What are YouTube Shorts?
So the “short” answer is: YouTube Shorts is basically an attempt to capture the success of TikTok, particularly in countries where the super popular TikTok has been banned. The trial…
Retro Dad Gifts under $25
Father’s Day is just around the corner… are you prepared? If your Dad is like me, he is going to LOVE any or all of the below Retro Tech related…
The Green Shed Road Trip
Follow my journey to the Green Shed at Mugga Lane in Canberra, Australia. This is a place where I have found many a retro treasure such as funky Apple computers,…
Why did modems make so much noise?
Back in the day, modems were really noisy. But that was a good thing. Anyone born in the last century, would recognise the modem sound. That was your modem telling…
Secret Confessions of a Tech Hoarder
The following transcript is from a very controversial and highly chilling interview with a self proclaimed retro tech hoarder. But a warning… like an old CRT that has not been…
What is a Sound Card?
Back in the day, people didn’t use their PCs as super high end gaming machines. Games were kind of an afterthought, and they were not really sophisticated. And lets be…
Did computer mice really have balls?
Back in the day, computer mouses (or mice) had balls. And they had to be cleaned regularly. Pick up any computer mouse these days, and look underneath. You’ll notice, in…
What is a Centronics Interface? #BoomerTech
So what is the Centronics interface? And why don’t we ever talk about it anymore? Well to put it simply, the Centronics interface is otherwise known as a parallel printer…
Is the first generation iPad Mini still useful in 2020?
So I recently acquired a first generation iPad mini – the first one I have ever owned. I’ve had iPads before, including the first generation iPad, but never the mini.…
What is the Matrix… Phone?
What is the definitive Matrix Phone? Let’s get jacked in and find out. The Matrix movie was released in 1999 and was instantly seen as a cult hit with its…