ZDNET's key takeaways The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed.The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers. With a few quick fixes and basic ...

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A new Microsoft update patches a bug affecting Windows recovery. The bug prevented the use of USB mice and keyboards in WinRE. The new patch is available through Windows Update. Microsoft has fixed a ...

Holding down the shift key while turning a Mac on will boot it into Safe Mode. Here's how to start a Mac in Safe Mode and use it to diagnose issues.

It’s official: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. Thankfully, there’s a free and easy way to get another year’s worth of Extended Security Updates (which will take you to ...

Windows 10’s end of support date finally lands today. Microsoft is making sure the still-large number of active Windows 10 users are aware of their options to keep their PC secure. Last month, the ...

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Microsoft has this awesome tradition of releasing unconventional garments for its fans, giving them a way to celebrate the company's history with stuff like "ugly sweaters" with Windows XP's legendary ...

More Steam users have made the switch to Windows 11 in the past month. Just a few weeks before the death of Windows 10. You have to respect it; that's years of holding out for improvements to the new ...

Oh, Payday 3 - for every positive step forward and well-received change, there always seems to be something pegging it back. The co-op game has delivered some great content since it launched all the ...

Heather McMahan is offering some “context” following her Rory McIlroy controversy this past weekend — and no, she didn’t start the “f*** you” chant. McMahan, 38, made headlines during the 2025 Ryder ...