Rob Landes plays sound effects on violin! Featuring classic device sounds like Nokia & Windows XP, and game sounds from Mario & Sonic.

The limited edition Crocs include Internet Explorer and Clippy shoe charms. The limited edition Crocs include Internet Explorer and Clippy shoe charms. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who ...

In context: Piracy has been a part of Windows history from the very beginning. Microsoft began taking the issue seriously with Windows XP, and Dave Plummer has now revealed that the first unauthorized ...

The UAE Year of Community has launched the country’s first official Emirati Birthday Song, marking a defining moment that transforms a familiar tradition into a shared national identity. The ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. “‘Chain Swangin’ was the first time I felt like I caught one ...

Jake Worthington's sophomore project is features collaborations with Miranda Lambert, Marty Stuart and Mae Estes. By Jessica Nicholson When Jake Worthington performed at the Grand Ole Opry recently, ...

Microsoft is rolling out Bluetooth LE Audio support in Windows 11, bringing a noticeable boost to wireless sound quality on laptops and PCs. The update, available on Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer, ...

To many fans, the 1970s were the peak of country music, the golden days, and the era that paved the way for future musicians, even if the sound has strayed away from the traditional roots. That being ...

Microsoft has released many versions of their Windows PC operating system over the years, with most featuring their own unique startup and shutdown sounds. This video showcases every chime used in the ...

Microsoft has created Windows XP Crocs as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The custom footwear features a sky blue design with grassy green soles that mimic the conic Bliss wallpaper from ...

The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. is a senior editor and author of ...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build has unexpectedly brought back the Windows Vista startup sound, replacing the usual Windows 11 chime. The best part of this release is that it ...