We remember the beep as a hymn and the plastic as warm. But Tiger Electronics’ handhelds - the tiny licensed LCD games that populated pockets and schoolyards - survive mostly in memory, not in mechanics. This piece explains why nostalgia smooths over the clunkiness, and what that tells us about memory, identity, and why we keep buying broken pasts.
How a cheap, stubborn little computer and a stack of magazines turned thousands of British kids into lifelong programmers - and why that still matters today.
Internet Explorer was once the default, the comfortable choice, and - for many corporate users - the only choice. Its slow decline holds lessons about habit, lock-in, and the difference between coerced loyalty and earned loyalty in today’s fast-moving tech landscape.
Vintage computers sell not just because they were useful - because they are anchors for memory. This article analyzes whether nostalgia can be a durable, profitable business model, using the IBM 5150 as a lens and retro product case studies to draw practical lessons.
A visual and cultural tour from the chunky, earnest attempts at 90s ‘minimalism’ to today’s svelte, almost invisible devices - what changed, what we lost, and what designers should steal back.
The IBM PC AT (5170) is more than an old beige box - it's a time machine that plays by different rules. This deep dive explains why the AT is such an addictive retro-gaming platform, which classic titles it handles best, and the practical modern upgrades (Gotek, CF/IDE, ISA sound cards, USB adapters) that make playing on real hardware both practical and delightful.
A clear-eyed guide to the tangled law around Sega Genesis ROMs and emulators - what case law says, what the DMCA changes, and practical steps to enjoy retro games without stepping into blatant illegality.
An in-depth look at the legal, ethical, and cultural stakes of emulating the Sega Saturn: what the law actually allows, why ROM sharing is legally risky, and where preservation and fandom collide with copyright holders.