Retro / History
Stories and technical context from the history of personal computing, PC hardware, operating systems, software, and gaming. Explore the technologies and design decisions that shaped how we use computers today.
Why BS.Player Was the King of Movie Subtitles in the 2000s
The Charm of Windows 3.11: Computing Before the Start Button
The Lost Art of Screensavers: From Flying Toasters to 3D Pipes
Why StarCraft: Brood War Became South Korea’s National Sport
The 3dfx Voodoo Era: When 3D Acceleration First Blew Our Minds
Unreal Engine 1 & 2: How Epic Games Licensed the 3D Future
Why Linux in the 2000s Was an Adventure Only for the Brave
Why SLI (Scan-Line Interleave) Made Dual GPUs the Ultimate Flex
