot)

business

Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:37 AM IST

ByVishal Mathur

Microsoft outage didn't impact BSE, NSE, how much do they spend on IT?

The BSE and NSE remained unaffected by the Microsoft Windows outage due to the CrowdStrike update despite the exchanges spending less on IT than global peers.

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) building in BKC, Mumbai

business

Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:28 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Anand Mahindra’s ‘bullish’ take on Microsoft’s global outage

Anand Mahindra shared a telling photo on X (formerly Twitter) amid the Windows outage and wrote, “The pace of global commercial activity right now.”

Windows outage: Anand Mahindra shared this picture as he talked about the Microsoft error that slowed down the world. (X/@anandmahindra)

trending

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 03:56 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Global PC outage: Handwritten boarding cards, failed payments & a messy software

The widespread impact was on businesses that are Microsoft’s Windows PC and services customers, meaning banks and payment gateways couldn’t process transactions

Microsoft said it was investigating issues with its cloud services in the Central US region. (Reuters file photo)

india news

Published on Jul 19, 2024 03:16 PM IST

ByVishal Mathur

Microsoft Windows' ‘Blue Screen Of Death’: Which services are affected in India?

Microsoft claimed the outage was due to a "configuration change" in a portion of its Azure backend workloads.

Windows Outage: The issue is leading to PCs getting stuck on the recovery screen.

business

Published on Jul 19, 2024 02:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

IndiGo gives handwritten boarding passes amid Microsoft Windows outage

After an IndiGo passenger shared a handwritten boarding pass amid a Microsoft Windows service outage, an X user said, “We are going back to the Stone Age.”

The handwritten boarding pass that a flyer got while travelling via IndiGo amid the Windows outage. (X/@akothari)

trending

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 03:45 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Microsoft Windows face outage globally on Friday, internet says ‘mast plan hai’

After Windows users faced outage due to CrowdStrike update, Microsoft said that it is “investigating the issue” and is working to fix it.

Many users said that the weekend started early after Microsoft faced an outage globally. (X/@shaho_ka_shah)

trending

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 02:37 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Microsoft releases ‘fastest and most intelligent’ Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that Copilot+ PCs mark the beginning of a new era for Windows.

Signage for Microsoft Copilot+ PC at a Best Buy store in Union City, California, US.(Bloomberg)

business

Published on Jun 21, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Meta’s mixed reality strategy is inspired by Microsoft and Google

By licensing Horizon OS to brands that can make the best possible headsets, Meta hopes to replicate the licensing method to build a mixed-reality ecosystem.

technology

Published on Jun 09, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByVishal Mathur

Historic Texas hotel explosion leaves 21 injured

Explosion rocks historic Texas hotel in Fort Worth, injuring 21 and causing chaos in downtown Fort Worth streets.

A view of damage and debris as first responders react to an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. January 8, 2024 in this screen grab obtained from social media video. Jordan Bass/via REUTERS(Jordan Bass via REUTERS)

world news

Published on Jan 09, 2024 09:08 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

How to choose the ideal window style for your home? Expert shares insights

Here are some valuable tips and insights to help you make an informed decision when selecting the perfect window style for your home.

Windows are not just openings to the outside world; they are also integral components of your home's aesthetics and functionality. (Unsplash/Petter Rudwall)

lifestyle

Published on Oct 26, 2023 12:46 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

The Art and Science of Fitness | Lessons from ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

Contrary to the 2014 Hollywood film title, it’s not our fate that determines our lives, but our actions or rather our inaction. Put on a smile, and get moving

Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort in a still from The Fault in Our Stars.

opinion

Updated on Oct 09, 2023 03:53 PM IST

ByDr Rajat Chauhan

Bill Gates celebrates Windows' 28th anniversary: ‘Some memories stick with you’

In the video, Bill Gates can be seen joyfully dancing on stage with friends and colleagues, commemorating the release of Windows 95.

technology

Published on Aug 25, 2023 05:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Little done to check safety violations in Mohali school buses, say road safety experts

As per Mohali district protection officer (DCPO) Navpreet Kaur, a total of 51 buses were checked in nearly two months, out of which seven were challaned for violations. The DCPO said four of the buses were challaned for not having first-aid kits till April 24.

