What factors are driving the retro computing revival? While hardware is more powerful than it has ever been, there is a small contingent of computer users leaning on devices from the 1980s to 2000s.

What if you could relive the golden age of computing while harnessing the power of modern technology? Imagine booting up a system that greets you with CRT-style interfaces, retro fonts, and animated ...

In the past we’ve talked about one of the major downsides of working with vintage computer hardware, which of course is the fact you’re working with vintage computer hardware. The reality is that ...

What if you could hold the nostalgia of retro computing in the palm of your hand, but with the power and flexibility of modern technology? Enter the PicoCalc—a compact, modular computer that bridges ...

For the past few years, Chinese retro PC maker 8086YES! has been building and selling odd little computers that pack decades-old processors and other classic components into modern bodies designed for ...

The makers of the BOOK 8088, Pocket 386, and Hand 386 line of portable retro computers are back with a new model called the MSXBOOK. Like other products from 8086Yes!, the MSXBOOK is a compact ...

One of the best parts of 3D printing is being able to make just about anything your mind can imagine. This makes 3D printing a great way to relive the golden years of computing, thanks to retro models ...

In a world where millions of people carry a 1990s-grade supercomputer in their pockets, it’s fun to revisit tech from a time when a 1 megahertz machine on a desktop represented a significant leap ...

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