Just finished a fun project with #Windows8_1Pro on my old #SandyBridge i7 setup! 🎉 Managed to get #OpenBroadcaster, #StreamDeck, and #Obsidian working together seamlessly. It took some effort, but my streaming setup is now live! Excited to hear any tips you all have!
#LegacyHardware #LiveStreaming

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Exploring Windows 8.1 Pro: Turbocharging My Old Sandy Bridge i7 with OBS, Stream Deck, and More

Retro computing is all about diving into the charm of old-school technology and reliving the magic of classic machines. It’s amazing how these vintage systems still capture our imagination an…

Vyechi | Personal Growth & Mindfulness
📢 Need to run old hardware on a new 64-bit PC? Mikah Sargent covers the best approaches—VMs, driver tweaks & more—on Hands-On Tech. Don’t let legacy devices gather dust! ▶️ https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech/episodes/223 #LegacyHardware #TechTips
Definitely boosts my confidence when taking a flight in the US! #Aviation #FAA #AirTravel #LegacyHardware

US air traffic control still r...
US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks

Agency seeks contractors to modernize decades-old systems within four years.

Ars Technica

Fascinating article from the BBC on the continued use of old computers including some still remaining uses you might not have heard about.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250516-the-people-stuck-using-ancient-windows-computers?ocid=fbfut

#digipres #DigitalContinuity #Windows #LegacySoftware #LegacyHardware

Still booting after all these years: The people stuck using ancient Windows computers

As technology marches on, some people get trapped using decades-old software and devices. Here's a look inside the strange, stubborn world of obsolete Windows machines.

BBC