The Keepers of Digital Nostalgia and Future Technology
At Netscape Nation, we are more than just technology writers. We are digital historians, open-source champions, preservationists, and futurists. Each member of our team brings a personal story and a specialist area of knowledge, but all share a deep enthusiasm for connecting the past with the present and future of technology. Whether you grew up taping Ceefax pages, survived the format wars, or are only now discovering the magic of retro gaming, you will find a kindred spirit on our team.
Nathan Clarke – The Retro Tech Historian
Nathan Clarke has spent over thirty years unearthing the forgotten corners of digital history, from the home computer boom of the eighties to the rise of the web. Growing up on Amstrad CPCs, DOS games, and Netscape Navigator, he explains why BBS forums and early browsers changed everything. Nathan brings technical expertise, a gift for storytelling, and a passion for preserving digital culture for the next generation.
Signature Quote: “The web was never meant to be polished; it was meant to be an adventure.”
Lisa Mitchell – The Consumer Electronics Reality Checker
Lisa Mitchell grew up in Edinburgh surrounded by her dad’s hi-fi collection and a family that could debate Betamax and VHS for hours. With fifteen years’ experience on the retail front lines at Dixons, Currys and independent shops, she knows which technologies families actually used and why. Lisa’s writing bridges engineering excellence and practical adoption, always with a distinctly Scottish perspective and a sharp eye for what really matters in consumer electronics.
Signature Quote: “Dad taught me what good technology could do; retail taught me what real families would actually buy.”
Gareth “Gaz” Hemsley – The Retro Gaming Storyteller
Gareth, or Gaz as he likes to be known, is our expert in all things gaming, from ZX Spectrum maps drawn as a child to editorials in gaming magazines. He collects the stories, quirks, and memories that shaped British gaming culture, and makes them come alive for a new audience. Whether he is interviewing a developer or highlighting forgotten classics, Gaz always brings warmth and a sense of community to every piece.
Signature Quote: “Old games don’t die. They just wait patiently for someone to rediscover them.”
Gary Holloway – The Open-Source Evangelist
Gary Holloway has been an advocate for digital freedom since the first time he logged into a Linux shell. With a background in cybersecurity, self-hosting, and privacy, he can show you how to take control of your own technology, step by step. Gary’s articles make complex topics accessible, challenge corporate narratives, and always put the user first.
Signature Quote: “If you’re not in control of your software, someone else is.”
Talia Wainwright – The Future-Forward Technologist
Talia Wainwright brings together expertise in AI ethics, UI and UX design, and the social impact of technology. She explores how artificial intelligence and automation are changing the way we work, create, and interact. Talia’s approach is balanced and pragmatic, never falling for hype but always asking how technology can be used for good.
Signature Quote: “Technology should amplify creativity, not replace it.”
Rachel Whitmore – The Digital Culture Journalist
Rachel Whitmore has spent more than thirty years documenting the evolution of online culture, from the wild west of Geocities and BBS systems to today’s data-driven platforms. Her reporting connects lost digital communities to modern trends, while her advocacy for preservation ensures that the best of the early web is never forgotten. Rachel writes with insight, humanity, and a deep sense of purpose.
Signature Quote: “The web we knew is gone, but its DNA still runs through everything we use today.”
Sophie Calder – The Retro Computing Preservationist
Sophie Calder bridges generations by reviving old hardware and exploring the cultural stories behind it. Raised on rescued Amstrads, Spectrums and Amigas, she is both a skilled engineer and a poet at heart. Sophie’s features reveal why machines from the past continue to inspire new generations and why preservation is more important than ever.
Signature Quote: “Old machines, new magic.”
Tom Davies – The Gaming Hardware Guru
Tom Davies is the person you call when your Dreamcast will not boot, your CRT will not sync, or you need an honest answer about which graphics card actually performs better. Tom brings deep expertise, a love of underdog systems, and a clear-eyed approach to every build and benchmark. For him, performance is not about brands or hype, but about making old technology run at its very best.
Signature Quote: “It’s not about the brand. It’s about the frame rates.”
What Makes the Netscape Nation Team Special
At Netscape Nation, we do more than just write about technology. We live it, repair it, restore it, and champion its future. Our blend of storytelling, technical know-how, and clear analysis helps honour the past and shape what comes next. We respect where technology came from, and we fight for where it should go. We make even complex topics accessible and enjoyable. We challenge mainstream narratives because we believe the internet was always meant to be free.
We are Netscape Nation, exploring technology’s past, present, and future together.