Tag: 6502

Jan 9, 2026 · retrotech
The Commodore 64 vs. Modern Tech: Analyzing Performance in a Tech-Obsessed World
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.
Nov 4, 2025 · retrotech
The Apple II Renaissance: Why Retro Computing is Making a Comeback
Once obsolete, the Apple II is now a proving ground for modern developers and hobbyists - a crash course in constraint-driven creativity, hardware hacking, and the pleasures of making something that actually fits in RAM.