Collaborate Disseminate
It ain’t just about Windows, macOS, or Linux. Also-ran or fairly obscure operating systems, like OS/2, are everywhere—in some cases, hiding under your nose. Continue reading Why Many Old Operating Systems Never Really Die
GameWorks was a Hollywood-powered barcade so glamorous, Carmen Elektra hosted its launch. Continue reading That Time Steven Spielberg and Sega Built the Arcade of Your Dreams
Satellite internet was once seen as a holy grail of connect-anywhere online access. But for various reasons, it hasn’t worked out that way—yet. Continue reading We Could Have Good Satellite Internet If We Wanted
Satellite internet was once seen as a holy grail of connect-anywhere online access. But for various reasons, it hasn’t worked out that way—yet. Continue reading We Could Have Good Satellite Internet If We Wanted
The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh foreshadowed the sleek design sensibilities of Jony Ive that now dominate Apple’s product line. Continue reading Apple’s Most Futuristic-Looking Computer Came Out 20 Years Ago
The keyboard-laden Psion Series 3 personal digital assistant helped prove that computers could be both small and highly functional—though the real star of the device turned out to be its operating system. Continue reading Was This the Best Small Computer of the 90s?
Third-party developers weren’t always quite so revered in the video game industry, but a pair of legal decisions helped them earn their place at the table. Continue reading How Third-Party Game Devs Reverse-Engineered Their Way Onto Your Consoles (and Into Your Heart)
Paint Shop Pro was a 90s shareware superstar that still lives on today, and it was first developed by one guy who loved to be an underdog. Continue reading How an Airline Pilot Took on Adobe Photoshop—and Nearly Won
Paint Shop Pro was a 90s shareware superstar that still lives on today, and it was first developed by one guy who loved to be an underdog. Continue reading How an Airline Pilot Took on Adobe Photoshop—and Nearly Won