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  • The Disk Revolution: Revisiting External Hard Drives of the 80s and 90s
    Oct 2, 2025 · culture

    The Disk Revolution: Revisiting External Hard Drives of the 80s and 90s

    A nostalgic deep dive into how external hard drives and removable-disk products from the 1980s and 1990s reshaped computing - from technical breakthroughs to cultural impact - and practical guidance for preserving the data they hold.

    • external hard drives
    • 80s
    • 90s
    • Iomega Zip
    • SCSI
    • USB
    • FireWire
    • data preservation
    • digital archaeology
    • hard drive history
    • backups
  • The Ultimate Guide to Atari 7800 Emulators: Which One is Right for You?
    Oct 1, 2025 · retrogaming

    The Ultimate Guide to Atari 7800 Emulators: Which One is Right for You?

    A practical, in-depth comparison of the top Atari 7800 emulation options - from preservation-grade MAME to browser-based play - with setup tips, controller advice, legal notes, and recommendations for different types of players.

    • Atari 7800 emulators
    • MAME
    • RetroArch
    • Stella
    • Internet Archive
    • retro gaming
    • emulation guide
    • 7800 ROMs
    • emulator setup
  • Lost Classics: Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Sega Genesis
    Oct 1, 2025 · retrogaming

    Lost Classics: Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Sega Genesis

    A guided tour of underappreciated Sega Genesis/Mega Drive titles - from Japan-only platformers to quirky action-RPGs - explaining what makes each special and how to play them today.

    • Sega Genesis
    • Mega Drive
    • retro gaming
    • hidden gems
    • lost classics
    • Light Crusader
    • Pulseman
    • Ranger-X
    • Comix Zone
  • The Lost Art of 8-Bit Gaming: How Tiger Electronics Shaped Our Childhood
    Oct 1, 2025 · culture

    The Lost Art of 8-Bit Gaming: How Tiger Electronics Shaped Our Childhood

    A nostalgic deep-dive into Tiger Electronics’ cheap, brilliant LCD handhelds - how their design constraints shaped play, spread licensed gaming to a generation, and anticipated modern mobile gaming’s habits.

    • Tiger Electronics
    • handheld games
    • 8-bit
    • LCD games
    • retro gaming
    • Game.com
    • mobile gaming history
    • virtual pets
    • nostalgia
  • The Underrated Gems of the Neo Geo Pocket: A Hidden Library
    Sep 30, 2025 · retrogaming

    The Underrated Gems of the Neo Geo Pocket: A Hidden Library

    A guided tour of lesser-known Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color titles that still shine - exploring their gameplay mechanics, surprising stories, and the distinctive pixel art that makes the system magical.

    • Neo Geo Pocket
    • Neo Geo Pocket Color
    • NGPC
    • retro gaming
    • Card Fighters' Clash
    • Dark Arms: Beast Buster
    • Cool Cool Toon
    • Sonic Pocket Adventure
    • Bust-A-Move Pocket
    • Puyo Pop
    • handheld classics
  • Reviving the MSX: How Modern Technology Can Breathe New Life into a Classic System
    Sep 30, 2025 · retrotech

    Reviving the MSX: How Modern Technology Can Breathe New Life into a Classic System

    A practical guide to combining modern hardware and software techniques with MSX machines - from SD-based storage and Wi‑Fi cartridges to FPGA reimplementations, modern toolchains, and software patterns that respect original MSX architecture while adding contemporary features.

    • MSX
    • retro computing
    • FPGA
    • Raspberry Pi
    • openMSX
    • SD card
    • cartridge
    • Z80
    • homebrew
    • emulation
  • The BBC Micro: A Time Capsule of British Computing
    Sep 30, 2025 · retrotech

    The BBC Micro: A Time Capsule of British Computing

    A deep look at the BBC Microcomputer - how a 1980s classroom staple shaped computing education in the UK, influenced a generation of programmers and engineers, and left a lasting legacy in modern technology and preservation communities.

    • BBC Micro
    • Acorn
    • BBC Computer Literacy Project
    • education
    • 1980s
    • computing history
    • BBC BASIC
    • BeebEm
  • Reviving the Sharp X68000: The Ultimate Retro Gaming Experience
    Sep 29, 2025 · retrotech

    Reviving the Sharp X68000: The Ultimate Retro Gaming Experience

    A deep dive into the Sharp X68000 - its hardware and software strengths, why it remains a beloved platform for retro enthusiasts, and practical guidance for restoring systems and preserving its games and media.

    • Sharp X68000
    • X68k
    • retro gaming
    • restoration
    • preservation
    • floppy imaging
    • Gotek
    • SCSI2SD
    • OSSC
    • Greaseweazle
    • MAME
    • emulation

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