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The Undermissed Key: Don't Forget The Scroll Lock!
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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]
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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
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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
Using A 56k Modem In 2017! [Nostalgia Nerd]
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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?
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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
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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
Strangest Computer Designs Of The '90s
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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
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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]
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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
How Oldschool Graphics Worked (Part 1): Commodore And Nintendo
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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
A Single Monitor For ALL Classic Computers?
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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
Computers That Changed The World
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Computers That Changed The World

In this video we’re going to take a quick look at the history of computers. They are everywhere around us, and without them life as we ...

Gabe Pérez 18 Apr, 2017
Strangest Computer Designs Of The '80s
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Strangest Computer Designs Of The '80s

The 1980s saw the explosion of a worldwide microcomputer industry, and with it came countless bizarre and awesome machines. Let's ta...

Gabe Pérez 12 Apr, 2017
The KoalaPad: How We Used To Create Graphics
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The KoalaPad: How We Used To Create Graphics

In this episode, The 8-Bit Guy shows you how we used to create graphics back in 1983. We used the Koalapad.

Gabe Pérez 07 Apr, 2017
ThinkPad: IBM Vs. Lenovo Is There A Difference?
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ThinkPad: IBM Vs. Lenovo Is There A Difference?

IBM produced ThinkPads from 1992 to 2005, with Lenovo taking over thereafter. Is there really a difference between ThinkPads designed an...

Gabe Pérez 03 Apr, 2017
The First Ever Webcam: Connectix Quickcam
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The First Ever Webcam: Connectix Quickcam

In this episode of The 8-Bit Guy, we take a look at the original Connectix Quickcam connected to a laptop running Windows 95. He also de...

Gabe Pérez 27 Mar, 2017
'Doom' On A Calculator: A Whirlwind Tour Of Classic Games Like 'Doom' And 'Tetris' On A Graphing Calculator
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'Doom' On A Calculator: A Whirlwind Tour Of Classic Games Like 'Doom' And 'Tetris' On A Graphing Calculator

Okay, "Doom" is a little bit of a stretch for the humble Texas Instrument TI-83, but we'd play that version of "Super...

Gabe Pérez 23 Mar, 2017
Can You Use A Windows '98 Computer In 2017?
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Can You Use A Windows '98 Computer In 2017?

Need to make an Excel sheet or watch a DVD? It can handle that. Want to use Facebook or most of the internet? You're out of luck.

Gabe Pérez 13 Mar, 2017
Nokia 3310 'Indestructible Phone' Retrospective
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Nokia 3310 'Indestructible Phone' Retrospective

Taking a nostalgic look back at the cell phone that so many online consider to be the very symbol of robust build quality in tech: the ...

Gabe Pérez 12 Mar, 2017
GIF: Smartphone Vs Nokia
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GIF: Smartphone Vs Nokia

You smartphones think you're so great, huh? But can you do this?

Gabe Pérez 04 Mar, 2017