From Collaboration to Competition. – The History of The PlayStation Partnership.
Nintendo versus Sony, two of the three largest console manufacturers and rivalries in the gaming industry. At times, Sony took the lead in the market share with the PS2 and Nintendo at others with the Wii. At one point, however, this wasn’t the case. The two formally agreed to make gaming Hardware together.
Pretendo Network in 2024. – What’s New.
Nintendo Network for the Wii U and 3DS is just weeks away from shutting down. The eShop for both consoles was recently discontinued, and we’re less than one month away from the demise of its online services. If you may remember however alternative servers are currently in development. Pretendo Network is a fan replacement server for Nintendo Network which not only preserves online functionality but also preserves Miiverse, Nintendo’s discontinued social network for Wii U and 3DS systems.
The Story of The iMac. – Transforming The Tech Industry.
The late ’90s was one of many turning points in the tech industry. With the release of Windows 95 bringing computers to households, people were becoming more familiar with them than they had ever been before. They were aware of the advantages, the disadvantages, and the customs that were to be expected with a computer. With the trajectory of the tech industry and Y2K, it was due for a change, which Apple would deliver.
Windows 8.1. – From Backlash to Reconciliation.
To start the year off, I wrote an article about Windows 8’s release which to nobody’s surprise became one of Microsoft’s most hated products to date. Considering everything that went wrong with Windows 8, it would have been safe to assume Microsoft would have discontinued the development. However, there’s more to the story. There is a lot to unpack with Windows 8.
OpenSpeedTest. – An Easy Way to Test Your Network Speed.
In today’s society, achieving the fastest internet speed is not only about the technical aspect but also about the satisfaction of knowing that we have the speed we are supposed to. Although it is easy to test your internet speed on platforms such as speedtest.net, it would be wise to test the connection between two devices in your home network for multiple reasons.
The Windows 8 Experience. – Was it Really That Bad?
In 2012, Microsoft was making preparations for what was going to be one of its biggest product launches. After a productive year, they were ready to release a product that would be so flexible, it would expand to platforms outside of the PC industry. While it would understandably be outside of Microsoft’s comfort zone, such bold decisions had proven to be successful in the past. Windows 8 launched in October of 2012, introducing a new user interface that removed the Start Menu. Something that had never been seen before.
Do You Make These Mistakes While On The Computer? – Seven Common Computer & Tech-Related Missteps People Make.
In the current era of technological reliance, computers stand as an imperative feature to efficiency, productivity, connectivity, and entertainment. Yet, amid the vast expanse of digital consistency, a spectrum of common missteps continues to persist, ranging from the overtly prominent to the deceptive slight.
The History of Windows 98’s Development. – A Retrospective Look into Microsoft During The Late ’90s.
As a developer, one of the disadvantages of releasing such an incredible piece of software is that it can often be difficult to live up to those expectations again. End-users’ standards are now high, and if you want to continue to succeed, those expectations will increase going forward. You could very well say that this was a problem upon the launch of Windows 98. However, the OS received praise from the public. Not only did Windows 98 introduce features we still take for granted in Windows today, but it was built around facilitating the use of the Internet which was rapidly becoming popular.
The Windows ME Experience. – Was it Really That Bad?
Back in May, I wrote an article explaining the development of Windows Vista. I was open to the controversial discussion of whether or not Windows Vista was the worst operating system. Understandably, this brought in a lot of disagreement. In a group for IT humor and memes on social media however, many have brought Windows ME into the discussion. Which brings an interesting question, “What about Windows ME?”
Passkeys – Simplifying Account Security Across Platforms While Staying Secure.
In an era of increasing digital threats, safeguarding our online accounts has become more crucial than ever. Recognizing the need for enhanced security measures, several tech companies such as Microsoft and Google have introduced a groundbreaking feature known as a Passkey.
