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Microsoft Retires the Blue Screen of Death in Windows 11 24H2 For decades, the Blue Screen of Death has been a universally recognized part of the Windows experience. Whether due to hardware failures, bad drivers, or faulty updates, the familiar blue hue accompanied by a cryptic error code and a sad emoji signaled that something had gone terribly wrong. But now, Microsoft is officially retiring this iconic symbol in favor of a new look—a black system crash screen, which is already appearing in the Windows 11 24H2 preview builds. This change isn’t just cosmetic. As reported by Windows Latest, the…

A Copilot+ OLED Laptop for $549? Asus Vivobook S 14 Delivers a Rare Combo Asus has a knack for finding that sweet spot between budget and high-end, and the Vivobook S 14 is no exception. With a vibrant OLED display and support for Microsoft’s AI-focused Copilot+ features, this machine feels like a premium device at a fraction of the price. And now it’s an even better deal—Best Buy has slashed the price to $549.99, saving you $400, but this offer is only valid for April 4th, so time is of the essence. Inside, it’s powered by the Intel Core Ultra…

Intel’s Panther Lake Aims to Blend Performance, Efficiency, and AI for 2025 Revival Intel is making it clear that Panther Lake will be a flagship processor in more ways than one. At this year’s Intel Vision event, executives emphasized that Panther Lake will not only serve as the next step in Intel’s PC roadmap but also mark the company’s transition to its advanced 18A manufacturing process—a key part of its efforts to reclaim leadership in semiconductors. Speaking to attendees, Intel’s Jim Johnson said Panther Lake is being designed to combine the efficiency strengths of Lunar Lake, the high performance of…

Copilot+ Features No Longer Snapdragon-Only—Microsoft Starts Rolling Out AI Tools to AMD and Intel PCs Microsoft is finally breaking the artificial boundaries it created around Copilot+ PCs, offering more AI functionality to AMD and Intel-based laptops after initially limiting features almost entirely to Snapdragon-powered machines. While the rollout isn’t complete just yet, the company is now making it official: Copilot+ features like Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are now coming to systems running on AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Core Ultra 200V processors, as well as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips. This marks a significant change in…

Copilot Just Got Easier to Talk To—Thanks to a Long-Press Shortcut on Windows Microsoft is testing a subtle but surprisingly clever change that could make using Copilot on Windows a lot smoother—especially if you prefer voice interactions over typing. In a recent update to Windows Insider Beta Channel users, Microsoft is trialing a new “long-press” shortcut that activates Copilot’s voice chat by holding down the Copilot key for two seconds. If that sounds more intuitive than memorizing odd key combos, that’s the whole point. Back on March 10, Microsoft introduced a long-press Alt + SPACE command to initiate voice chat…

Power Your Setup with Plugable’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock—Now Just $75 A good docking station can totally elevate your laptop experience, especially if you’re tired of constantly plugging and unplugging monitors, storage drives, and chargers. That’s where Thunderbolt 4 really shines—and right now, you can get Plugable’s premium 3-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for just $75 on Amazon, saving you a massive 42% off its usual $130 price tag. Thunderbolt 4 may use the same connector as USB-C, but it’s in a different league when it comes to performance. It can charge your laptop, connect ultra-fast drives, and power multiple high-res monitors—all…

Don’t Miss Out on the Nintendo Switch 2 Storage Deal—$21 for 256GB The Nintendo Switch 2 may be just around the corner—possibly launching tomorrow or at least revealing key information about pre-orders and release dates. If you’re planning to grab one on launch day, you’ll want to make sure you’re set up with plenty of storage for all your favorite games. One great way to prepare is by picking up a fast and spacious microSD card—and SanDisk’s official 256GB microSD card for the Nintendo Switch is currently on sale for just $21 at Amazon. This card, featuring a Mario Super…

Is Asus Building an Xbox-Branded Handheld? A New Teaser Sparks Speculation For years, fans have speculated about whether Microsoft would launch a handheld gaming console under the Xbox brand. Now, unconfirmed reports suggest that an official collaboration with Asus could bring something along those lines as early as this year. And if Asus’s latest teaser video is anything to go by, the company may be preparing to introduce a new handheld gaming device with Xbox integration. Asus, a dominant force in the handheld gaming PC market, has already launched devices like the ROG Ally and the upgraded ROG Ally X.…

XPG’s RGB Software May Be Hoarding Gigabytes of Anime Screenshots on Your PC Gaming keyboard software is notorious for being bloated, slow, and overcomplicated, but rarely does it silently hoard 50GB of anime wallpapers in your Windows temp folder. Yet, that’s exactly what one Reddit user claims happened with XPG Prime, the RGB control software for XPG’s gaming hardware. According to user “red_machina,” their SSD was mysteriously filling up, only for them to discover over 50GB of repeating images featuring generic sci-fi anime women tucked away in a temp folder. Tom’s Hardware took a closer look and confirmed that these…

Windows 11 Expands Recovery Features with Quick Machine Recovery Microsoft is rolling out a powerful new recovery tool for Windows 11 called Quick Machine Recovery (QMR). Following the recent addition of Windows reinstalls via Windows Update in version 24H2, the company is now testing QMR in the Windows Insider Program’s Beta Channel, with a wider release expected in future updates. QMR is a direct response to the large-scale CrowdStrike outage of 2024, which impacted businesses and individuals worldwide by disabling countless machines. The feature is designed to allow IT administrators to remotely repair unbootable PCs, addressing severe boot issues without…