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Beamed In Through the Tape Jack

Beamed In Through the Tape Jack

Posted on July 27, 2025 • Read more →
“If your new Mac is physically balancing on a 1983 computer so it can beam code into a tape port… you might be a retro tech redneck.” I spent an entire night trying to teleport an OS (ProDOS) as well as ADTPro into a 1983 computer using sound. The mission? Bootstrap ADTPro onto a real Apple //e using nothing but a modern M2 Ma...
Back to BASIC: Rewiring My Brain with an Apple //e

Back to BASIC: Rewiring My Brain with an Apple //e

#adtpro basic programming floppy disks weird science music tech ctrlstrum vintage tech prodo #apple iie #retro computing
Posted on July 22, 2025 • Read more →
I grabbed a fully restored Apple //e in 2025—not just for nostalgia, but to slow down and actually feel the tech again. Floppies, BASIC loops, and why it fits CTRL+Strum.
Byte-Sized Tech: What Is a Router?

Byte-Sized Tech: What Is a Router?

#beginner tech #byte-sized tech #ctrl+strum blog shorts #routers
Posted on July 12, 2025 • Read more →
A quick, no-geek-degree guide to what a router is, how it directs your home network traffic, and my top-tier router picks for 2025.
⚡ Byte-Sized Tech: What Is an IP Address?

⚡ Byte-Sized Tech: What Is an IP Address?

#beginner tech #byte-sized tech #ctrl+strum blog shorts #networking basics #tech explained
Posted on July 07, 2025 • Read more →
Think of your IP address like your device’s home address. It tells the internet exactly where to send the data — just like how mail finds your front door. No jargon, just the basics — fast, simple, and kinda fun.
Between Burnout and Brilliance

Between Burnout and Brilliance

Posted on June 28, 2025 • Read more →
“At 2:47 AM, the only light is my monitor—between solitude and obsession, each small win feels like magic.”