Who doesn't remember the Windows 95 startup sound? A real treat for the ears. Or the Minecraft soundtrack from the very first versions of the game? Even your parents have probably heard it. The ...

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How about a hefty dose of nostalgia? On this day in 1995, 30 years ago today, Microsoft released the operating system known as Windows 95. The company had released operating systems and various ...

When it comes to PC startup sounds, none are quite as iconic as the original Windows 95 startup tune. This class 6-second jingle meant much more than just "your PC is ready." It was an exciting ...

20 years ago today, Microsoft launched Windows 95, with help from the Rolling Stones "Start me Up." The song choice was prophetic. For better or worse, the launch of Windows 95 was the beginning of a ...