The online raffle that handed a knitted collage of Microsoft history to a reader who promised to wear it while his wife delivered their child is an unexpectedly sharp little mirror for the company’s public image: equal parts nostalgia, awkwardness and brand theatre. In a piece of seasonal whimsy...
If you grew up on a Windows desktop between the 1990s and the late 2000s, chances are you can still hear the crisp click of the Minesweeper flag, remember the satisfying shuffle of a Solitaire deck, or picture the neon bumpers of 3D Pinball — small, built‑in games that once arrived with the...
I dragged my Windows 11 desktop back into the late 2000s, and — to my surprise — the result isn’t just nostalgia porn: it’s a practical, usable environment that keeps modern security and features while restoring the things many people still prefer about Windows 7. The MakeUseOf walkthrough that...
The Peradeniya campus, in the telling by Thalif Deen, is a place where scholarship and satire mixed as naturally as monsoon winds and mango trees — a compact world of rituals, inside jokes, high-table formalities and the kind of campus legends that survive generations. The Sunday Times piece...
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Pac‑Man’s 45th anniversary is getting a proper party: Bandai Namco’s year‑long “Make imPACt” campaign has been joined this weekend by an Xbox Free Play Days spotlight that lets Game Pass members jump into three Pac‑Man titles for free while limited‑time discounts make ownership tempting...
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An unexpected chapter in the saga of Microsoft memorabilia is unfolding: Windows XP Crocs, the company’s first-ever official footwear in collaboration with Crocs, are stepping into the spotlight as part of Microsoft’s exuberant 50th-anniversary celebrations. What began as an insider rumor is now...
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A fresh wave of nostalgia has captured the tech world as Microsoft unveils a playful yet statement-making collaboration: limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs, punctuated by bespoke XP-inspired Jibbitz for ultimate customization. This headline-grabbing partnership, currently available...
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PONG Gets a Retro Makeover – Introducing Retro PONG!
We’re excited to announce that the classic WindowsForum PONG game has been officially upgraded to Retro PONG! 🎮
This single-player version brings smoother gameplay, a refreshed retro design, and the same timeless mechanics you know and love...
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If you’ve ever rebooted your PC and felt a wave of nostalgia at the unmistakable chime that once heralded the arrival of Windows Vista, you’re not alone. This week, Windows enthusiasts running the latest Canary build of Windows 11 (27898) were once again greeted by the iconic, shimmering Vista...
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Since the dawn of personal computing, Microsoft’s Windows operating system has influenced the daily lives and workflows of millions, if not billions, across the globe. Each iteration—from the humble pixelated charm of Windows 3.1 and the iconic rolling prairies of Windows XP to the streamlined...
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As Microsoft edges closer to the sunsetting of Windows 10, users across the globe are actively reconsidering their relationship with the operating system that, for decades, defined the personal computing experience. While Windows 11 stands as the official, modern successor—brimming with AI...
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For many Windows enthusiasts, Turbo C++ remains a nostalgically familiar sight—a relic of a time when programming education was often intertwined with the blue screens and chunky menus of early Borland IDEs. Yet, as Windows 10 and Windows 11 march steadily onward, they leave such legacy tools...
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In a surprising twist, the latest Windows 11 preview builds have resurrected the iconic startup sound from Windows Vista, a chime that also graced Windows 7. Users booting their systems after installing the recent update were greeted by this nostalgic audio cue, replacing the standard Windows 11...
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Windows 11 users enrolled in the Dev and Beta Insider channels woke up to a curious bit of nostalgia this week. Amid technical notes about kernel tweaks and UI refinements, a familiar tune echoed from test machines—the unmistakable startup sound from Windows Vista. It wasn’t a prank, nor was it...
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The latest update to Nvidia’s Game Ready Driver (version 576.40) has reignited discussions about backward compatibility and hardware longevity within the PC enthusiast community. In a move greeted by a mix of amusement and surprise, Nvidia’s driver team has quietly removed the requirement for...
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The transition from Windows 7 to Windows 11 has brought numerous enhancements, yet it has also led to the omission of several beloved classic games that were once staples of the Windows experience. Games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, and Chess Titans have been notably absent in recent Windows...
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Windows has long been celebrated not only for its versatility but also for the charming, iconic games that have come bundled with it—Minesweeper, Solitaire, Hearts, FreeCell, and Spider Solitaire, among others. These games weren’t just simple diversions; for many users, they were foundational...
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