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 ...

“These are the sounds of America – our wide-ranging history and culture,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden explained, to The Washington Post. “The National Recording Registry is our evolving ...

The National Recording Registry announced its 2025 inductees, and there are some geeky sounds that will be immortalized in the Library of Congress. The Microsoft Windows 95 reboot chime was selected ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Library of Congress announced this year’s 25 selections to ...

What just happened? Sounds from Microsoft and Minecraft were among the 25 recordings recently inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress based on their historical, ...