I got my first PC in 1996 and it came with Windows 95. It was hinky infested junkware, but also much more impressive than Windows 3.1 (and indeed MacOS) and of course would eventually give us the ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ. Today is Windows 95's 25th birthday, counting from the day of its media-extravaganza launch.
Windows 95 is 25 years old
BBC celebrates 30 years of Windows 95 with a classic Mac
Today the BBC ran a segment celebrating 30 years of Windows 95. The choice of retro machine to anchor their set-piece, though, might start up something more than a computer.… READ THE REST
New Green Screen of Death aligns crashes with Windows 11 design principles
After more than 40 years of loyal and very regular service, Windows' Blue Screen of Death is joining Guru Meditation in crash Valhalla. The famous system warning, triggered by something… READ THE REST
Transform your desktop into Windows 98 and fight monsters in Desktop Survivors 98
Desktop Survivors 98 is an auto-shooter roguelite dungeon crawler, except the dungeon is Windows 98. Think Vampire Survivors with weapons like a recycle bin that shoots documents or a solitaire… READ THE REST
Try the streaming site that actually cures your brain rot
TL;DR: Stimulate your brain with award-winning, original documentaries on Curiosity Stream for just $149.99 (Reg. $399.99). We spend so much time on streaming sites. Not necessarily watching anything, but scrolling through titles until we feel… READ THE REST
The future of stargazing is sleek, smart, and $300 off
TL;DR: The Vespera Pro Smart Telescope is here to make stargazing cool again — get $300 off with code SMART and explore the cosmos without needing a PhD in astrophysics. Forget fumbling with… READ THE REST
Your next cutting board should be titanium — here's why
TL;DR: Upgrade your cutting board with the Taima Pure Titanium Cutting Board V2, on sale now for $79.99 (reg. $189.95). Looking to cut back on the toxins in your everyday products?… READ THE REST
