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Retro Computing Builders Guide

There are a lot of options out there for putting together a retro computer. There’s a variety of different platforms to choose from, after all the early computing landscape was dominated by far more than the IBM PC compatibles and the Apple Mac. It can be a confusing place to be if you don’t have…

Retro Computing: What defines retro-computing?

The retro computing scene has been a massive deal the last few years. People have been feeling nostalgic for the early days of computing, particularly for the machines and games they grew up with. With the rise of retro computing, there have been people who will try and sell any old machine as ‘vintage’ or…

Choosing a Monitor

When it comes to monitors, there is a huge choice available to you. This array of choice can sometimes be very overwhelming, which can make it difficult to decide when it comes time to upgrade your monitor or buy a new one. To try and cut down on this confusion, here are a couple of…

Choosing a Printer

When it comes to printers, there are a lot of options available to you. It can get a little bit confusing to navigate all the different options. In this case, we’re focusing mainly on the printer components. Of course, there are Multi-Function Devices which typically also include a scanner as well. The same general advice…

Choosing a Web Browser

It has been widely publicised that, after 27 years, Microsoft is completely ending support for its once-popular Internet Explorer web browser. Internet Explorer is now end-of-life, and Microsoft will be taking steps to ensure it is no longer available for Windows 10 and 11 systems. Even if you are able to find ways to circumvent…

Setting up Proton to Game on Linux

Gaming on the Linux platform has become increasingly realistic over the last few years. It’s still far from perfect, and it is still probably a few years before you can permanently ditch your Windows installation if that’s what you’re planning to do. However, the Proton system, which is very heavily built into Valve’s steam client,…

Choosing a CPU

Your computers CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is one of the more important parts of your computer. It is responsible for doing a lot of the work your computer does. Choosing the right one can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. New CPU’s are coming out all the time, so recommending particular models is…

Protecting Yourself From Scams

Modern technology has brought us many fantastic improvements to our everyday life. Many tools delivered by a smartphone or web browser make our lives significantly easier. While we may take them for granted, they also make it easier for scammers who are looking to drain all the money out of our bank accounts. There is…

Extending Your Network

There’s no sense hiding away from the fact that the Internet has become a very important part of our lives. It’s only been mainstream within the last 25 years or so, but it now dominates our lives and enhances our ability to communicate and perform many day-to-day functions. The next stage of the Internet’s development…

Choosing an Internet Router

The Internet has become a very important and critical part of the modern world. Despite being mainstream for only the past 30 years or so, most of us would never imagine living without it. Most of us don’t really give a second thought to the way we connect to the Internet, at least not until…

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