A spirited comparative dive into the Atari ST and the Commodore Amiga - their strengths, flaws, ecosystems, and cultural legacies. Was one objectively superior, or did they win different battles? Read on, reminisce, and weigh in.
The Amiga 500 is more than a nostalgia machine. As a low-power, repairable, community-supported platform it's a surprisingly modern example of sustainable design. This article examines how keeping machines like the Amiga 500 alive reduces e-waste, conserves resources, and preserves cultural value - and offers practical steps and policy ideas to scale the model.
A curated list of ten Neo Geo AES classics every emulator enthusiast should play - with gameplay notes, historical context, and practical emulator tips to make these cartridge-costing-more-than-your-car gems sing on modern hardware.
A curated list of ten standout Watara Supervision experiences to try on an emulator - what makes each one memorable on the tiny, quirky screen and how to get the most out of them.
Digital voice recorders - and now smartphones - have moved oral history from backstage to center stage. They make memory tangible, messy, and risky. This article explores how democratized recording changes what we call history, the ethics it obliges, and practical steps for doing it responsibly.
The VIC-20 wasn't the most powerful machine on the block. It was the first computer to put a usable, inexpensive microcomputer into millions of homes. This article tears open the hardware and software of the VIC-20, explains the engineering compromises, and shows how severe constraints sculpted creative programming techniques that still inspire retrohackers today.
A curated tour of collectible portable CD-ROM drives - from chunky SCSI relics to elegant Apple SuperDrives - explaining their historical role, collectible appeal, and why every tech-curious collector should own one.
A lively, slightly sardonic comparison of floppy disk drives and modern SSDs - not just who’s faster, but who changed how we think about computing, distribution and culture. Cast your vote: nostalgia or inevitability?