Supermium

The rapid technological advancements behind many software products often act as a double-edged sword for certain end-users, since some devices and components start encountering performance and compatibility issues with various programs and services roughly two decades after their initial release.

As a result, users have to make the difficult decision of leaving behind the familiarity of their older setups in exchange for safer, modern standards. However, those who wish to either take a trip down memory lane in a more convenient fashion or prolong the lifespan of their outdated PCs can try out Supermium.

Depending on your age, your first foray into the complex world of computers may have been powered by an early version of Window, ranging from 2000 and ME to XP and Vista. While the general layout has remained largely the same throughout the years, the design language has drastically changed.

As powerful as utilities the likes of Rainmeter and Retrobar can be to those who want to bring a part of the simplicity of themes now considered retro by the community, an authentic experience is still provided only by the original OS variant.

With Microsoft effectively ceasing the release of security patches for the aforementioned version of their flagship operating system, app developers ease their workload by halting support for them a couple of years afterwards and Google Chrome is no exception.

This is where Supermium comes into play to provide users with a working browsing experience on systems that would otherwise fail to connect to popular websites.

On top of its support for up-to-date extensions and syncing with Google’s services out of the box, the app also lets you revert to the older trapezoidal tab shape and re-implements compatibility with Windows Vista’s and 7’s Aero Glass-styled title bars for a more coherent layout.

Given how powerful nostalgia can be for those who grow tired of the rather sterile and minimalist design of nowadays’ operating systems, a brief return to the past can be made easier with Supermium whenever internet browsing is part of the equation.