Why are Floppy Cables Twisted?
It’s the age old question. A question that has been boggling mankind for decades. Why do floppy ribbon cables contain…
Byte Size
Short investigations into curious quirks of hardware or software. Explaining how things work and why they exist.
Byte Size
Short investigations into curious quirks of hardware or software. Explaining how things work and why they exist.
How PC Memory Evolved
I’m pretty sure that some things I find utterly compelling, most people just couldn’t give a nat’s arse about, and…
How Does Plug & Play Work?
It’s another episode of Byte Size, and in this one I’m exploring the wonderful, wonderful world of Plug and Play…..
What is MMX Technology & Why Was it Flawed?
MMX Technology sounds like a distant memory, and indeed it is. But it’s actually still with us today – it…
How Lotus 1-2-3 Improved DOS Gaming
Lotus 1-2-3 was a Spreadsheet program developed by Lotus Software (who are now part of IBM), which emerged from 1983…
What are Loading Bands For?
Watch the Video Loading Screens, and loading bars; it’s a question which plagued my mind for many years. Why, when…
Was the GBA Just a Super Nintendo?
Watch the Video Gameboy Advance vs. Super Nintendo… is the GBA just a Super Nintendo in smaller form? Did Nintendo…