RAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own memory using ancient Apollo-era tech — USB drive resurrects hand-threaded magnetic core memory using salvaged Russian computer parts

Ava Taylor — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:23:37 +0000

As PC enthusiasts grapple with the relentless reality of component cost hikes and what some are calling the RAMpocalypse, the demand for ingenious, left-field solutions has surged. While manufacturers focus on pushing the limits of modern silicon, a new wave of makers is looking back to computing history to invent entirely new ways of storing […]

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In old PCs, what was the function of the “Turbo” button?

Emma James — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:11:37 +0000

There are certain relics in the history of technology that manage to capture the imagination, not just for their complexity, but for their sheer, charming simplicity. One such forgotten feature belongs to the golden age of personal computing: the legendary Turbo button. Long before modern operating systems and sleek graphical interfaces dominated the desktop experience, […]

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RAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own memory using ancient Apollo-era tech — USB drive resurrects hand-threaded magnetic core memory using salvaged Russian computer parts

In old PCs, what was the function of the “Turbo” button?