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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

design , gadgets , retro

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

gadgets , gaming , retro

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

8-bit philosophy , animation , education

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

how to , infographics

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

hack , internet , politics

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

design , DIY , papercraft

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

gadgets , retro , technology

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

cars , gaming , humor

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

applications , gadgets , linux

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

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