A personal blog-style newsletter covering retro computing, web browsers and assorted tech, with practical how-tos and nostalgic write-ups. Readers get hands-on guidance such as PowerShell scripting tips, Ubuntu wallpaper archives and ways to avoid Google's AI Overviews.
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A hands-on maker blog documenting the author's experiences building and debugging a KIM-1-compatible PAL-2 computer, including hardware faults, SD card boot problems with CP/M-65, and tests of USB-C-to-UART converters. Readers get concrete troubleshooting detail and practical electronics insight about retro computing.
Long-form retrospectives on productivity software from the 8/16-bit era, such as Lotus Improv, AppleWorks and Visual Basic, placed in their historical and cultural context. Each issue examines how the software was actually used and why it succeeded or failed.
A personal retro tech blog covering hands-on work with vintage hardware, including CD-i disc preservation, a Commodore 64 cartridge repair, and a teardown comparing a modern controller to a Philips original. Readers get detailed, practical write-ups of repairs, dumping methods and hardware history.
A retro computing newsletter by a long-time Atari 8-bit enthusiast, covering new hardware like THE 800XL, Forth programming history on Atari machines, and overlooked models such as the 600XL. Readers get personal, opinionated takes on Atari and other vintage computers with practical context on pricing, availability and software.
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