Even as the Panchkula school bus accident, reported last week, sent alarm bells ringing, little is being done on ground to ensure the safety of school students. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Apr 28, 2023 04:59 AM IST

ByMohit Khanna, Mohali

Man makes replicas of real houses inside snow globe

Jesse McLaren creates replicas of real horses inside snow globes. Take a look at his work inside.

Man makes replicas of real houses.(Twitter/@McJesse)

trending

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 08:16 AM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Microsoft may come up with Steam Deck UI to deliver ultimate handheld console

The leaked video is from Microsoft’s 2022 hackathon where employees can suggest and present their ideas to improve and support.

technology

Published on Apr 14, 2023 08:30 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Three sentenced to life imprisonment for killing builder’s wife in 2012

According to the prosecution case, one of the convicts, Ashok Purohit, along with his two associates— Mahendrasingh Rathod and Hemant Menariya—killed Chetna Ajmera, 51, wife of developer Jayant Ajmera, on May 7, 2012

Mumbai...08 May 2012...News... Chetna Ajmera was found murdered at her residence in Vaishali apartment pant nagar Ghatkopar east on Monday ... Photo by Praful Gangurde (Hindustan Times)

cities

Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:28 AM IST

ByCharul Shah

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Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death may no longer be blue in the future. Here's why.

Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates calls his divorce from Melinda after 27 years of marriage as his biggest regret

What exactly are AI PCs, beyond Copilot in Windows 11? We’ve, since the first half of 2024, borne witness to almost every PC maker launching

A revamp of the Android and iOS apps as well as added functionality including setting Proton Mail as the default email app on a Windows PC.

Here are various few simple options using which you can transfer photos from your phone to iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

The airline is asking for compensation and punitive damages from the outage which crippled operations, costing $500 million in lost revenue and extra expenses

Windows Blue Screen Outage: Strike claims that it is going to improve its software resilience and ramp up the testing.

As millions of PCs get recovered and restored in the next few days, experts believe IT infrastructure must be rethought with more safeguards, and diversity of solutions.

The BSE and NSE remained unaffected by the Microsoft Windows outage due to the CrowdStrike update despite the exchanges spending less on IT than global peers.

Anand Mahindra shared a telling photo on X (formerly Twitter) amid the Windows outage and wrote, “The pace of global commercial activity right now.”

The widespread impact was on businesses that are Microsoft’s Windows PC and services customers, meaning banks and payment gateways couldn’t process transactions

Microsoft claimed the outage was due to a "configuration change" in a portion of its Azure backend workloads.

After an IndiGo passenger shared a handwritten boarding pass amid a Microsoft Windows service outage, an X user said, “We are going back to the Stone Age.”

After Windows users faced outage due to CrowdStrike update, Microsoft said that it is “investigating the issue” and is working to fix it.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that Copilot+ PCs mark the beginning of a new era for Windows.

By licensing Horizon OS to brands that can make the best possible headsets, Meta hopes to replicate the licensing method to build a mixed-reality ecosystem.

Explosion rocks historic Texas hotel in Fort Worth, injuring 21 and causing chaos in downtown Fort Worth streets.

Here are some valuable tips and insights to help you make an informed decision when selecting the perfect window style for your home.

Contrary to the 2014 Hollywood film title, it’s not our fate that determines our lives, but our actions or rather our inaction. Put on a smile, and get moving

In the video, Bill Gates can be seen joyfully dancing on stage with friends and colleagues, commemorating the release of Windows 95.

As per Mohali district protection officer (DCPO) Navpreet Kaur, a total of 51 buses were checked in nearly two months, out of which seven were challaned for violations. The DCPO said four of the buses were challaned for not having first-aid kits till April 24.

Jesse McLaren creates replicas of real horses inside snow globes. Take a look at his work inside.

The leaked video is from Microsoft’s 2022 hackathon where employees can suggest and present their ideas to improve and support.

According to the prosecution case, one of the convicts, Ashok Purohit, along with his two associates— Mahendrasingh Rathod and Hemant Menariya—killed Chetna Ajmera, 51, wife of developer Jayant Ajmera, on May 7, 2012

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