Almost two decades have passed since the Xbox 360 console was released to the public. But for some reason Microsoft decided to update it.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft Moves Antivirus and EDR Apps Out of Windows Kernel
Nearly one year after a faulty CrowdStrike update caused widespread system failures across 8.5 million Windows devices globally, Microsoft has announced a strategic initiative to prevent similar incidents in the future. The company plans to release a private preview for new Windows security platform that will move antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) applications out of the Windows kernel.
Microsoft Introduces the New Black Screen of Death in Windows 11
In a significant departure from a nearly 40-year visual tradition, Microsoft has announced plans to replace the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a new Black Screen of Death in future updates to Windows 11. It lacks the famous sad smiley along with the QR code image.
Google Released Chrome 138 with AI Recommendations and Enhanced Security
Google has officially released version Chrome 138. You will find AI suggestions and Google Lens integrations in the address bar, more secure new tab page, Translator API, and much more.
Chrome Browser Suffers from Issues Caused by Family Safety on Windows
Microsoft has acknowledged a number of issues affecting the Google Chrome browser with the Family Safety parental control feature on Windows. These issues also impact other browsers, interfering with both content filtering and application stability.
Meet Mu, A Small Language Model for AI Agent in Windows Settings
Microsoft has introduced a new small language model called "Mu" that powers the AI agent in the Windows 11 Settings app. Despite its relatively small size - only a few hundred million parameters - Mu demonstrates nice performance across tasks such as question-answering and Settings navigation. It runs locally and requires the neural processing unit (NPU) on Copilot+ PCs. Currently, only Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev channel can try out the AI agent in Settings (English only).
Windows 10 Updates Will Be Free Until October 2026, But There’s a Catch
Microsoft has announced free updates for Windows 10 users for one year, part of the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program. The updates will be available until October 2026, but under one condition: The user must set up synchronization of system settings with their Microsoft account with the Windows Backup application.
Mozilla Releases Firefox 140 with Resizable Vertical Pinned Tabs
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 140, along with corresponding updates to its long-term support branches - Firefox 115.25.0 and Firefox 128.12.0. The upcoming Firefox 141 branch has now entered the beta testing phase, with a planned release scheduled for July 22, 2025.
Windows 11 Build 26120.4452 (Beta) released with a lot of changes
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 26120.4452 (KB5060836), to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. In adds a new Home Page, along with ability to move the on-screen indicators for brightness, volume, Airplane mode, and virtual desktops to a different location on the screen. There are also a lot of fixes.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5661 (Dev) adds Recall Welcome Page, Allows Moving on-Screen Indicators
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, build 26200.5661 (KB5060838), to Windows Insiders using the Dev channel. In adds a new Home Page, along with ability to move the on-screen indicators for brightness, volume, Airplane mode, and virtual desktops to a different location on the screen. There are also a lot of fixes.
