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Microsoft feared this CPU command could brick your laptop
Windows Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains why Windows 95 intentionally excluded a power-saving instruction, fearing it would 'brick' too many laptops.
Unveiling the Mystery: Why Windows Shows a Blank Shutdown Blocker
Windows Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen recently revealed the whole concept behind the secretive window with no name blocking Windows shutdown in his ongoing Old New Thing series.
You can use Windows XP again, right in your browser
Windows XP A tech-savvy Reddit user recently shared a nostalgic project that brings Windows XP back to life directly in your browser with understandable limitations.
Microsoft crashed cash registers while testing Windows 95
Windows Microsoft tested Windows 95's compatibility by buying every PC program in the Egghead Software store, crashing its register with over a $10,000 purchase.
Here's the story behind Microsoft Steve Ballmer's "Developers!" chant
MICROSOFT After decades of mystery, former Microsoft CEO reveals the story behind his viral "Developers!" chant at company events.
Steve Ballmer had an emotional detachment issue with Microsoft
Microsoft Ballmer revealed that he had a difficult time emotionally detaching from the company he'd helped build from the ground up, almost selling his stock.
Windows 7 often booted slowly thanks to a simple programming error
Windows A veteran Microsoft engineer recently described how Windows 7 took longer to load when users selected certain desktop wallpapers due to a simple programming error.
Microsoft's failed "Bob" helped combat Windows XP piracy
Windows Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.
