Microsoft Refutes Recent Claims of Black Screen Issues Microsoft has conducted a thorough investigation into allegations that its recent security updates caused widespread "Black Screen of Death" incidents on Windows systems. The company has officially denied any connection between their November updates and the reported problems. According to a Microsoft spokesperson, "Our comprehensive...

Im Fokus des kürzlich veröffentlichten Pokémon TCG Pocket steht das Sammeln von Karten, was für Enthusiasten eine spannende Herausforderung darstellt. Besonders interessant ist die Frage, welche Karten zu den rarsten gehören und wie hoch die Wahrscheinlichkeit ist, sie ohne Hilfsmittel direkt aus einer Packung zu ziehen. Die Seltenheit einer Karte lässt sich...

Summit Entertainment's strategic shift focuses heavily on literary adaptations as their 'Twilight' era concludes. With young-adult dystopian themes gaining traction, 'Divergent' emerges as a key acquisition, drawing parallels to 'The Hunger Games' in its intense narrative and societal critique. The studio's portfolio expands with futuristic tales like 'Amp', romantic fantasy in 'Night Circus',...

While I have always been firmly opposed to smoking, recognizing it as a harmful and deadly habit that claims hundreds of thousands of lives annually, I can't help but question recent actions by Apple regarding their warranty policies. Smoking's devastating impact is well-documented, with the CDC linking it to a significant percentage of cancer and lung disease deaths, including over 30% of all...

Natalie Blanchard's experience highlights the perilous nature of online privacy in today's digital age. Living in Bromont, Quebec, she has been battling severe depression and has been on long-term disability from her position at IBM for over a year and a half. Recently, her benefits were abruptly halted when her insurer, Manulife, investigated her social media activity. The insurer discovered...

In June, Betanews reported on the persistent problem known as the "black screen of death" (KSOD) affecting Windows Vista, prompting a reader to suggest that our focus on the issue might have been influenced by recent personal experiences. Interestingly, a similar perspective now emerges from British cybersecurity firm Prevx, which recently announced that it has cleared the latest Microsoft...

The summer box office momentum experienced a slight dip this weekend, with total ticket sales reaching $140 million, representing a 7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Leading the weekend charts was the highly anticipated collaboration between Bad Robot Productions and Amblin Entertainment, distributed by Paramount Pictures. The sci-fi thriller opened across 3,379 theaters...

Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment have already announced record-breaking sales worldwide for the upcoming film featuring high-definition footage from Michael Jackson’s concert rehearsals. Fans flocked to see Paris Jackson lining up outside the Grand Rex, which sold out shortly after tickets went on sale, signaling immense demand. Aeg, the concert promoter leveraging...

Windows 7 UAC Default Settings May Not Provide Adequate Protection Against Malware Recent testing by Sophos has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Windows 7's User Account Control (UAC) in its default configuration. According to research conducted by Chester Wisniewski, a senior security engineer at Sophos, the default UAC settings in Windows 7 failed to block most malware samples in...

The holiday spirit manifested in impressive box office achievements across Broadway this festive season. Several productions reached new financial heights, showcasing the powerful allure of stage adaptations and star power during this lucrative period. 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' conjured a house record at the Marquis Theatre, while 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' worked its own...