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6 Sites Where You Can Download Old PC Games for Free

Want to try downloading some old PC games for free? Here are the sites where you can find the best games of old, free to download.

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How to Use DOSBox to Play Retro PC Games on Any Device

Want to play retro PC games on your computer, phone, or tablet? Here's everything you need to know to get started with DOSBox.

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Android VPN Leak, Raspberry Pi DOS PC, and the Windows Registry Explained

Weekly podcast offering tech news for technophobes and tips and tricks explains how to back-up the Windows Registry.

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Build a Tiny DOS Gaming PC With Raspberry Pi and Dosbian

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a tiny DOS gaming PC with Dosbian.

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5 Ways to Play Old Windows and DOS Games on Your Mac

Want to play classic Windows and DOS games on your Mac, but unsure where to begin? Here are all your available options and how to choose between them.

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A Beginner's Guide to the Windows Command Prompt

If you're not familiar with the Command Prompt in Windows, here's a basic guide to the command line for newcomers.

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Relive the Golden Days With FreeDOS, an Open-Source MS-DOS Implementation

Remember the days when you played DOS games all day on your computer? Thanks to FreeDOS, you can enjoy those moments again.

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How to Run Old Games and Software on Windows 10

Old PC games and software can struggle on Windows 10. Use these tips to get old Windows games, programs, and apps running on Windows 10!

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How to Fix Line Breaks in Text Files Using Dos2Unix and Unix2Dos

Have you ever noticed that line breaks behave differently on Windows and Linux? Here's how you can fix it.

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How to Import MS-DOS Games Into Launchbox

If you're looking for a way to play your favorite old games, importing them into Launchbox is a great way to do this.

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10 Free Operating Systems You Maybe Never Realized Existed

Sick of Windows? Not keen on Linux? Consider an alternative, like these free operating systems that you probably haven't heard of.

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How to Play Classic PC Games on Your Raspberry Pi

An incredible library of classic older games and software is available for Raspberry Pi. Here's how to install old PC games on a Raspberry Pi!

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3 Ways You Can Run MS-DOS Games and Apps in Linux

Many use Linux to play classic games and apps in an MS-DOS emulator. But are you using the best tools? Here are three ways to emulate MS-DOS on Linux.

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Can’t Delete Files With Long Filenames? Fix It In Just 5 Seconds

Windows has a bunch of quirks that have been carried over from years ago, such as the way it handles long filenames. Here's what to do if a long filename is causing you trouble.

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Play Scary Retro Games On Your Modern PC or Mac This Halloween

When you've played all the modern horror games you can find, it's time to turn to the scariest titles of yesteryear.

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Command Prompt vs. Windows PowerShell: What's the Difference?

Windows users can get by without using either the Command Prompt or PowerShell. But with Windows 10 and new features around the corner, maybe it's about time we learned.

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Microsoft Gets the Edge, 1 Billion Devices Running Windows 10, & More... [Tech News Digest]

Microsoft has the Edge, Windows 10 is huge, Secret gets shut, embed MS-DOS games in tweets, make money from Silent Hills, and watch Michael Bay get shown up by an amateur filmmaker.

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Remember These? 7 Ancient Windows Programs Still Used Today

They say technology advances at an exponential rate. But did you know some programs have been around for multiple decades? Join us for a walk down Nostalgia Lane and discover the oldest surviving Windows programs.

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The Best April Fools of 2015, Facebook Riffs with Friends, & More... [Tech News Digest]

Celebrating April Fools' Day 2015, Facebook's Riff app, the ASUS Chromebit, Amazon's Dash buttons, HBO on Sling TV, and homeless people reading mean tweets.

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Palm Returns From The Dead, Making Money From BitTorrent [Tech News Digest]

Palm is declared alive and well, Radiohead frontman makes money on BitTorrent, play free MS-DOS games in your browser, use AnyPen on Lenovo tablets, and how to draw without using your hands.

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