The TI-99/4A: Texas Instruments’ Bold Step into Home Computing
People at work know I have a soft spot for vintage machines, so every now and then a piece of […]
The ZX Spectrum: A Personal Memory, a National Icon, and a Machine Built on Brilliant Limitations
The ZX Spectrum wasn’t just a home computer — it was a cultural moment. For many of us growing up
The ZX81: My First Step Into Computing, 44 Years On
The ZX81 was the very first computer I ever owned, way back in 1982 — some 44 years ago. It’s
In Memory of Ben Versteeg: A Tribute to the Heart Behind ByteDelight
The retro‑computing community has lost one of its brightest, kindest, and most passionate voices. Ben Versteeg, founder of ByteDelight, passed
Becoming the Owner of a Sinclair QL: A New Chapter in Retro Restoration
Every so often, a piece of vintage tech comes along that feels less like a purchase and more like a
The Day I Accidentally Sent 24 Volts Through a Speccy (and Somehow Still Won)
There are moments in retro‑computing where you feel like a triumphant engineer… and moments where you feel like the village
Rediscovering the ZX Spectrum: My Midlife Crisis in 8‑Bit
I’m not entirely sure whether this counts as a midlife crisis or just a nostalgic detour — but here we
In Memory of Sir Clive Sinclair
Sir Clive Sinclair’s passing marked the end of an era, but his influence continues to pulse through every corner of
In Memory of Rick Dickinson: The Designer Who Gave the ZX Spectrum Its Soul
When we talk about the legacy of Sinclair computers, we often focus on the engineering breakthroughs, the affordability, the cultural