2017

Why It's Nearly Impossible For Us To Live On The Moon [Life Noggin]

We could try living on the moon... but it might not be a good idea.

Gabe Pérez 19 Dec, 2017

Dauphin DTR-1: A 1993 Windows Tablet PC!

The Dauphin Desktop Replacement 1 was a fully featured 486 DOS PC with a stylus-controlled touchscreen.

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Color TV-Game 6: Nintendo's First Game Console

In this episode of Modern Classic we take a look at Nintendo's first-ever home game console: the Color TV-Game 6.

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

A Dinosaur Story

In 2013 Google updated the Chrome web browser with a brand new error screen, that would pop up whenever users would experience an interne...

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Huffman Coding And Huffman Trees: How Computers Compress Text [The Basics - S01E03]

Computers store text (or, at least, English text) as eight bits per character. There are plenty of more efficient ways that could work: s...

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Rise Of The Triad: The Story Of [Nostalgia Nerd]

Rise of the Triad is a MS-DOS game, developed and distributed by Apogee in 1994 as a shareware release known as "Rise of the Triad:...

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

BASIC: The Programming Language Of The 1980s [The 8-Bit Guy]

In this episode of The 8-Bit Guy, 4 vintage computer enthusiasts take a look at BASIC, the language of the 1980s.

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Is Technology Killing Creativity? (Star Wars + Heidegger) [8-Bit Philosophy]

From Newton’s apple to the Large Hadron Collider, Technology promises progresses—but is the world getting better because of it? Or Worse?

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Hot Deal: Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Model: STDR2000102)

Seagate Backup Plus Slim is an easy way to protect and share your digital life.

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

DIY Origami Christmas Tree With Snow

Learn how to make a beautiful Origami Christmas tree with snow on its branches. To make your easy DIY paper Christmas tree, you just need...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

10 Years Of Netbook Evolution

Oldtech81 shows us a quick look at how netbooks have changed in 10 years time.

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

FizzBuzz: One Simple Interview Question [The Basics - S01E02]

There are a lot of opinions on how to hire coders, and most of them are terrible.

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

The Tandy 1000: A Forgotten Classic (But Is It Worth Buying?)

In the early days of PC gaming, Tandy was one of the trendsetters with the 1000 line of machines.

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Star Wars DroidWorks: Robot Abomination Simulator

Lucas Learning's first edutainment game from 1998! Nobody needed to see what it'd look like if beloved Star Wars droids had a ter...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Running A Y2K Test In 2017! [Nostalgia Nerd]

Wait... WHAT? A Y2K/Millennium bug test, SEVENTEEN years after the event. What crazy occurrences could lay in wait? Maybe an exploding co...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Fisher Price PXL-2000: A Camcorder That Uses Cassette Tapes

In this episode of The 8-Bit Guy, we take a look at the Fisher Price PXL-2000 video camera. Its most unique feature is that it records v...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Søren Aaby Kierkegaard: Is Boredom Worse Than Death? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Is Boredom Worse than Death?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and co...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

The MPMan Experience: World's First Portable MP3 Player

The MPMan was the world's first portable MP3 digital music player, released in Japan in the spring of 1998 and in the US only a coup...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

How Free Internet Calls Work

Today internet voice and video calls are commonly made using apps like the already mentioned Skype, Viber, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp ...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

3 Drives In One: The Iomega ZIP Drive Experience

Oddware isn't always about obscure and failed products! Taking a look back at the ZIP 100 drives from the mid-90s, including their hi...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

Is The Psion 5 Series Still Usable In 2017?

Youtuber Oldtech81 takes a look at this old but still awesome PDA and whether or not it is still usefull these days.WOW!

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

Terrible: Windows Audio Before Soundcards [Nostalgia Nerd]

Before Soundcards were common place, many of us had to make do with the PC Speaker for sound effects on our IBM PC Compatibles. Some game...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

Let's Get It Started: Why Do Haters Hate? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Why Do Haters Hate?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and concepts w...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

Infographic: 15 Ways To Manage Your Time Wisely

Do you remember that infographic " 3 Common Time Wasters At Work " what we shared a good time ago? Well, in this opportunity we ...

Gabe Pérez 06 Nov, 2017

Encryption Backdoors: Why The Government Shouldn't Break WhatsApp [The Basics - S01E01]

Encryption backdoors - breaking WhatsApp and iMessage's security to let the government stop Bad Things - sounds like a reasonable ide...

Gabe Pérez 06 Nov, 2017

DIY Origami Finger Fidget Spinner (Without Bearing)

A fun and easy DIY project: learn how to make a cool origami Finger Fidget Spinner with only one sheet of copy paper, without bearings, c...

