Right side flyout with project information triggered upon mouse hover has been added. Also i brought some improvements to the 8-bit mode: mobile phones are affected by the switch too. Some various aesthetic fixes here and there. So, enjoy the page, Cool!

In one of [my previous CPU rants] , I mentioned those very powerful Threadrippers that can be used in a Windows 7 configuration. But only now I have realized that due to the enormous amount of heat they dissipate, there are no air cooling solutions capable of cooling such systems appropriately, not even in the premium segment like Noctua. A 350W TDP only covers basic CPU workloads, heavy real-life scenarios will surely generate more than 500W of heat.

UPDATED ON: 2026-05-15 I have implemented special mode for low spec computers. Now, there is an 8-bit lo-fi switch in the header targeted to improve speed on potato puters. Mode disables all visual niceties in favor of better performance. Breakdown of what is disabled on the website: all animations all transitions all box-shadows various filters custom scrollbar audio effects right info flyout Hotkey: [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[8] Now switch is visible and affects mobile devices.

I have a correct mood to make a couple of new decoration elements for the website. Two different neon glowing buttons: first one is activated on desktop upon hovering mouse cursor [neon glowing RGB edge] second one is accessible on the cell phone [rotating conic gradient] Media queries will detect resolution and show appropriate button for you. To observe the second button switch to mobile view. TEST BUTTON: HOVER ON GENTLY DESKTOP BUTTON @property --angle { syntax: '<angle>'; initial-value: 0deg; transition: all 0.

Handmade retro-inspired unfolding list, code will be integrated to the website template for later reuse. Feature: hidden text in the unfolded menu is protected from being selected and copied. Not vibe-coded sh#t, mobile compatible, but who really cares? Unfold 1 Text 1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur, adipisicing elit. Mollitia aperiam repellendus, ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur, adipisicing elit. Mollitia aperiam repellendus. Demo list text for demonstration stuff Another one must fall on the life arena You can't stop us, raf-raf- Unzip me gently for some reason Unfold 2 Text 2 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur, adipisicing elit.

The ultimate goal of this note is to build a configuration that pushes Windows 7 hardware capabilities to their absolute limit. In terms of CPU threads, RAM capacity and speed, random 4K access times for system storage, simply put, the ultimate system in every regard. Currently, I’m still weighing my options: Ryzen or Threadripper? There’s a chance I’ll go with a Threadripper/Epyc setup just to see how Windows 7 handles 256 threads of pure madness.

I think that it is correct time to renew performance information of various modern web browsers in Windows 7 environment. As always, i am using [JetStream2] as a classic web benchmark. Here is a list of measured browsers. [Supermium 144 (Chrome)] [RedFox 150 (Firefox)] [FireFox 151 Nightly] [Ungoogled Chrome 144 & 147] Tested on the potato machine [one of the first i3 ever with 16Gb of RAM]. Windows 7 x64 fully patched ESU.

Another review of quality 90s hardware from LGR. Yo! Enjoy the laptop, Cool!

LGR continues to impress us with very interesting pieces of computer history. So, educate your self and be in touch with important history events and devices from the past.

Continuing on the topic of relics from the past, I stumbled upon a unique 72x CD-ROM drive that easily outperforms 56x drives spinning at a crazy 11,000 RPM. This technology allows the device to split the laser beam into seven independent beams, reading seven tracks simultaneously. It achieves whopping transfer rates of around 8-10 MB/s without increasing spin noise [staying at ~5,000 RPM]. LGR, a well-known vintage tech YouTuber, reviews it in his signature style.

IBM OS/2 WARP 3 IN ACTION For those who crave [more information] and not only operating system porno. Guy is speed-running the very last version: IBM OS/2 WARP 4.52.

UPDATED ON: 2026-04-03 ₮ INTRODUCTION It’s been a loooooooong two months since I ordered this audio device and more importantly, since I’ve been without a player at all. Going without a quality audio source was truly torturous, especially since I sold my HiBy R8 II immediately after deciding to upgrade. So, it’s a real delight that the DAP has finally arrived. This place is well-known for it’s short, concise notes aimed at not wasting your precious time.

Note: This document covers the installation procedure only, it does not include network configuration. First, download the specific version of X-Ray that is compatible with Windows 7 Second, since the V2RayN client has dropped Windows 7 support, you may encounter compatibility warnings. You need to identify which version retains the latest features while still running on Windows 7. I have already done this research for you, so you don’t have to explore the wilderness.

Mozilla has recently demonstrated significant generosity toward the Windows 7 user base, despite a lack of widespread demand. According to the [Firefox release calendar] , the three-year-old ESR version continues to receive support extensions. This is a quite notable development. Many users, including members of my [Windows 7 Discord community] , prefer to remain on official software versions rather than switching to custom hacks like [Redfox] . In another words, web support of “obsolete”, almost 20 years old operating system, stays confident and strong even in 2026.

UPDATED ON: 2026-03-07 Today i was given a low-epc potatto net top with the words: This machine should run PostgreSQL, run web applications in Firefox web browser, we don't consider any upgrades at all, do your thing Quite harsh, but who cares? Actually installing second RAM stick with another 4Gb or inserting really fast USB stick and tune it for using [ReadyBoost] would be quite helpful, to say the least.

