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Bill Gates, co-founder and former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., from left, Steve Ballmer, former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., and Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Steve Ballmer called Linux a "cancer" — but it could be the cure for Windows 10 holdouts

By Kevin Okemwa Published

MICROSOFT Microsoft once dismissed Linux, but today it’s becoming the lifeline for Windows 10 users facing performance and RAM challenges.

MICROSOFT
Samsung ATIV Tab 3 with Windows 8
Microsoft's veteran engineer says Windows 8 only wanted to be modern

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Windows Microsoft veteran admits Windows 8’s codename lacked creativity. A veteran engineer adds that the Start menu was derived from earlier ‘Go page’ explorations.

Windows
Xbox symbol in 2005
Fan recreates Xbox 360 Metro dashboard on PC

By Adam Hales Published

XBOX 360 A fan project called DashX360 recreates the classic Xbox 360 Metro dashboard experience on PC, complete with Steam integration, social features, and a functional Xbox Guide.

XBOX 360
Original Xbox logo
OG Xbox dashboard rebuilt using retail code for PC

By Adam Hales Published

XBOX The original Xbox dashboard has been reverse engineered and rebuilt using retail code, now running on PC as a launcher with early access limitations and manual setup required.

XBOX
An image of a Lenovo ThinkPad showing the Windows Central homepage open in Google Chrome with a Windows Vista style Taskbar thanks to the RetroBar app.
This free app will let you move your Windows 11 Taskbar and make it feel like the old days

By Richard Devine Published

Apps Windows 11 may look sleek, but let's face it, the Taskbar doesn't have many fans. So send it back to the glory days with RetroBar.

Apps
Dave W. Plummer at Microsoft
Task Manager creator recalls why it was under 80KB

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Windows Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.

Windows
In-game image of Boxroom
Upcoming indie game Boxroom emulates physical game collections

By Adam Hales Published

PC Gaming Boxroom is an upcoming Steam game that transforms your digital library into a customizable physical-style collection room, letting players display and interact with their games.

PC Gaming
Workers put together copies of Microsoft's Windows 98 at the packaging line.
Someone just turned an Internet appliance into a retro Windows 98 PC

By Kevin Okemwa Published

WINDOWS A clever hack revives Windows 98 on a locked‑down internet appliance, but it's not what you'd call a practical PC.

WINDOWS
The Windows 95 logo, August 18, 1995 in New York.
Weezer’s Buddy Holly video almost didn’t make Windows 95

By Kevin Okemwa Published

WINDOWS Microsoft’s lawyers had to consult Happy Days reps, including The Fonz, to secure Weezer’s Buddy Holly video for the Windows 95 CD.

WINDOWS
White toaster with Microsoft Windows 98 logo on its casing
Yes, someone really installed Windows 98 on a smart toaster

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Windows Avid tech enthusiast and YouTuber Throaty Mumbo recently got Windows 98 to run on an actual toaster.

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