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History Of Video Gaming: Past to Present

History Of Video Gaming: Past to Present

Mar 10, 2021

If you’re familiar with the history of slots, you might know that Charles Fey invented the first mechanical “Liberty Bell” machine some 120 years ago. By comparison, the history of video games may seem less fascinating, but nothing could be more wrong. The history of video games can be traced...

The History of Blackjack

The History of Blackjack

Mar 31, 2020

The magic and power of this game lies in its simplicity that captivates our senses. It does not have a bunch of complicated rules that need to be mastered. It is quite amazing that not a lot of ingredients are needed for assembling a quality card game. Just three cards,...

Evolution of Online Dating

Evolution of Online Dating

Jan 25, 2018

The world has gone digital and these days you can do virtually everything online. Talk of things like shopping online, watching movies or TV online, studying online and even falling in love online! Yes, it’s a small world nowadays and people can find love in virtually any country through some...

After liquidating my videogame and computer collection, what I kept and why

After liquidating my videogame and computer collection, what I kept and why

Jan 14, 2018

As I detailed in my two previous posts on the subject (here and here), I got rid of my massive computer and videogame collection, as well as quite a bit of other associated materials (the big auction is set for some time in April or May, so stayed tuned). With...

How to: Betting on Video Slots

How to: Betting on Video Slots

May 24, 2017

As part of our continuing coverage of gambling technology, we take a look at the past and present of playing slots. Over recent years, slot machines have evolved to come in different shapes, sizes, and varieties. In the market today, you will find classical reel machines and the more recent themed...

A Personal History of Word Processing (Part 1)

A Personal History of Word Processing (Part 1)

Oct 26, 2016

After reading Matthew G. Kirschenbaum‘s excellent Track Changes: A Literary History of Word Processing, fittingly on my Surface Pro 3‘s Kindle app, I was inspired to share my personal history on the subject. In the book, Kirschenbaum details the history of word processing from the standpoint of the famous writers...

Vintage Computer Festival East 10, April 17-19; Wall, New Jersey

Vintage Computer Festival East 10, April 17-19; Wall, New Jersey

Apr 16, 2015

Just a quick heads-up that Vintage Computer Festival East (VCF East) will be held April 17-19 in Wall, New Jersey. Celebrating its tenth birthday, VCF East is a hands-on, family-friendly celebration of computer history. It offers a book sale, classes, consignment sale, exhibit hall, food, lectures, museum tours, prizes, vendors,...

Holiday memories from The History of Personal Computing podcast

Holiday memories from The History of Personal Computing podcast

Dec 24, 2014

The History of Personal Computing podcast, hosted by Jeff Salzman and David Greelish, has a special holiday episode, entitled: Special Episode: Holiday Memories. In the podcast, holiday memories for various computer- and videogame-related gifts are recounted, with segments from several different contributors. I contribute the second segment, where I talk about receiving my first printer, a Commodore...

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