The post investigates the historical use of '.exe' files in AmigaOS and the intriguing possibility of creating self-referential directory structures that could crash the system.
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Exploring the complexities and bugs of mouse pointer hot spots in AmigaOS reveals unexpected patterns and historical quirks in the encoding of these coordinates.
Optimizations in a vintage computing project lead to reduced code size and improved compatibility, enhancing performance while managing memory effectively.
The post critiques the misuse of an uppercase sharp S in packaging design, revealing typographic errors and historical context behind the letter ß.
The author critiques programming fonts with ligatures for obscuring code readability, sharing their experience with the Gleam language and advocating for clearer representations.
A backend programmer confesses their surprising love for frontend development, celebrating the intricacies and joys of working with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
The author critiques modern GUIs for their lack of clarity and functionality, advocating for the return of recognizable design elements in user interfaces.
5.6Ystävänpäivän juusto
2026-02-17 • rituals friendship finland valentine's day yle
Finnish Valentine's Day, or ystävänpäivä, emphasizes friendship and features quirky traditions like helium balloons and cheese, as highlighted in Yle's Pixel Festival.
A nostalgic exploration of computing through reverse-engineering, personal reflections, and critiques of modern web frameworks, featuring notable figures and projects in the tech community.
The Amiga Pointer Archive is a curated gallery of all Amiga mouse pointers, allowing users to explore and create their own designs.
The author shares their experience and coding techniques in creating a compact snowflake design for the Vintage Computing Christmas Challenge, achieving a solution of 84 bytes.
The post commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga, celebrating its cultural impact and the recent Amiga40 event in Germany.
A collection of fascinating tech-related topics, from sizecoding to software frustrations, reflecting on creativity and nostalgia in the tech community.
The post reflects on the nostalgic experience of playing Emerald Mine and discusses its clever use of CPU for background color changes, leading to flickering effects.
The author reflects on JavaScript development challenges, sharing tools and performance issues while highlighting common coding pitfalls and browser quirks.
A humorous account of the struggles and unexpected outcomes in attempting a no-cpu project inspired by the Amiga demo 'Cortez.'
An interactive archive showcasing and allowing customization of Amiga mouse pointers, celebrating the historical significance of pointer design on the Commodore Amiga.
5.1King Tut XL
2025-10-21 • art amiga teletext art king tut xl avril harrison
A tribute to Avril Harrison's pixel art, 'King Tut XL' showcases the creative process behind a Teletext picture for the Flashparty 2025 competition, celebrating the Amiga's legacy.
4.9Where’s my bacon?
2026-03-09 • politics documentary code amiga bacon number
The post humorously explores the author's Bacon number while sharing insights on Amiga coding and contemplating documenting their political past.
4.9Refer madness
2026-01-21 • web development internet studies nostalgia amiga feedback
Nostalgia for an anti-marijuana film intertwines with reflections on internet history and gratitude for positive feedback on the Amiga Pointer Archive project.
Innovative mouse pointers that change shapes on click are explored, along with their potential applications and implementation using HTML and CSS.
4.3Augmented snow stomping
2026-01-29 • art vr video games meta quest openxr three.js
Using a VR headset's passthrough feature, the author creatively paints in the snow, sharing insights on the technology and personal reflections on retro gaming.
Dream210 was a successful demoparty that fostered community spirit and featured exciting events, including the Vintage Computing Christmas Challenge 2025 results.
TikTok's typography is evolving, with improvements in the use of proper German characters, showcasing both the platform's flaws and its potential for creativity.