Thousands of Windows users in the US and Australia report the Blue Screen of Death after a recent CrowdStrike update. The BSOD can abruptly restart or shut down systems, hitting companies, banks, and government offices. Microsoft says it’s working on a fix while users are urged to remove recently added hardware, update Windows, or run the Blue Screen Troubleshooter.
Microsoft is reportedly set to conduct its first voluntary employee buyout in its 51-year history. The company is also changing how it grants stock for annual rewards, according to the report. Instead of requiring managers to tie stock directly to cash bonuses, Microsoft plans to separate these incentives—signaling a shift in internal compensation strategy.
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