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How Old School Cassette Tape Drives Worked

In this episode of The 8-Bit Guy we take an in depth look at what life was like using cassette drives for storage on computers during th...

Gabe Pérez 19 Oct, 2016

DIY , retro , technology

Pimpin' The IBM PC

Remember that awesome IBM 5150? Well it's time to upgrade it! Let's PIMP IT OUT!

Gabe Pérez 02 Oct, 2016

comics , humor , internet

Comic: The Computer Strap

He is a Navigator admiring the Netscape getting ready for a big Safari, rolling out on his fresh Chrome, not even stopping for the Opera....

Gabe Pérez 26 Sep, 2016

comics , humor , internet

Comic: Before Pinterest

The simple life... before Pinterest. Now what? (by: Wrong Hands )

Gabe Pérez 19 Sep, 2016

gadgets , gaming , retro

The Best MS-DOS Gaming Laptop

In this episode of The 8-Bit Guy, we walk you through the pros and cons of many laptops from the 1980's and 1990's and show some...

Gabe Pérez 19 Sep, 2016

humor , movies , viral

The Ultimate Party Scenes In College Movies Supercut

In honor of yet another epic college school year being back in session, World Wide Interweb proudly presents this supercut of the best pa...

Gabe Pérez 18 Sep, 2016

gadgets , movies , technology

Cool Stuff: Star Trek TNG Bluetooth ComBadge (ThinkGeek Exclusive)

We've had a screen-accurate prop replica ST:TNG badge in our closet for a while. The only thing it was missing was the ability to em...

Gabe Pérez 11 Sep, 2016

design , gadgets , technology

Hot Deal: Samsung 128GB BAR USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Ideal for portable file storage, the Samsung 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Bar offers fast file transfer speeds and features a sleek, rugged...

Gabe Pérez 11 Sep, 2016

comics , humor

Crocodile vs. Alligator: Who Is Who?

Two creatures that share many similarities. But what are the real differences between them? This comic shows you who is who. (vía: W...

Gabe Pérez 28 Aug, 2016

fashion geek , gaming , infographics

Infographic: The Real Costs Of Video Game Fashion

We took 11 iconic video game characters—from Master Chief to Donkey Kong—and broke down the real life costs of their apparel. For exampl...

Gabe Pérez 26 Aug, 2016

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