Microsoft overhauls the dreaded Blue Screen of Death - here's what's new

The appearance of the Blue Screen of Death in Windows is never a good thing. But Microsoft is aiming to at least make the screen look better when it does appear. Also: Microsoft's free AI skills training'Fest' starts next week - anyone can sign up In a change currently rolling out to Windows 11 insiders, BSODs (or unexpected restarts, as Microsoft calls them) will appear simpler and more streamlined. The screens may display the same technical information as always, but with a refreshed design. "We're previewing a new, more streamlined UI for unexpected restarts, which better aligns with Windows 11 design principles and supports our goal of getting users back into productivity as quickly as possible," Microsoft said in an announcement about the latest Windows 11 insider build.