Former Microsoft CEO Ballmer shows he still has that 'developers, developers, developers' energy

What you need to know

  • Steve Ballmer oozed excitement at a press conference for the LA Clippers.
  • Ballmer was CEO of Microsoft for 18 years.
  • Ballmer was famous for many energetic displays on stage.

Ballmer was CEO of Microsoft for 18 years, and the same energy he has for the Clippers was regularly on display during his time at Microsoft. He's a passionate man known by many for his famous "Developers! Developers! Developers!" presentation.

Top 5 Steve Ballmer memorable moments

Ballmer welcomed Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, and George, a perennial NBA All-Star, to the Clippers with his standard gusto, saying "I have these notes, but I gotta say I'm just fired to be here today. It's pretty cool! Pretty damn cool... Woooooo."

CNN tweeted out the clip of the Clippers owner who was so excited about his team that he didn't know if he should give Leonard a handshake or a bro hug.

Portable (and affordable) power accessories we love

Each and every one of these charging gadgets will keep your favorite gear and gadgets going for longer, and none of them costs more than $30.

VisionTek 8,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)

This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and it costs about as much as a single ticket to the movies.

Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $13 at Dell)

Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are among the best available, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered up when you need them. They're also eco. And the company's affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the same time.

Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($30 at Dell)

This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks good (and kind of like a UFO …) and easily charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights up when you're charging. And it costs just $30.

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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.