I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of Microsoft's iconic first-party programs.

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RetroBar is a free application that replaces the Windows 11 taskbar with the one from Windows XP, 2000, or Vista.

As Microsoft turns 50, let's delve into the evolution of Windows and how the operating system has matured over the years.

Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.

It's important to note that the classic version of the menu was an option until Windows Vista. Windows XP: A new era Windows ... a radical shift in the user interface, prioritizing touch ...

Windows 7? Universally loved. Windows XP? Same. But Windows 8 and Windows Vista? Not so much. Ultimately, Microsoft tried to chase a growing trend by adapting its PC OS to the smartphone era.

This week, on April 4th, Microsoft turns 50 years old. The company has gone through sweeping changes over that time — from ...

The previous method indicated the Windows XP-era de facto standard, which generally resulted in using an older encryption algorithm. Also in .NET Preview 2, C# 14 rounds out the set of partial ...

Spoiler: it’s all about AI. Spoiler: it’s all about AI. Samsung has announced that One UI 7, its smartphone software based on Android 15, will start rolling out to existing phones and tablets ...

One UI 7.0 (Android): January 2025 (Galaxy S25), April 2025 (older phones) One UI 6.0 (Android 14): October 2023 One UI 5.0 (Android 13): October 2022 One UI 4.0 (Android 12): November 2021 ...

These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself. Need to get up to speed on the latest features in Excel?