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The parody Twitter account, @Windows95Tips, bitterly mocks the impossibly over-complicated universe of Microsoft Windows in 1995. The account — which is not run by Neil Cicierega, who created Windows95Tips.com — returned in August after a mysterious, two-year hiatus to inflict even more humor-based suffering. For anyone who remembers what it was like to use Windows in the '90s, these dreadful experiences might hit a little too close to home.
Show off your personality with these custom desktop wallpapers! pic.twitter.com/sHZ2cEs6AC
— Windows 95 Tips (@Windows95Tips) September 21, 2015
The most painful part is that product promotion hasn't evolved very much in 20 years.
Installing Windows is painless! pic.twitter.com/23TDPp9c70
— Windows 95 Tips (@Windows95Tips) September 14, 2015
Transform your business’ productivity, upgrade with #SurfaceAtWork and #Windows10. http://t.co/jwXTA8m9Ag pic.twitter.com/y2fadUDpVz
— Surface (@surface) August 10, 2015
As mobile devices replace desktops, it seems like phones and tablets are nearly as complicated:
Starting today, our iPad & iPhone apps will look and feel more alike. Here's how we did it: https://t.co/Hunu1nmh1A pic.twitter.com/Beou4by2YH
— Twitter (@twitter) September 9, 2015
This is basically how I feel about my iPhone 6 (and social media in general):
Quickly run common programs using the Start menu. pic.twitter.com/w8h9geCrZr
— Windows 95 Tips (@Windows95Tips) September 7, 2015
A few helpful applications. pic.twitter.com/Cz7nsd5bwJ
— Windows 95 Tips (@Windows95Tips) September 7, 2013
Facebook isn't even trying anymore pic.twitter.com/KbFFD8eFcT
— Jason O. Gilbert (@gilbertjasono) September 21, 2015
I don't know why I need so many options to do so few things.
With #iOS9, you can search for content in your apps by swiping down on your home screen. We found this story. pic.twitter.com/DMEw1Sf87S
— App Store (@AppStore) September 18, 2015
The only positive spin I can put on the modern connected life — besides it being far superior in terms of getting work done and watching videos — is that I can carry tiny computers in my backpack now. Yay?
