Windows 10 was released by Microsoft in 2015, and its built-in notification sounds became part of everyday computer use for millions of people checking mail, messages and system alerts. Because the tone was heard so often on desktops and laptops, it quickly became recognisable outside its original context. Creators began lifting it for short-form videos, streams and memes, where a single chime could instantly imply that a message had arrived without any explanation. It remains popular because it is short, neutral and universally understood, working equally well for genuine alerts, jokes and dramatic pauses.