Did Australia ever build a computer?
Australia has a long history of innovation and invention. From the electric drill to the black box flight recorder, Australians have contributed to some of the most significant technological advancements…
What is SCSI?
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) is a technology that was developed in the late 1970s to provide a standardized interface for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It was widely used…
The Beginners Guide to Vintage Computers
Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to Vintage Computers! In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about vintage computers, including what they are, their history, how to…
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…
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…