So long, Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Microsoft is retiring the iconic Windows error screen in favor of a minimalist black screen that feels more like a digital void. Microsoft confirmed the change on Thursday. It began testing the redesigned error screen in March with a Windows 11 preview build. It's meant to simplify the interface and provide a less shocking notification that something is amiss with your PC. "The updated UI improves readability and aligns better with Windows 11 design principles, while preserving the technical information on the screen for when it is needed,” the company wrote in a blog post. The redesigned screen stands out by featuring lots of blank space and a smaller font, perhaps to soften the sense of panic. Microsoft has also scrubbed the frowny face from the alert, along with the QR code that can pop up, redirecting users to the BSOD troubleshooting page. Users can expect the new error screen to appear this summer if their PC is running Windows 11, versi...