“Ancient Numbers”
I came across a very interesting article this week that was talking about an ancient number system developed by a...
Scott Hamilton
“The End of an Era”
Last week there was a quiet change that went almost unnoticed, but it ended an era that had lasted two...
“Fake AI”
In the midst of the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence it appears that a new trend is taking hold. As...
Lesson 10 – Sorting Algorithms
Sorting algorithms help to improve the organization of data, allowing you to find information faster during searching and improve both...
“Emulators Everywhere!”
As I am sure you have all become aware, I have renewed my interest in classic computing hardware and as...
Lesson 9 – Self-balancing Robot
Sorry but you are on your own for a robot frame. you have two motors in your kit, you can...
“When Did Computers Lose the Fun?”
I was looking through a bunch of old computer magazines and articles over the last week trying to see if...
“Classic vs. Modern Computing”
I was feeling a bit nostalgic this week and began to think about some of the differences between computers 40...
Lesson 8 – The Theremin
This week you will be building a Theremin, which is a musical instrument controlled by positioning of the hands in...
“Quicksort Inventor Tony Hoare dies”
I found out late last week that one of the heroes of early computing passed away on March 5, 2026,...
