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The Best Vintage Computers for Beginners: A Collector’s Guide

Collecting vintage computers is a rewarding and fascinating hobby that allows enthusiasts to explore the rich history of computing while owning iconic pieces of technology that have shaped the...

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Remembering the Days of Dial-Up Internet

You remember the sound of dial-up internet, don't you? That familiar whir and beep as you connected, filled with a mix of anticipation and frustration. Each page took its sweet time loading,...

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Programming on Retro PCs: A Glimpse Into Vintage Coding

Programming on retro PCs was a profoundly different experience than coding today. Early computers demanded a deep understanding of the hardware and software environment. Limited resources, basic...

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Classic Computer Ports and Connectors: The Evolution of Vintage PC Connectivity

The history of computer ports and connectors reveals the story of how machines interacted with the world around them. From the simple interfaces of the 1970s to the versatile ports of the 1990s,...

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Vintage Computer Storage Media: Floppy Disks, Tape Drives, and More

The evolution of storage media in vintage computers reflects the incredible journey from primitive data recording methods to the efficient systems we use today. Early computers relied on various...

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Vintage Computer Operating Systems: An Overview of Early Software Foundations

Operating systems (OS) form the backbone of computing, enabling users to interact with hardware and run applications. The vintage computer era, spanning the 1970s to the 1980s, saw the birth of some...

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I'm Mark Baxman, the guy behind retrotechlab.com. I've worked in electronics for the past 25 years and have owned nearly every home computer and games cosole at some point, and I'm now even more obsessed with them. Ever since my first Sincair ZX81, I've been into computers and now retro computers consoles and other technology, immersing myself in this awesome hobby. This is the site where I share everything I've learned.

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