On this episode of Dave's Garage, Dave looks at the development and history of the PKZip computer file compression program and the sad life and tragic ending of its creator, Phil Katz.
The sad life and death of Phil Katz, creator of the Zip file compression program
Watch the 1968 Bell Labs documentary that inspired HAL 9000's famous death scene
"The Incredible Machine" a fascinating 15-minute 1968 documentary from Bell Laboratories, showcases cutting-edge developments in computer graphics and digital technology that would lay the foundation for today's digital world. At… READ THE REST
10 PRINT "NOSTALGIA", 20 GOTO 10 – Wired reminisces about BASIC
When I was a kid, I briefly had a friend who built the first computer I ever saw. I long ago forgot the friend's name, but I remember the name… READ THE REST
What computer dating was like in the 1960s
Like many of us, I assumed online dating was a fairly recent invention — certainly something that came about post-2000, right? But apparently that's not the case (or at least,… READ THE REST
A guitar teacher that fits in a stocking
TL;DR: The Fret Zealot 2 Guitar LED Learning System is on sale for $199.99 (reg. $249.99) with free shipping and on-time Christmas delivery when ordered by December 15. Are you ready to master… READ THE REST
Best children's 3D printer lets kids create endless toys
TL;DR: The Toybox kid-friendly 3D printer deluxe bundle is on sale for $329.97 (reg. $439) until December 22. Gift shopping for a child is completely different from shopping for an adult. There's SO… READ THE REST
The Seido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is on sale for $109.97 until January 12.
TL;DR: The Seido™ Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is on sale for $109.97 until January 12. Alright, so you're in the kitchen, right? It's a big dinner affair. Maybe it's the holidays.… READ THE REST
