How It Works …. The Computer (Ladybird books, 1978)
I found a copy of one of my favorite childhood books about computers. And now you can enjoy it too!
Text and images by Ladybird Books. Remix by Rob. Wormholed from the archives of Boing Boing. Original scans from davidguy.brinkster.net
This tiny model of a big IBM 1401 computer from 1959 is so great
• You’ll never guess how much the computer originally cost.
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Why does USB keep changing?
The Universal Serial Bus specification was introduced by a consortium of large tech companies in 1996 to standardize the way peripherals connect to computers. In this episode of Nostalgia Nerd on YouTube, you can learn about the history of USB, and why the connector configurations change so frequently. This 20-minute video was more interesting than […]
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Miniature model Cray X-MP supercomputer
The miniature model supercomputers that Cray salespeople carried sometimes hit eBay, and they’re getting quite pricey. This 3.75″ tall scale model of the Cray X-MP, once the world’s fastest computer, is on offer for $700. I wonder, if you put a Rasberry Pi in it, would the resulting machine be faster than a Cray X-MP? […]
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Kickstart your freelance career with the help of these online classes
With millions out of work, the global economy in a sharp recession, and legitimate fears for the future abound, you might think this is absolutely the worst time to strike out on your own and be your own boss as a work-for-hire freelancer. But according to numbers compiled by financial services company Payoneer, the current […]
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This brush set enlists your power drill in the war on germs and dirt
For years, dirty countertops, appliances, or bathroom fixtures were just kind of gross. But unkempt corners of your kitchen and bathroom aren’t just a sign of laziness anymore. Now, they’re a potential breeding ground for infectious disease. You can’t just limp through cleaning these days. You’ve gotta get rigorous about it, which means it’s no […]
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This solar charger works anywhere to power up your devices in just minutes
Hunting around for an outlet or a power battery when you’re trying to charge your phone or tablet is always an annoyance. But when you’re out in the world hiking or camping or traveling, finding an outlet might be more than a minor inconvenience…it might be downright impossible. Running low on battery power isn’t an […]
