Tag Archives: retro computing
BBC Bridge Companion Reverse-Engineered to Play Tetris
Discover how a retro developer successfully reverse-engineered the obscure 1985 BBC Bridge Companion console to run a custom homebrew port of Tetris. Continue reading
C-Kermit 11 Released: Iconic Protocol Receives First Update in 15 Years
Discover how the new C-Kermit 11 update modernizes the legendary 45-year-old file transfer protocol for contemporary networks while preserving its rich retro-computing history. Continue reading
8-bit Emulation in the Browser: The Tiny Emus Project Explained
Discover Tiny Emus, a revolutionary project bringing cycle-accurate 8-bit emulation to your web browser through advanced hardware-level preservation. Continue reading
ARGHouse Launches RUNE: New Sci-Fi ARG Chapters 3 & 4 Released
ARGHouse has released Chapters 3 and 4 of their immersive sci-fi ARG, RUNE, featuring retro computing aesthetics and complex cryptographic puzzles. Continue reading
The Old Computer Challenge 2026: Reclaiming the Web Through Retro Tech
Discover how the 2026 Old Computer Challenge is rallying retro tech enthusiasts to reject AI-generated content in favor of hand-crafted digital projects. Continue reading
VapourDeck: The Ultimate Handheld 486 DOS Gaming PC
Hardware hacker sprite_tm debuts the VapourDeck, a custom-built handheld running native MS-DOS games on authentic 486 processor hardware. Continue reading
Plasticizer Migration: Why Your Retro Gear Cables Melt into Plastic
Discover why vintage cables leave permanent indentations on consoles through plasticizer migration and learn how to protect your retro gear collection. Continue reading
Amiga Unix 2.02c Rediscovered: A Major Retro-Computing Breakthrough
A rare version of Amiga Unix has been recovered from an FSF workstation, marking a major milestone in digital preservation and computing history. Continue reading