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Here's why Why Microsoft didn’t let Windows 95 install itself
By Kevin Okemwa published
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.

How a bug turned 3D Pinball into a 5,000 FPS monster
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming A bug in 3D Pinball for Windows let the game run at 5,000 FPS on faster hardware, but Microsoft eventually capped the frame rate to 100 FPS.

Microsoft feared this CPU command could brick your laptop
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains why Windows 95 intentionally excluded a power-saving instruction, fearing it would 'brick' too many laptops.

Microsoft crashed cash registers while testing Windows 95
By Kevin Okemwa published
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.

The FAA still uses Windows 95 and floppy disks for air traffic control, but that's changing
By Brendan Lowry published
News Recently, the FAA announced a plan to replace its aging Windows 95 and floppy disk-based air traffic control systems with modern upgrades and tech.

This Game Boy cartridge runs Windows 3.1 — sort of
By Sean Endicott published
Windows This Game Boy cartridge places a replica of Windows 3.1 in the palm of your hand.

Why was Windows 95's setup so simple? An engineer explains.
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS Veteran Microsoft Engineer Raymond Chen reveals why Microsoft decided to make Windows 95 setups so simple instead of using more graphics.

Windows95man drops new track 'Paperclip,' a love letter to Clippy
By Jennifer Young last updated
DJ CLIPPY 'Paperclip' is the new track from Windows95man and you can stream it today
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