UPDATED ON: 2026-03-03 According to well-known and trusted hardware leaker [MooresLawIsDead] Amd’s CPU’s based upon Zen 7 will be almost surely AM5 compatible. As a consequence of this fact we will observe Windows 7 coexistence also. Yay! So, don’t ditch your old x670 mobos, we’ll have a good chance of upgrading to Zen 7. And there is not much sense in all those x870 and the upcoming motherboards, because they won’t bring DDR6 to the system due to massive craze around chip shortages.

Previous software list dedicated specifically to [Android 8] . I decided not to touch the previous app list to keep the chronology intact. This will be a modern list, specifically related to Android 16. I’m forced to use the stock version of Android because I need a decent camera phone like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. I can’t install non-stock firmware, as it would break the camera functionality, which is mandatory for me.

Somewhere down the line, if I’m still kickin’ and still sticking to my Windows 7 addiction, I’ll try to build the most powerful Windows 7 rig possible. It’ll be based on the latest Ryzen 11950X/12950X or maybe a Threadripper 10995WX/11995WX [or even Epyc], paired with 128GB of dual-channel or 192GB of octa/twelve channel memory, depending on the platform. The system drive will be an [Intel Optane P5810X 400GB] for ultra-fast access to small files, and the main data drive will be something based upon 15Gb/s PCIe 5.

The most insane machine that make the most advanced computer chips ever. Favorite comment on the thread: We literally mastered creating 50,000 mini-supernovas a second just so I can watch this video on the toilet. Humanity has peaked. THE WORLD’S MOST IMPORTANT MACHINE

We have just half a year left before Android turns into a locked-down piece of sh#t. We’ll no longer be allowed to install third-party apps, only those approved by google. It is crystal clear that they want to own your device in every possible sense. I don’t believe in protests because there is one basic rule in life: WHOEVER HAS MORE MONEY AND POWER WILL INEVITABLY WIN Here’s a [link] to some form of resistance against this corporate blasphemy.

However [this event] will completely unaffect advanced users, because they already exploit hacked [v14] and [v15] versions of Tor developed by [Blaukovitch] & [adeii] . Due to stability reasons, currently version 15 comes only in x86 revision. Take a note: version 15 is based around Firefox 140 ESR. Version 14 is based around Firefox 128 ESR and available for both architectures [x86/x64]. So, Windows 7 users are future-proofed again. This is becoming a neat tradition.

I already wrote about magnificent Far Manager [in the past] . It is ridiculously fast orthodox text file manager, which can deliver Linux-like experience to your Windows 7 machine. Version 3.x is way more advanced than Linux’s [Midnight Commander] . Since i spent quite much time in appointed file manager and even caught myself couple of times doing coding works right in the internal editor instead of VS Code… And then i thought: “why don’t i make my spending time in the environment more pleasant for my eye”.

Tired of the penetration of the low quality AI authorization slope code, tired of constant resistance and being forced to research and develop diverse circumvent techniques for various ISP’s that are trying to lower my horizons in the internet landscape, i come to a conclusion that it looks like i definitely need to change the picture outside my life window or have to make a break, just to let the steam off and comprehend my desires on a larger scale of things.

Just bringing final touches to search functionality. The most important things that were done: improved ergonomics of [search function] on the years library page clicking/tapping outside of the search input clears current search query, pressing ESC do the same thing added modern buttery smooth animations to search operations [yep, we can do this without any frameworks!] TECHNOLOGY STACK: GO, JAVASCRIPT, CSS, MARKDOWN, HTML

░▒▓█ A self-done drawing █▓▒░ Ok, so it’s Friday the 13th. I don’t like the number for sure, but I like the day of the week. We finally made another one, so congratulations to all of you who are reading this! Today’s topic is a modern hardware like CPUs, NVME drives, or whatever for Windows 7 users. Of course, we’re talking here about AMD stuff, processors that have real cores, not mobile ones.

I have a gut feeling that i might need some spare time in the future for my other endeavors, so while i have a small free time frame window i’ve decided to finish the long-ongoing fixer-upper works that were in a current job queue forever. List of things that were completed during this development jam session [from the most important to the least important]. settings to [clear cookies and localStorage] have been implemented [check right hand side vintage computer on the main menu] brought some CSS adaptation for the mobile devices for the search field fixed scroll to bottom elements, now they are doing what they have to do [a href="#bottom"] fixed layout weirdness on the couple of template pages fixed some small frontend glitches here and there Ah and almost forgot i’ve minimized CSS configuration for even better performance.

Being overwhelmed with all this junk authorization code from my colleague [that bone-headed vibe coder], I decided to do somethin’ useful and finish that long-requested chronological library of posts, feature was requested multiple times in a row, so i don’t have right to just ignore my readers. So, here you go, the website is now neat and more convenient to use, and we’re on the cutting edge of ergonomics compared to generic, so-called “modern”, bleak template websites.

UPDATED ON: 2026-02-04 Due to complains of site users i’ve restored native scrollbar for Firefox browsers, looks quite ugly, but at least i’ve brought back default accessibility to the page. RSS feed was implemented by the request of a reader. Besides this i thought that actually it would be a period correct feature, especially considering website primary aspect and decided to incorporate it to the website. Currently feed is in a beta state, so bugs can occur and i am not responsible to any damage.