80s kids became coders with ease because 8-bit computers booted into a simple dev environment running BASIC. Computer mags of the era were stuffed with type-in programs that anyone patient enough ...

With AI transforming our lives at the speed of light and facilitating a constant future focus, we often forget to look ...

The Commodore 1541 was built to do one job—to save and load data from 5.25″ diskettes. [Commodore History] decided to see ...

Extraordinarily authentic re-creation of the original hardware. Maintains compatibility with classic peripherals. A few welcome concessions to modernity. “Digital detox” approach is compelling.

Unlike consoles, PC precursors largely have to put a bit more effort into running games than simply blowing on a cartridge ...

Microsoft is having a big Copilot problem. PCWorld reported last month that the company’s flagship AI Assistant holds only ...

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a dream C64 remake, but I do have beef with the RGB-clad Starlight edition. During testing, I ...

When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers tried to protect children in one last rainy ...

Over on [Ken Shirriff]’s blog is a tricky Commodore PET repair: tracking down 6 1/2 bad chips. WARNING: contains 8-bit ...

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is an incredible retro revival of the world's all-time best selling personal computer. Its modern additions are all positive and don't take anything away from the genuineness ...

The Amazon-exclusive C64 Mini Black Edition is preloaded with over $100 worth of the best Commodore 64 homebrew games.

Game preservation is a tricky thing, especially without resorting to emulation or dubiously-obtained ROM files. System 3 Software, however, put in the effort for fans of ZX Spectrum and Commodore ...