Decades-old Windows systems are still running trains, printers, and hospitals
You've probably used Windows XP without even knowing it
Here's why Windows 7 took so long to boot with solid color backgrounds in 2009
Simple wallpapers don't always save time and energy
A real-life Severance keyboard is here, complete with built-in trackball
Praise Kier for this keyboard
Enthusiast restores two Sound Blaster 16 cards documenting the challenges of vintage hardware repair
The demonstration showcases the enduring appeal of classic PC hardware repair for tech enthusiasts
Throwback tech: Taking a closer look at the original USB-to-PS/2 adapter
The adapter was purely mechanical
Tiny Macintosh Classic-style PC with flip-up display is actually a Windows powerhouse
A Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 crammed in a 1-liter case
In a nutshell: Today's computers vastly outpace their predecessors in raw power, but there's no denying the iconic style and meticulous craftsmanship of 1980s desktop designs. Tapping directly into that nostalgia is Ayaneo's latest creation – the Retro Mini PC AM01S. This device not only revives the vintage Mac aesthetic but also packs decidedly modern components behind its retro exterior – all crammed into a compact 1-liter CNC alloy case.
Apple iMac: The Computer That Saved the Company
Before the iPhone or iPod, Apple's comeback began with the iMac. In 1998, the Bondi Blue desktop revolutionized home PCs, rescued Apple from near bankruptcy, and set the stage for its future success.
Indie studios and homebrewers are still making great new RPGs with a 25-year-old King's Field toolkit
FromSoftware's aging game maker is still cranking out decent retro dungeon crawlers
E-ink technology meets interactive storytelling in new hybrid handheld console
Great news for fans of text-based adventures
Atari releases Asteroids watches for game's 45th anniversary – they're already sold out
They have a unique way of showing the time
In brief: In today's second story about asteroids – though these ones are far less threatening – Atari has released a line of limited-edition watches celebrating the iconic game's 45th birthday. They're pretty unusual and quite pricey, but the watches are already listed as sold out on the website.
Study finds cracking protections in 712 vintage games took 628 years
Research highlights challenges of circumventing obsolete game security
The quest to save the world's largest CRT TV from demolition
A 43-inch, 440lb titan that many believed was only a myth
WTF?! Most people consider CRTs obsolete – and for most purposes, they are – but retro gamers favor them because they offer a few advantages over modern panels. Although technical constraints limit the maximum size of CRT displays, Sony defied those boundaries in the late 1980s with a model so rare that it eventually passed into legend – until a YouTuber rescued what may be the last remaining unit days before its scheduled disposal.
A bakery in Indiana is still using the 40-year-old Commodore 64 as a cash register
A 1 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM are enough
If it ain't broke: Many large companies and organizations are often ridiculed for using outdated computers, but not every business requires the latest digital technology. Case in point: a bakery in Indiana has been photographed processing sales using a Commodore 64. This isn't the first time a 21st-century business has been spotted using the top-selling 1982 PC, as the device remains beloved by enthusiasts today.
The IBM PC: The Most Influential Non-Invention
Legends of Tech The IBM PC revolutionized computing by setting standards for hardware and software compatibility - it's a symbol of standardization that reshaped the industry for decades to come.
Vinyl is crushing CDs as music industry eclipses cinema, report says
The analog sound storage is making an epic comeback
SilverStone's retro beige PC case is going from April Fools' joke to actual product
Retro styling with support for modern hardware
Toshiba's all-in-one desktop crams a dot matrix printer and 3-minute power backup into a 50-pound unit
A retro machine with a touchscreen? Sign me up!
Casio's new calculator watches will take you back to 6th grade math class
A retro wearable for the modern nerd
Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've Got Mail" message, dies at 74
The message was recorded in 1989 and is still used by AOL to this day
Meet KolibriOS, the lightweight OS that can even boot from a 1.44MB floppy
The alternative CD version even comes bundled with games like Doom and Wolfenstein
Re-experience '90s internet with this new 56K dial-up modem
Now if only you could find an analog public line in 2024
Analogue 3D is a modern N64 remake that plays original carts in 4K
Arguably the greatest multiplayer console of all time
Nintendo, famed for hating emulation, likely using Windows PCs to emulate SNES games at its museum
Nintendo only hates third-party emulators, it seems
Vintage Apple keyboard from 1986 receives modern OLED and wireless enhancements
The Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard for the IIGS is ready to take on 2024 models