Gabe Pérez 29 Oct, 2017

Why Did Old PCs Have Key Locks?

Retro computer cases often had a locking mechanism, complete with a key that came with the machine. But what exactly did these do, where ...

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

It Probably Has A Horsepower Of Nine

The "Black Lotus" is an incredibly rare card from Magic The Gathering, that when used gives you three mana.

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

Is Linux Really Faster On A Windows 98 Laptop?

Oldtech81 tries linux on his Intel Pentium III laptop with 128MB of RAM to make it go faster. This is what happened.

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

Back When Cameras Used... Floppy Disks?

In this episode The 8-Bit Guy takes a look at the original Sony Mavica and some of the floppy disk cameras that came after it. Enjoy!

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

Tapes, Floppy Disks And CD-ROMs: Storage Mediums [Nostalgia Nerd]

Punched card based storage! Tape based storage! Floppy Disk based storage... My! What an absolute marvel of 80s hardware (or software, de...

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

Plato Vs The Legend Of Zelda: What If You Could Get Away With Anithing? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “What If You Could Get Away With Anything?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, pro...

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

What Can You Do With A $20 Laptop?

What to do with an old IBM ThinkPad for $20 ? In this video Modern Classic talks about fixing up and giving new life to old computer hard...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

CGA Graphics: Not As Bad As You Thought

In this episode The 8-Bit Guy covers the IBM CGA graphics system from 1981.

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

The Undermissed Key: Don't Forget The Scroll Lock!

In an interview from the early 1980s, PC magazine asked an executive of keyboard manufacturer Key Tronic what was the key's purpose, ...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

From DMA To GTA: How DMA Design Changed The World [Nostalgia Nerd]

This documentary of gaming history charts of the story of DMA Design and their voyage from Thursday night evenings at the Dundee Computer...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

Strangest Computer Designs Of The 2000s

Taking a look at some of the most unusual machines to come out of the first decade of the new millennium! Chumbys, ottomans, prysmas, and...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

Does Money Own You? [8-Bit Philosophy]

We love money. People with it love to flaunt it, and those without it wish they had it. Money can make possible our deepest fantasies: bi...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

Using A 56k Modem In 2017! [Nostalgia Nerd]

Remember the warming sounds of internet dial-up? Trying to get through to your internet provider, without an engaged tone. Trying to get ...

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Can You Use Windows 3.1 As Your Main OS? In 2017? Really?

Is it possible to use this obsolete operating system in 2017? Lets find out!

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Surround Sound Music From Quad 8 Track To Blu-Ray

1970's Quadraphonic sound may have been the music industry's first attempt at surround sound music, but it wasn't the last.

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Have You Ever Wondered... How Far Does A Mouse Cursor Travel?

Have you ever wondered how many key strokes and clicks we make, or how far our mouse course travels in lets say one years time? What woul...

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Strangest Computer Designs Of The '90s

The 1990's weren't just the age of boring beige boxes. There were some truly funky designs and interesting experiments as well. T...

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

How Oldschool Graphics Work (Part 2): Apple and Atari

In this part 2 of oldschool graphics, The 8-Bit Guy covers the Apple II and Atari 2600 graphics modes. Enjoy!

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Kant Vs. Mill: Are Your Actions Good? [8-Bit Philosophy]

In this episode of 8-Bit Philosophy, what determines goodness? Know a little more about Normative Ethics: Deontology vs. Utilitarianism.

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Cool Stuff: Sony Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Model MDRZX220BT/B)

Your favorite beats have just gone cord-free. Lightweight and compact, you can now envelope yourself in full, balanced sound with the MDR...

Gabe Pérez 26 Apr, 2017

Weak??!?

"Your password is weak"??!? Who's weak now??!?

Gabe Pérez 26 Apr, 2017

How Oldschool Graphics Worked (Part 1): Commodore And Nintendo

In part 1, The 8-Bit Guy covers the limitations of color on older 1980's computers and game consoles such as the Nintendo Entertainm...

Gabe Pérez 21 Apr, 2017

DIY: How To Make An Origami Stormtrooper From Star Wars In 5 Minutes

Make your own origami Stormtrooper in just 5 minutes! All you need is a square piece of paper, and Force is not even required.

Gabe Pérez 21 Apr, 2017

A Single Monitor For ALL Classic Computers?

Classic computers can be a lot of fun, but who wants a bunch of big, bulky CRT monitors around their house taking up space? Isn't th...

Gabe Pérez 21 Apr, 2017