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Explore Wikipedia Like a Windows XP Desktop

Retro Wikipedia browser wrapped in a Windows XP-style desktop.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-05-15

Last seen:2026-05-15

Times seen:1

Website:explorer.samismith.com

The short version

Retro Wikipedia browser wrapped in a Windows XP-style desktop.

Why it caught our attention

The thread was full of instant praise from people who wanted to use it right away.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-05-15

Editorial paraphrase

Commenters said things like “I love it”, “Very cool”, “Super nice”, and “Impressive”.

Explore Wikipedia Like a Windows XP Desktop