The IBM deal that sparked Microsoft’s rise to prominence

With the emergence of microcomputers in the 1970s, Microsoft’s version of the BASIC programming language had become highly ...

Microsoft was apparently so embarrassed by Windows 98's infamous on-stage Blue Screen of Death it built a new testing room on campus to ensure it would never hap…

The moment, captured above, was from Gates' keynote at the then-major COMDEX trade show a few months before Windows 98's ...

How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...

Windows 95 is back in your web browser — but it’s buggy and risky. Here's why.

A web‑based emulator lets you boot Windows 95 in your browser, complete with Solitaire and Paint — but it’s riddled with bugs ...

Ditch Your Old Windows Laptop, the 2025 MacBook Air Is Now Cheaper Than Most Mid-Range Laptops

The 2025 MacBook Air with M4 chip costs less than most mid-range Windows laptops.

Make your dusty old PC feel brand new for just $15 with this upgrade

Don’t underestimate how much a new operating system can do for an old computer. If you have a PC, upgrading to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro can make it feel like a brand-new machine. And right now, you ...

Yes, You Can Run Windows 95 In Your Browser, And It's Glorious

Windows 95 is back in an accessible and free way thanks to this website, which allows you to boot up the formative operating ...
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Here's How to Upgrade to Windows 11, Even With an Incompatible PC

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC during the download and installation. When the process is finished, ...

Gartner: AI budgets are going to projects that demonstrate value, real-world impact

The research firm surveyed 253 IT leaders globally, and the budget issue plagued half the participants. As a result, 54% said ...

Porting the Windows 95 interface to Windows NT was a complex back-and-forth process

Windows 95 is 30 years old, and Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen continues sharing interesting tidbits about how the iconic operating system came together. Developing Windows 95 ...

Nvidia, one of the few companies profiting from AI, claims there is no AI bubble

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently told Bloomberg he doesn't believe the recent AI boom has become a bubble, breaking with ...