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Winsage

April 6, 2025

Microsoft changes the blue screen of death in Windows 11: why?

Microsoft has changed the blue screen of death to a green screen in its operating system, aligning it with the aesthetics of Windows 11. The new error screen features a simple message stating, “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” along with a progress percentage and minimal technical details. Reports suggest that Microsoft may eventually switch the error screen color to black for future public releases. Additionally, the sad emoji and QR code previously found on the error screen have been removed.

Winsage

April 2, 2025

Windows Logo: A Visual Evolution of Microsoft’s Iconic Designs

- Windows 1.0 and 2.0 did not have a distinct logo and relied on traditional Microsoft branding. - Windows 3.1 introduced the iconic four-pane window logo, marking a significant shift in branding. - The logos for Windows 95 and 98 featured a cleaner Sans-Serif font and represented an evolution in branding. - Windows ME had a revamped logo aimed at a younger audience, featuring a green frame. - Windows XP introduced a bold, expressive logo with a 3D effect, marking a new era in branding. - Windows Vista's logo embraced glassmorphism and was consistent with Windows 7, showcasing a glossy finish. - Windows 8 introduced a flat blue logo reflecting minimalism and the new Metro UI. - Windows 10 retained a minimalist approach with a darker shade of blue logo. - Windows 11 featured a straighter, more minimalistic logo with slight curvature of the edges.

AppWizard

March 13, 2025

Skype is dying, but this niche messaging app once bought by Skype just integrated with Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft has integrated a new Copilot feature into GroupMe, allowing users to interact with AI for generating responses and enhancing group chat communication. Users can summon Copilot with a long press on messages, enabling functionalities such as brainstorming ideas, curating playlists, and simplifying complex concepts. GroupMe, acquired by Microsoft after its launch in 2010, has become popular among students due to its user-friendly features. The 2024 update represents a significant overhaul, emphasizing adaptability and user engagement. Future enhancements may include AI that understands group dynamics for more interactive experiences.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

Breaking: WhatsApp and Messenger Crash in Multiple Countries, Panic Ensues at Meta

Users of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger experienced significant outages globally, with over 4,000 reports in the U.S. for WhatsApp and more than 10,000 in India. Facebook Messenger had nearly 1,000 error reports in the U.S., while the U.K. saw over 50,000 complaints. Among the reported issues, 70% of users were unable to send messages, 22% faced connection troubles, and 19% experienced general app malfunctions. This incident follows a similar outage in December of the previous year, which garnered over 105,000 complaints for Facebook, 70,000 for Instagram, and 12,000 for WhatsApp. The hashtag #WhatsappDown became popular on social media, with users sharing humorous reactions.

BetaBeacon

March 2, 2025

Best free-to-play action games for Android (March 2025) | Esports News – The Times of India

- Free Fire Max is a popular battle royale game for Android with competitive PvP experience and exclusive in-game content.

Winsage

February 25, 2025

This Windows 11 battery app just got a major upgrade, including more support for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7

Microsoft is enhancing the battery icon for Windows 11, while the third-party application "Battery Flyout" by Michał Łeptuch provides deeper insights into battery health. The app allows users to toggle power modes and offers detailed charts of battery usage over time. Recently, Battery Flyout received an update that includes a functional power slider on ARM64 devices, the ability to generate a comprehensive battery report, minor stability and performance enhancements, and new settings for customizing the tray icon style. Battery Flyout can display battery percentage, a feature currently being tested in Windows 11. Michał Łeptuch is also known for developing other applications like Calendar Flyout and Fluent Emoji Gallery, among others, to enhance the Windows 11 experience.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

“A mini Hulk with no nose”: Fans crack up at first look of Chicken Jockey in ‘A Minecraft Movie’

The upcoming Minecraft Movie, set to premiere on April 4, features a character called Chicken Jockey, depicted as a large, green-skinned creature riding a chicken, which has drawn comparisons to the Marvel superhero, the Hulk. Fans have reacted on social media with a mix of humor and disdain, sharing memes and GIFs expressing their opinions. The Chicken Jockey is a familiar mob in the Minecraft universe, appearing as a newborn zombie riding a chicken. The filmmakers aimed to enhance the chaotic essence of Minecraft's mobs, presenting them humorously and formidably. While some viewers find the design amusing, others worry it may overshadow the film's world-building efforts. Critics are optimistic about the film's originality but caution against an overreliance on meme culture.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Goodbye, good morning memes: Google Photos now lets you hide clutter from your grid view

Google Photos has introduced a feature to filter out unwanted content from third-party applications, aimed at decluttering the photo gallery. The new setting, “Show content from other apps,” allows users to manage the visibility of third-party content. Users can toggle “Hide clutter from other apps” to automatically filter out media types like GIFs and screenshots. Additionally, the “Customize by app” option enables users to specify preferences for each app, allowing them to hide or selectively display content. This update is part of version 7.14.0.720276279 of the Google Photos app.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Meta goes down: users struggle to access Facebook, Instagram and more

Meta experienced a global outage affecting Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and Messenger, starting around 1 PM ET. By 5:30 PM, Meta reported being "99% of the way there" in resolving the issues, which had generated over 130,000 complaints according to Downdetector. The outage impacted users in the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America, with specific issue reports as follows: Facebook (over 100,000), Instagram (62,000), Messenger (10,000), WhatsApp (11,000), and Threads (871). Users expressed frustrations on X, criticizing CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This incident followed a similar outage in October, raising concerns about Meta's service reliability.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Meta services hit with a widespread outage, affecting millions

On Wednesday, Meta experienced a significant disruption across its social media and messaging platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads, starting around 10 a.m. PT. Users reported issues such as error messages on the web version of Instagram and slow-loading pages on the mobile app. Despite many services being restored to near full functionality by late afternoon, some users continued to experience problems. Meta acknowledged the issue on X at 10:48 a.m. PT and attributed the outage to internal server errors and timeouts, although no detailed explanation for the root cause has been provided. Meta expressed gratitude for users' patience and confirmed that they were close to completing the restoration process.