#ThrowbackTech

[adafruit]

💾🖥️📖 Inside the Personal Computer: An Illustrated Introduction in 3 Dimensions: A Pop-Up Guide. Text by Sharon Gallagher. Paper engineering and design by Ron van der Meer (1984). Posting this and more as we get our #retrocomputing series ready for next month!

[worldviralnewstopic]

Is RadioShack back? Brand attempts return to relevance with consumer products, read more

[techsoftwareblogs]

Life is Growing 💾Old School to RGB Cool 🌈✨🌱

💾 Remember that mythical Box? 🖥️ They were like tanks, slow as a snail, but they got the job done!

A Hilarious Throwback to '90s Computers!

That dial-up noise❓

Sounded like a dying robot📡, but it was our gateway to the internet. We played basic games, used floppy disks 💽, and printed our stuff on printers that sounded like a machine gun. 🖨️ Those mammoth monitors took up half your room, but they were our window to the digital world.

Nowadays, we've got these fancy RGB computers! 🌈✨ They're sleek, fast, and light up like a Christmas tree. 🚀 Gaming on them is like being in a movie with stunning graphics and zero lag. But let's face it, they're a bit flashy.

90's Computers Be like🗣️: Hey, You why are you glowing like a Disko Ball❗

📼 Simple games and floppy disks

🖨️ Noisy printers

💾 Huge monitors that took up half the room

🌈 RGB lights on new computers

🎮 Stunning graphics and zero lag

🚀 Sleek and fast designs

Whether you're laughing about the past or loving today's tech, computers have come a long way. From dinosaurs to these flashy machines, they keep surprising us. 🌐💻

[techsoftwareblogs]

Nokia 7110 The Coolest Slider Phone! 📟

Hey friends! Ready to travel back to 1999? 🚂 Let's chat about the Nokia 7110, the cool slider phone that made us feel like spies! 📟💼 Let's explore the fun world of 90s tech!

The Rise of Nokia 7110

Imagine this: It's 1999, and the Nokia 7110 is the talk of the town. 🎉 With its cool sliding design, it was like the Beyoncé of phones – stylish and awesome! 🕶️💅

2. Features That Stood Out

Hold on tight! The Nokia 7110 was more than just cool looks. It had a special browser called WAP, which brought the internet to our pockets super fast! 💻⚡

3. The Legacy Lives On

Fast forward to today, and while the Nokia 7110 is old, its spirit lives on in every smartphone. 🚀📱 It's the original that inspired all the cool phones we have now!

Conclusion:

Here's to the Nokia 7110, the phone that made us feel like secret agents every time we used it! 🕵️‍♂️🌍 Cheers to the memories, the laughs, and the endless games of Snake. 🐍🎮 Long live the coolest slider phone ever! 👑

Nokia 7110 (1999)

[pixominia]

https://www.pixominia.com/

[306somesh]

My First Computer: A Gateway to the Digital World

Write about your first computer. Introduction There are moments in life that shape the way we see the world. For me, one such defining moment was the arrival of my first computer. It wasn’t just a machine; it was a portal to knowledge, creativity, and endless possibilities. That first experience with a personal computer sparked a fascination with technology that still influences me today. A…

[icqmuseum24]

💬📖 Released in 1998, "ICQ for Dummies" by Peter Weverka and Michael Taylor was the go-to guide for navigating the world of instant messaging. At a time when the internet was still new to many, ICQ (I Seek You) changed how people connected online—long before WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Discord.

💻 The book walks readers through everything they need to know about ICQ, from installation to mastering its features. It starts with a step-by-step guide on how to download, install, and set up an ICQ account. Once online, users learn how to add contacts, send instant messages, share files, and even send SMS messages through the platform.

📟 Beyond basic messaging, the book dives into chat rooms, status updates, and away messages, helping users make the most of ICQ’s social features. It also covers customization options, such as changing sounds, skins, and using plugins to enhance the experience. For those running into trouble, a troubleshooting section offers tips on solving common issues and staying safe online.

🌍 ICQ was one of the first real-time messaging platforms, pioneering features like unique user IDs (UINs), offline messaging, and “Uh-oh!” message notifications. It set the foundation for modern instant messaging and changed how people interacted online.

🖊️ Peter Weverka is an experienced writer specializing in technology and software guides. He has written multiple books in the For Dummies series, covering topics like Microsoft Office, Windows, and the Internet. His easy-to-follow writing style made technical concepts accessible to a broad audience. Michael Taylor is also a technology expert and author, collaborating with Weverka on "ICQ for Dummies" and other software-related books. Together, they created a practical and user-friendly guide that helped countless people navigate the world of online messaging.

📖 While ICQ is no longer a household name, this book remains a fun time capsule from the early days of the internet boom—a reminder of how exciting and revolutionary online chat once was.

💬 Who remembers their first ICQ number? Drop it in the comments if you still remember!

#ICQ #ICQMuseum #ICQNew #InstantMessaging #TechNostalgia #90sInternet #ICQForDummies #OldSchoolTech #InternetHistory #ThrowbackTech #ChattingBeforeItWasCool #AOL #AIM #AmericaOnline #AIMessenger #OldWeb #Y2K

[lennylenski]

2000s Tech Obsessions: Gadgets We Loved but No Longer Use! Which one(s) do you remember and miss?

 #2000sTech #TechNostalgia #2000sGadgets #ThrowbackTech #RetroTech #nostalgia #nostalgic #childhood #2000s #childhoodmemories #nostalgie #nostalgiacore

[eclecticcomputerwhiz-blog]

As a kid my mom was very passionate about education. Making sure I not only had toys to play with, but that I learned a lot. Just like my mother I felt that learning can be fun. She knew I loved computers and so let’s just say that Christmas just like many others I was leaping for joy. Here’s a throwback, VTech Precomputer Powerpad.

[adafruit]

🎄💾🗓️ Day 16: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar - Tandy 1000🎄💾🗓️

Tandy's 1000, sold by Tandy Corporation in 1984 via its RadioShack stores, was a low-cost home computer designed to be compatible with IBM PC software. It shipped with an Intel 8088 processor, 128 KB of RAM, expandable to 640 KB, and had better-at-the-time graphics and sound than many of the standard PCs. The 1000 had the Tandy Graphics Adapter, or TGA, and the more superior SN76496 or NCR 8496 sound chips. The built-in joystick port also made it desirable for gamers and home users. Different models were produced, each with improved hardware, before being discontinued in 1993. One of the main selling features was its compatibility with IBM-PC, the MS-DOS operating system, and expansion slots for peripheral devices.

And check out our guide! Tandy 1000 Keyboard to USB with CircuitPython. https://learn.adafruit.com/tandy-1000-keyboard-to-usb-with-circuitpython

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

[techatnyu]

A day early but whatevs. #TBT #ThrowbackTech

[cspire]

Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates Magnavox Laserdisc - Throwback Tech

Who better to explore the inherent virtues and home entertainment nirvana than Star Trek’s own Leonard Nimoy (RIP)? In this awesome display of 80′s marketing, Mr. Spock shows us how the Magnavox Laserdisc will revolutionize family movie night. Forever.

[cestbincorrect]

La grosse affaire au #SXSW 1983? Le TI-99/4A offert par... Croc! #throwbacktech

[eclecticcomputerwhiz-blog]

I love how some people don't understand how their kids are addicted to texting when they were glued to these two-way pagers. These devices were the gadgets that started it all when it came to texting.

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