technology

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

GIF: Nintendon't Give In

We really want a Nintendo Switch… LOL! (vía: LOLNEIN )

Gabe Pérez 03 Apr, 2017

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

Will Candy Crush Set You Free? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Will Candy Crush Set You Free?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and...

Gabe Pérez 27 Mar, 2017

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

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?

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

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

Cool Stuff: Bose SoundTrue Headphones II (For Android Devices)

Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II were engineered with advanced Bose technologies. They feature exclusive TriPort technology so you...

Gabe Pérez 04 Mar, 2017

GIF: Smartphone Vs Nokia

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

Gabe Pérez 04 Mar, 2017

How NOT To Create MP3 Music From Cassette

In this video, we take a look at a retro boombox by QFX which is advertised to convert cassette tapes to MP3, but everything is not as i...

Gabe Pérez 02 Mar, 2017

Can A 12 Year Old Laptop Still Be Used In 2017?

Can you still use a 12 year old laptop in 2017? And can you still use windows XP or is it really obsolete? Lets find out!

Gabe Pérez 28 Feb, 2017