Windows 3.1 included a red and yellow 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme so garish it was long assumed to be a joke, so I tracked down Microsoft's original UI designer to ge…

"The truly funny thing about this color scheme is that all the other Windows 3.1 color schemes are surprisingly rational, ...

8 Forgotten Tech Sounds That Will Bring The Glory Days Rushing Back

Your sense of hearing is closely connected to memory, and these technological sounds from the past may take you right back to ...

9 Apps You Should Never Install On Windows 11

Our computers are the gateway to our professional and recreational lives, and steering clear of these apps on Windows 11 is ...
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Gadgets Review | Amkette EvoFox Phantom Air: RGB, Specs, & A Price Tag That Feels Illegal

Rs 679 for a gaming mouse? Either EvoFox Phantom Air is a hidden gem… or it’s the tech equivalent of those “AirPods Pro” you ...
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3 Ubuntu flavors that I like more than the original

Ubuntu might be considered the face of Linux, but that doesn't mean it's the best distro. In fact, some of Ubuntu's own ...
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5 obscure media player apps for Windows to try this weekend

MPV is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, and OpenBSD, among others. The source code is also available on GitHub, so if you ...

Arc Raiders Expedition date, rewards and what to expect

Arc Raiders players can finally look forward to the Expedition departing in mid December. After almost two months of building ...

If you can name these 12 computer components, you're officially old

If you've been around in the computing space for some time, you'll surely remember at least a few of these legacy PC ...
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This Near-Perfect Asus QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Is Still $400 Off for Black Friday: Grab It While You Can

The Editors' Choice-winning Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM, a magnificent 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor, is 30% off at Amazon.
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This Superb Asus QD-OLED Gaming Monitor We Tested Is $400 Off for Cyber Monday: Get It While It Lasts

The Editors' Choice-winning Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM, a magnificent 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor, is 30% off at Amazon.

I bought Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs, and I have opinions

And yet here I am writing this review, having impulsively purchased a pair of Microsoft’s limited-edition Window XP “Bliss” Crocs, a special collaboration for Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration.
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No sound in video calls? Here’s how to fix it

You’re in the middle of a video conference, everyone is waiting, but your microphone isn’t working? Or you can be heard, but all the other participants remain mute? Welcome to the club of Windows ...