view (Windows Key + Tab), and the open windows stacked in a perfect, shimmering carousel. But the windows weren't placeholders. One was a live feed of a news site from 2007. Another was a Messenger window. A notification bubbled up from the bottom right: “User 'NightOwl88' is online.”

Windows Vista simulators and emulators allow you to experience the 2007 "Aero" aesthetic without installing an old operating system on your actual hardware. 🌐 Web-Based Simulators