Microsoft has officially changed the notorious "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) to a "Black Screen of Death" (BSoD) in its latest Windows update. This change is part of an effort to improve user experience and reduce confusion when system failures occur. The transition aims to modernize the error screen display while maintaining the functionality that users rely on during critical system errors.

Apple is facing criticism for its new ad campaign that features a fictional "blue screen of death" (BSOD) scenario, which mocks Windows PCs. The ad has sparked discussions about the accuracy and implications of such comparisons, especially given that the BSOD is a notorious issue for Windows users. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, has also commented on the ad, emphasizing the importance of security over operating system branding.

Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that prompts users to run a memory scan after a blue screen of death (BSOD) crash. This proactive diagnostic tool aims to improve system reliability by detecting and addressing memory issues that could cause system instability. Currently, the feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders and is not available for ARM64 devices or systems with certain security settings.