The article explores the author's journey from a curious teenager passionate about Microsoft software to becoming a dedicated reporter on the company. Starting with their engagement in building PCs and experimenting with Windows XP, they shared their enthusiasm through blogging and internet forums. Their initial intrigue led to a desire to uncover unreleased Microsoft tools, eventually resulting in the formation of a community focused on bypassing Windows' activation measures. The author's experiences underscore a significant blend of curiosity, technical skill, and a dedicated pursuit of knowledge in the realm of Microsoft products.
I've always been fascinated by Microsoft, and it's led me on a somewhat surreal path to covering the company for most of my life.
I wanted to get access to as many of these as possible, so I started to download and install leaked builds of Windows XP.
I started to blog about Windows for Neowin and was able to build up sources at Microsoft that helped me cover unreleased software and OS updates.
This brief moment of fame got me interested in writing about Microsoft, documenting Windows' features and flaws.
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