Digital Trends

Blue Screen of Death: What it means and what to do if you get one

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 ...
Fast Company

Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death is finally going away for good

Microsoft has confirmed that it is killing off its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The screen is something most Windows users (unfortunately) are all too familiar with—the azure shade that appears ...
Forbes

Blue Screen Of Death—Microsoft Says Turn It Off And On Again And Again And Again

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. With the entire world seemingly still trying to deal with what ...
Wired

So Long, Blue Screen of Death. Amazingly, You'll Be Missed

After a long and storied history, the BSOD is being replaced. WIRED takes a trip down memory lane to wave goodbye to the iconic screen we all love to hate. Along with scrapping the blue (in favor of a ...
CNET

Microsoft's 'Blue Screen of Death' Dies After 40 Years: Meet Its Replacement

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...
Entrepreneur

Microsoft’s ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Is Changing Forever. Here’s What’s Taking Its Place.

Microsoft is switching the “Blue Screen of Death” — to a black screen. The tech giant says the change helps to “streamline the unexpected restart experience.” Microsoft has launched a slew of changes ...
NBC News

Microsoft's 'Blue Screen of Death' makes a return to computers around the world

An image that has instilled panic in computer users for decades popped up on screens worldwide Friday: the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death.” Appearing everywhere from Macy’s flagship store in New York ...
eTeknix

Windows “Blue Screen of Death” Will Change Color and Design in Microsoft’s Upcoming Plans

The famous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows has become a well-known part of the Microsoft operating system, so it’s quite surprising to think that this iconic screen could undergo a major change ...
Lifehacker

How to Try Out Windows' New 'Blue Screen of Death'

Even if you don't use a PC, you probably know about the Blue Screen of Death (or BSOD). This iconic error screen has been a core component of Windows since the OS ...
TweakTown

Microsoft is getting rid of the 'Blue Screen of Death' in Windows 11

TL;DR: Microsoft is testing a new error screen for Windows 11, replacing the Blue Screen of Death with a Green or Black Screen of Death. The new design removes the ...
Digital Trends

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

There’s nothing more startling than your PC suddenly locking up and crashing to a Blue Screen of Death. Otherwise known as a Blue Screen, BSOD, or within the walls of Microsoft, a bug check screen, ...