is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. A former Microsoft employee has revealed what the missing Windows 8 startup sound ...

I remember when using Windows in the early days, there were so many sounds everywhere. Even Windows Themes used to come with sounds from movies, nature, and so much more. Fast-forward to Windows 11/10 ...

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 ...