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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
My Dick Smith Wizzard Adventure
Back in the early 80s, I was “published” for the first time. I think I was about 12 years old.…
Is the original Apple Watch still useful in 2020?
WARNING: The following contains opinions related to Apple products. The Apple Watch. I went from HATING it. To LOVING it.…
The Tandy Model 100
The TRS-80 Model 100 was originally introduced in 1983. It is one of the first notebook-style computers. Think about it, most of the…