XDA Developers on MSN

I didn't realize Windows killed custom window shapes until I tried to bring them back

There was a whole era of software UI that actually had personality.
XDA Developers on MSN

My Windows 11 PC now has the iconic Windows XP taskbar, and it's weirdly perfect

Bringing just a hint of nostalgia into my OS ...
Lifehacker

This Free App Brings Back the Windows 2000, XP, or Vista Taskbars

Swap out the (bad) Windows 11 taskbar for one with the usability and aesthetics you once took for granted. If you ask me, graphic design peaked in 2001 with Windows XP's bright blue taskbar and green ...
Hackaday

Benchmarking Windows Against Itself, From Windows XP To Windows 11

Despite faster CPUs, RAM and storage, today’s Windows experience doesn’t feel noticeably different from back in the 2000s when XP and later Windows 7 ruled the roost. To quantify this feeling, ...