A complete, step-by-step restoration guide for the IBM PC AT (5170-era and compatibles). Covers inspection, cleaning, power supply and capacitor work, floppy/HDD modernization, keyboard/video adapters, networking, software transfer and sourcing vintage parts.
The Amiga 500 packed custom chips and a creative community that squeezed extraordinary games and demos from modest hardware. Modern indie developers can learn from Amiga techniques-bitplanes, blitter-driven blits, copper timing, tracker music and constraint-led design-to build efficient, memorable games today.
The Atari ST's unique blend of CPU-driven graphics, a 512-color palette, and a 3-channel PSG plus MIDI connectivity shaped a generation of distinctive games. This article explores the ST's architecture, the creative techniques it forced on developers, and how modern devs can revive ST-style graphics and sound to make retro-inspired games that resonate with today's players.
A surprising wave of millennials are rediscovering the Discman. This article explores the cultural forces - nostalgia, resistance to streaming, tactile ritual and aesthetic - driving the portable CD player’s comeback and what it tells us about music, memory and attention in the digital age.
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer is enjoying a fresh wave of interest thanks to improvements in emulator accuracy, usability, and platform support. This deep-dive explores the current emulator landscape, what each option offers, practical setup tips (including creating CHD images and getting the best video/audio experience), and community resources to help you enjoy or preserve 3DO software.
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) didn't just connect people in the late 1990s and 2000s - it introduced and popularized interaction patterns and UX conventions that still underpin modern messaging apps and social networks. This article traces AIM's key features, cultural impact, and the ways its design choices echo in today's digital communication.
From nostalgic texture to narrative authenticity, indie filmmakers are rediscovering VHS camcorders. This post explains the why, the how, and practical workflows-shooting, digitizing, and grading-that will help you get that unmistakable VHS look in contemporary projects.
USB-C's ubiquity and improved bus performance have helped reframe portable CD/DVD drives from obsolete peripherals into handy tools for archivists, creatives, and retro enthusiasts. This article explores the technical reasons behind the comeback, real-world use cases, interviews with enthusiasts, and practical buying and care tips.