Windows 3.1 Turns 30: Here's How It Made Windows Essential

April 6, 2022

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Inside LAGEOS-1, the Laser Geometric Environmental Observation Survey satellite (a.k.a. Laser Geodynamics Satellite) launched in 1976 to help survey the Earth from space via laser reflection, there is a plaque created by Carl Sagan that includes a numeric and pictographic message to future humans which includes information about the satellite launch date and geographic data about the current layout of Earth.

30 years ago—on April 6, 1992—Microsoft released Windows 3.1, which brought the company to a new level of success, kept the PC platform competitive with Macs, and set the stage for Windows PC domination. Here’s what was special about it. Read More »

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Storage is one of the few phone features you have a choice about. You can’t choose the processor in the latest Samsung phone, but you can choose between 128GB or 256GB of storage. So let’s make the right choice. Read More »

Welcome to the first full week of April! You’ve officially conquered a quarter of 2022 (wild, right?). To commemorate this milestone, we’ve dug up some awesome deals on a Roborock robotic vacuum + mop, a pair of affordable Skullcandy earbuds, and an Anker USB wall charger. Let’s dive in! Read More »

Heard the hype about Wi-Fi 7 and want a piece of the ultrafast wireless pie? Let’s find out when you can expect to buy a device supporting those coveted transfer speeds, or at least something close to them. Read More »

Smart light switches are a great way to control multiple lights in your home with voice assistants and apps—without needing to replace your bulbs. We’ve found the best ones to suit your needs. Read More »

Bugs and typos in Linux Bash scripts can do dire things when the script is run. Here are some ways to check the syntax of your scripts before you even run them. Read More »

Functions in Excel aren’t just for numbers and calculations. You can use functions when working with text too. Here are several helpful Microsoft Excel text functions. Read More »

Unlike viewing the edit history of a Google Docs document, Google’s Track Changes feature (also called “Suggesting” mode) lets you see changes before that text becomes a permanent part of the document. Here’s how to use it. Read More »

Facebook makes it super easy to remove individual photos or videos from your Stories. You can delete these items from your archived Stories as well. We’ll show you how to go about doing just that on your desktop or mobile device. Read More »

Spring is here, and for many across the country, that also means an uptick in the number of severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornados. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could be alerted about impending bad weather even if you’re not watching or listening to a local station? Read More »

If you don’t have pets, you probably don’t associate animals with your home office. Those with cats and dogs, however, know how quickly their hair can accumulate on every surface—including your desk. Turns out, a gadget went viral on TikTok precisely because it solves this very problem. Read More »

Half the fun of working out is buying new clothes to wear while you’re doing it. Of course, a lot of sportswear can be quite pricey. That’s why we went on a bargain hunt and found 30 activewear separates under $30 for both men and women. Read More »

Headers and footers are useful tools for including information like the date, company name, or creator. This allows you to add extra details without distracting from your slideshow’s content. Here’s how to add a header or footer in Google Slides. Read More »

Units of measurement can be tricky, especially when it comes to things we can’t see or feel. You’ve probably heard the volume of sounds described in decibels before, but what does that really mean? Let’s take a look. Read More »

Some people treat the Mac and PC platforms as an either-or proposition, as if drawing battle lines in a holy war. But why not enjoy both? Let’s put aside the platform battles and embrace what’s good about being platform agnostic. Read More »