Why the AGC is iconic The Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) was not just a contemporary computer; it embodied an entire design philosophy. It was created for an environment where failure had an immeasurable cost, resources were scarce, and software updates were essentially “hardwired” into core rope memory. This forced a discipline in hardware and software…

Gone are the days when choosing a computer meant picking between a bulky desktop or a heavy laptop. Thanks to rapid advances in technology, a new player has entered the game: the portable mini PC. Small in size but big on performance, these compact machines are becoming increasingly popular with everyone from remote workers to…