What are YouTube Shorts?
So the “short” answer is: YouTube Shorts is basically an attempt to capture the success of TikTok, particularly in countries…
Retro Dad Gifts under $25
Only $21.25 Cassette Lapel Pin You have probably never heard of mixtapes. But trust me, your Dad has.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…