Ask Jeeves felt like asking a polite butler for answers - not typing keywords at a machine. This piece explores the product choices, branding, and cultural resonance that made Ask Jeeves an oddball success in the late 90s and early 2000s, and what designers can learn from its brief reign.

A blade‑sharp contrast between flash and staying power: the Atari Lynx dazzled with color and technical ambition; the Game Boy won the war by being dull, durable, and brilliantly practical. A detailed look at why.

Step-by-step guide for retro enthusiasts who want to build a modern-compatible Amstrad CPC homebrew console - two practical approaches (FPGA for authenticity, Raspberry Pi for convenience), parts lists, wiring tips, software setup, legal notes, and finishing touches to keep the nostalgia intact.

OPENSTEP wasn't just another OS - it was a manifesto: small, opinionated, and daringly object-oriented. This article walks through its architecture, design philosophies, key features, and the surprisingly direct line from NeXT's ideas to today’s macOS and iOS.

Turn an IBM 5150 from attic-curio into a useful, charming tool: from a floppy-emulated game machine to a serial-networked lab controller. Practical restoration steps, project recipes, and modern adapters you can actually buy.

A deep, affectionate look at how the Amiga 1200’s modest but ingenious hardware compares to today’s gaming giants - and why the machine still matters to a stubborn, joyful subculture.

A nostalgic, hard-nosed look at how WordPerfect and Microsoft Word battled for office dominance in the 1990s - features, strategies, and why some users still love WordPerfect.

Why are Gen Z and millennials decorating dorm rooms like a Miami Vice set, blasting synthwave, and favouring zig-zag geometrics? This piece explores how neon and 80s patterns shape mood, creativity, and productivity - and how to use them without frying your attention span.