Microsoft Works was many families’ first taste of digital productivity: inexpensive, compact, and bundled with countless PCs. This post traces its rise in the 1990s, what made it uniquely useful for home users, why it ultimately faded away, and what its decline tells us about today's productivity landscape.

Once the underdog of the 16-bit era, the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine is enjoying a renaissance. Improved emulation, fan translations, mini-console releases, and an active community make now the ideal time to experience - or rediscover - this unique library of games.

A deep dive into how the TI-99/4A - Texas Instruments’ classic home computer - can be repurposed today for retro gaming, teaching programming fundamentals, art installations, and maker projects using modern peripherals and emulation tools.

A practical, in-depth guide to refurbishing an IBM PC XT: learn how to safely inspect and restore vintage hardware, upgrade storage and CPU, add modern conveniences like USB-floppy emulators and network access, and explore creative uses for a restored XT in today’s digital world.

Neo Geo AES games combine arcade fidelity, iconic sprite work and tight gameplay. This post argues why selected AES titles should receive modern remakes - how to update graphics, tighten mechanics, add online features and preserve the nostalgia that makes them timeless.

Step-by-step guide to run Nintendo 64 emulators across Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi - covers emulator choices, plugins, controller setup, graphics/upscaling, texture packs, performance tweaks and troubleshooting.

A deep dive into lesser-known Super Nintendo titles-why they matter, what makes them special, and where to find them today.

From battery-backed saves and short play sessions to collection loops and social trading, the Game Boy's design DNA lives on in modern mobile games. This article traces how classics like Tetris and Pokémon shaped the mechanics, UX and retention strategies that make mobile gaming what it is today.