Lotus 1-2-3 wasn't just a spreadsheet. It was a compact, keyboard-driven instrument that taught a generation how to think with numbers. This article explores why people still miss it-simplicity, efficiency, muscle memory, cultural identity-and what that longing tells us about modern software.
VHS collecting is romantic - until it isn't. This piece explores counterfeit tapes, obsession with rarity, physical decay, legal risks, and the mental-health pitfalls of nostalgia addiction, with concrete tips to protect your wallet and your sanity.
People still argue that the Commodore 64 'has soul.' They don't mean its clock speed. This essay slices nostalgia open to compare raw performance, real-world responsiveness, and the design lessons a 1982 microcomputer still teaches a cloud-first world.
Why are square, chemical-smelling photographs suddenly cool again? This article traces the Polaroid comeback-from the attic to influencer feeds-by unpacking nostalgia, tactile craving, DIY culture, and savvy marketing.
Encarta was a tiny, curated museum in a CD-ROM. Its design choices - multimedia articles, search-first UX, playful learning tools and curated authority - quietly seeded many patterns in today’s e-learning platforms. This article traces that lineage and imagines how the spirit of Encarta could be revived for modern learners.
MiniDisc players - once the awkward middle child of audio formats - are enjoying a second life. This piece traces why millennials and Gen Z are rediscovering MDs, how nostalgia meets utility, and whether MiniDiscs can ever become the 'new vinyl' or will remain a covetable niche for collectors and audiophiles.
As emulators make Atari 7800 games playable on phones and PCs, collectors and developers argue about whether that convenience is preserving or pulverizing the market for original consoles and cartridges. This article untangles the claims, the data, and the feelings behind the debate.
A spirited, evidence-informed comparison between CRTs and modern displays for retro gaming - covering lag, responsiveness, visual fidelity, practicality, and controversial opinions on what 'authentic' really means.