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AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Get 93% off this 31-piece PC board games mega bundle, packed with classics

The Play for Miracles Humble Bundle offers 31 keys for acclaimed PC board games, curated by Twin Sails Interactive, at a discounted price of /£15.08, down from /£207. The bundle includes popular titles such as Terraforming Mars, Carcassonne, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Blood Rage, Splendor, Agricola, Isle of Skye, and The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game. A lower-tier package is available for /£3.77, providing access to 10 games. Proceeds from the bundle support Humble, Twin Sails, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which provides healthcare services for children in the USA and Canada.

AppWizard

July 31, 2024

Thousands of users plagued with issues across Microsoft 365 and Azure

Microsoft has resolved recent global outages affecting several Office applications and cloud services, which were caused by a "network infrastructure" issue. The outage impacted platforms including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure, and Outlook, preventing users from accessing their emails and other services. Various organizations, such as Cambridge Water and HM Courts Service, reported disruptions. The outage was less severe than a previous incident caused by CrowdStrike, which affected approximately 8.5 million Windows computers and led to significant operational challenges across multiple sectors. Companies notably affected included NatWest, EE, O2, and several gaming platforms. NatWest acknowledged issues with customer access to their webpages, while HM Courts and Tribunals Service reported difficulties in accessing online services. Over 1,000 reports of issues with Microsoft 365 and more than 2,000 related to Minecraft were noted. The situation has raised concerns about the resilience of digital infrastructures and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures, prompting discussions about a potential Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in the UK.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Windows/CrowdStrike outage recap: Today’s ‘Blue Screen of Death’ error explained

A global IT outage has caused Windows workstations and terminals to show 'DRIVEROVERRANSTACK_BUFFER' Blue Screen of Death errors, leading to disruptions in airlines, stores, TV stations, and internet services worldwide. Airlines like Delta, United, and American Airlines have grounded planes due to communication issues, while stores and online services have also been impacted. CrowdStrike has released a fix for the issue, but major financial institutions like banks and credit card companies are still experiencing outage reports. Mac and Linux systems were not affected by the outage, highlighting the world's dependence on the Windows operating system. Healthcare services have also been impacted, with hospitals around the world facing disruptions in patient care.

Tech Optimizer

July 19, 2024

Global IT outage disrupting NHS ’caused by antivirus software’

A global IT outage affecting healthcare services was caused by antivirus firm CrowdStrike, impacting Windows virtual machines. CrowdStrike clarified that it was not a security incident or cyberattack, but a defect in a single content update for Windows hosts. NHS England confirmed the outage affected EMIS, used by GP practices and pharmacies, with measures in place to manage the disruption. GP practices and healthcare centers in the UK informed patients about the disruption on social media platforms.