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Windows A web‑based emulator lets you boot Windows 95 in your browser, complete with Solitaire and Paint — but it’s riddled with bugs and potential security risks.

WINDOWS Microsoft veteran engineer Raymond Chen recently explained why the tech giant Windows 95's setup didn't install a miniature Windows 95, allowing it to be written as a 32-bit program.

Windows Microsoft Veteran Engineer Raymond Chen recently published an interesting blog post explaining why Windows 3.0’s WinHelp was called an online help system when it actually ran offline.

Windows Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains why Windows 95 intentionally excluded a power-saving instruction, fearing it would 'brick' too many laptops.

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.

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.

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.

MICROSOFT After decades of mystery, former Microsoft CEO reveals the story behind his viral "Developers!" chant at company events.

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 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.