Just listen to that short clip above. Go on, I'll wait. That, my friends, is the sound that began some of my early computing experiences, when this hardware writer was a mere whelp dipping his toes ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft originally commissioned English musician Brian Eno to create the startup ...

The US Library of Congress has added the Windows 95 boot sound to its National Recording Registry (NRR). That means the sound is now part of a list of recordings that are “culturally, historically, or ...

Twenty years ago this week, Microsoft introduced its Windows 95 operating system on CD-ROM. One of the legacies of the operating system was its dreamy startup music, composed by legendary producer ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Library of Congress announced this year’s 25 selections to add ...

Every year, the Library of Congress adds 25 sound documents to a list of the most important recordings. This year, Windows 95 and Minecraft are honored. The US Library of Congress has added the ...

The Library of Congress, which collects a wide range of materials including books, maps, sheet music, films, records, and photographs, announced on April 9, 2025 that it has registered several new ...