Retro Computing
195 sites
https://int10h.org/
INT10h.org is VileR's personal site dedicated to retro computing fonts, graphics, and code, taking its name from the classic BIOS interrupt used for video functions on old PCs. Visitors can explore a rich collection of authentic IBM-era bitmap fonts, retro graphics, and related projects that make it a go-to resource for DOS and vintage computer aesthetics.
https://cucug.org/amiga
The Amiga Web Directory was operated by the Champaign-Urbana Computer Users Group (CUCUG) from 1994 to 2000, serving as one of the most comprehensive link collections for Amiga computer resources on the web. Now retired, this archived version still points to surviving Amiga communities, news archives, file repositories like Aminet, and other resources for fans of the classic Commodore platform.
http://tilde.club/~brennen
Brennen's tilde.club home on the old-school Unix shared server squiggle.city features a HyperCard-inspired stack of dated personal notes, textfiles, and reflections on command-line tools, DOS software, text editors, and shell scripting. Packed with geek charm, the site touches on everything from git workflows to Perl feed scripts, nostalgia-tripping on vintage software, and musings on the indie web.
https://wmpskinsarchive.neocities.org/
A comprehensive archive of Windows Media Player skins, preserving hundreds of classic WMP themes ranging from official Xbox and game tie-in skins to fan-made designs from the early 2000s era. Each entry includes a preview image and a direct download link, with a bulk ZIP option for grabbing the entire collection at once.
https://blueosmuseum.com/
The Blue OS Museum is a collaborative project dedicated to reviewing every build of Windows and MS-DOS from their origins in the 1970s and 80s through 2009, plus documenting GUIs from other companies of that era. Contributors Blue Horizon, gv3u, gogo2, Lace, and Lucas Brooks have assembled reviews, screenshots, and archived videos of old Microsoft releases, making it a treasure trove for operating system history enthusiasts.
http://textfiles.com/index.html
Textfiles.com, maintained by Jason Scott, is a massive archive preserving thousands of ASCII text files from the mid-1980s BBS era, capturing the raw digital culture of early online communities. The site spans decades of computing history with companion projects covering BBS history, ASCII art scenes, documentary footage, and more, making it an indispensable time capsule of pre-web internet culture.
http://holenet.info/
Techokami's HoleNet is a quirky personal site styled as a retro desktop interface, complete with a working Atari emulator (Javatari), solitaire, a notepad, and various ROM hacking tools for classic Sonic games. The downloads section showcases original PHP-based ROM rippers for a wide range of Sonic titles, making it a genuine resource for retro game hackers and enthusiasts.
https://thefoggiest.dev/
Thefoggiest.dev is a long-running personal blog stretching back to 2005, where the author dives deep into retro computing topics like Atari ST games, MSX hardware, and classic software alongside Linux, self-hosting, and IndieWeb participation. Posts combine nostalgic enthusiasm with technical detail, making it a rich read for anyone who grew up with 8-bit and 16-bit machines.
https://gcbbs.net/
Ground Control is a personal site dedicated to BBS (Bulletin Board System) culture, featuring guides on how to access BBSLink and DoorParty door game score tracking. The site has an old-web aesthetic with hand-coded pages and participates in multiple retro-themed webrings including the Hotline webring, retronaut webring, and geekring.
https://blue-vmu.neocities.org/
Blue VMU is a personal site dedicated to the Sega Dreamcast, exploring the console from a fresh modern perspective rather than pure nostalgia. The creator documents their hands-on experience with the system through posts, a gallery, and notes on hardware projects like battery replacement and retrobriting.