Which Browser Invented Tabs? 3 Common Myths Debunked
Many modern browser features were actually introduced back in the 1990s in ways that'll surely surprise you.
How Ada Lovelace, the First Computer Programmer, Changed the World
Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer program as part of an academic article published in the 1840's. And no, that isn't a typo.
What Was the First Internet Ad? It's Not What You Think
Can you guess what the first internet advertisement was? Here's a hint: it wasn't a banner.
This Guy Invented the Maker Faire in 2006 and It's Still Awesome
If you're looking for modern displays of innovation and creativity, the Maker Faire is where you'll find it.
How Many Of These 25 Retro Tech Sounds Do You Remember?
Typewriters, floppy drives, the original Playstation starting up. Which of the following, aged tech sounds, do you remember? Which other sounds take you back?
7 Times Steve Wozniak Was Just The Best
Woz, as he is popularly known, is a geek's geek. He started off as a white hat hacker, tinkered around with electronics all his life, and has never lost the joy of technology.
The Bizarre History of Webdings
Where did Webdings come from? How is it different from Wingdings and Zapf Dingbats? Why were these weird typefaces created in the first place?
5 Utterly Fascinating History Education Resources
This week Cool Websites and Apps digs into five sites that give you a better idea of history. Explore world history to better understand the world we live in.
The Forgotten Retro Sounds of the Early Windows Era
This year marks the release of the final Windows version. 20 years earlier, Windows 95 was born. Do you remember how it sounded? Join us on a nostalgic audio trip down memory lane.
Start Me Up - Windows 95 Turns 20 & Still Rocks
20 years ago the Rolling Stones cranked up "Start Me Up", and Windows 95 was born. We revisit history, discuss why Windows 95 was a big deal, and how it compares to Windows today.
The Worst Tech Company Names of All Time
Heed these terrible names as examples of what not to do, should you ever find yourself naming a company.
Is Nicolas Cage Immortal? Celebrity Lookalikes Too Good To Be True
Is Nicholas Cage immortal? Could Keanu Reeves be a vampire? The answer to these questions is "No", but they're so intriguing that we're duty bound to look at them in more detail.
The Earliest Accurate Predictions of Wikipedia, Skype, Netflix, Online Learning, and The Internet Itself
Some would say what we can do through the web now, must have been unimaginable in pre-Internet times. Not everyone has the same imagination.
YouTube Explains the Real History Behind Game of Thrones
If you're a fan of Game of Thrones, you might know that GoT draws on historical people and events for inspiration. But do you know which ones? And how they tie into the series?
Blast from the Past: 7 Famous Programs & Games that No Longer Exist
Do you remember the programs you were running in the 1990s? Join me as we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on how far we've come over the past two decades.
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.