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Zaxxon (Commodore 64)

 Zaxxon – a pioneer in 3D illusions Zaxxon is one of the early games that truly strives to create a three-dimensional effect on a two-dimensional screen. The Commodore 64 version of this classic carries with it both the ambition of the original arcade game and the limitations of the home computer era, making it an …

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1979-1980: The start of the home computing era

The Home Computer Revolution of 1979–1980 In the late 1970s, one of the most significant shifts in the history of information technology took place: computers moved from businesses and universities into the homes of ordinary people. The years 1979–1980 were pivotal in this transition. The computer was no longer just a tool for experts; it …

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Apple IIc

The Portable Classic: Apple IIc in Retrospect By the mid-1980s, Apple had already established itself as a leader in the personal computing revolution. The Apple II series, beginning in 1977, had brought computers into homes, schools, and small businesses, and models like the Apple IIe had cemented the brand’s reputation for reliability, expandability, and educational …

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