From the clatter of ZX Spectrums to the disciplined prose of the Amstrad CPC, this shootout dives deep into the best word processors of the 1980s. We compare Tasword, Protext, Brunword and more to reveal how they shaped a generation’s writing habits—escape codes and all.
From family newsletters to home businesses, word processors quietly reshaped British homes in the 1980s. Sophie Calder explores how everyday users—especially women and older adults—turned front rooms into offices, and technology into empowerment. This forgotten tech chapter deserves its place in our digital heritage.
In 1980s Czechoslovakia, computing wasn’t just a hobby — it was defiance in code. While Western kids played on Spectrums, Czech teens built their own machines from scratch. From the PMD 85 to the Didaktik Gama, this is the untold story of how 8-bit survived behind the Iron Curtain — and how its legacy echoes in indie games today.
In 1980s Brazil, import bans sparked a revolution of cloned micros, bootleg games, and BASIC code on cassette. This is the untold story of how Brazil created its own 8-bit world — and how it helped preserve the soul of the ZX Spectrum.
Windows 95 wasn’t just a software release — it was a cultural event. In Preston and beyond, we queued in the rain for a cardboard box that changed how we compute. From Plug and Play to that Eno chime, this retrospective captures the start of a digital era.
From ceiling-fanned classrooms to late-night BBS logins, Australia’s 8-bit era was hot, dusty, and fiercely DIY. Discover how the MicroBee and mail-order micros shaped a unique chapter of home computing history.
Home computing didn’t begin in one place — it sparked in classrooms, bedrooms, and backrooms across the globe. This opening article in our “Around the World in 8 Bits” series sets the stage for a truly international digital history.
From BASIC on a BBC Micro to drag-and-drop AI builders, the way we make software has transformed. But has convenience replaced creativity? This article explores the future of coding—and whether Gen-X’s DIY ethos still has a place in the age of no-code.
From Flying Toasters to 3D Pipes, screensavers were once the heartbeat of personal computing. What happened to them, and could they return in the age of AI?
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