Getting my daily news from a dot matrix printer 2024

kept by eddie may 01

A user built a system to print a daily news digest on a vintage dot matrix printer, embracing slow-media and tactile reading over digital feeds.

Using a 1978 terminal in 2026 (DEC VT-100)
A developer buys a 1978 DEC VT-100 terminal and documents the practical challenges of using it as a daily driver in 2026, including flow control, slow baud rate, and missing Unicode support.
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PlayStation Architecture
The piece details the PlayStation's hardware architecture, including its MIPS R3000A CPU, custom chips, and the design trade-offs that shaped its distinctive 3D capabilities.
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