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Millions of Windows XP disks secretly included Microsoft's failed search assistant to keep pirates at bay — "Bob was actually more useful dead than alive"
Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.
Microsoft’s worst software flop was secretly packed with Windows for years
A former Windows developer reveals why Windows was dragging around 30 MB of completely useless data for many years. The data ...
From pixels to pinot: The Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper hill was real and this is what it looks like now
Windows XP was the most blissful iteration of Microsoft's ubiquitous operating system. That's an objective, empirical, ...
This Free App Brings Back the Windows 2000, XP, or Vista Taskbars
RetroBar is a free application that replaces the Windows 11 taskbar with the one from Windows XP, 2000, or Vista.
Why I’ve covered Microsoft for 25 years
Covering one company so tenaciously for so long is not common in tech journalism. What keeps me coming back is Microsoft’s ...
Microsoft Turns 50: A Look Back At the Evolution of Windows
As Microsoft turns 50, let's delve into the evolution of Windows and how the operating system has matured over the years.
Windows Logo: A Visual Evolution of Microsoft’s Iconic Designs
Microsoft just turned 50 and there's no better time to revisit Windows logos. Here's a brief on Windows Logo evolution.
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Windows XP and Windows 11 File Explorer icons are pretty much the same
It might be obvious to some users, but Windows XP and Windows 11 are not that different. In fact, the folder icons in File ...
I'm in love with Microsoft's limited-edition 50th anniversary wallpapers — Here's how to get them
Microsoft turns 50 today, and it's celebrating with some limited-edition throwback wallpapers. To commemorate the milestone, the company has released eight limited-edition Windows wallpapers with ...