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December 26, 2023

The Enduring Legacy of the Dot Matrix Printer

In the history of printing technology, few devices have etched as vivid a memory as the dot matrix printer, a fixture in offices and computer labs through the 1980s and 1990s. This post takes a nostalgic look at this iconic machine, exploring its technology, uses, and why it remains a […]
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September 27, 2023

The Copying Revolution: Before and After the Xerox 914

In the days before the Xerox 914 came onto the scene in 1959, making copies of documents was a far cry from the effortless process we know today. Various methods were employed, but they all had their limitations, making the quest for efficient duplication a challenging endeavor. The Challenges of […]
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July 30, 2023

A Glimpse into the Past: Hello Girls and Old Switchboard Systems

In the not-so-distant past, when telephones were a marvel of communication technology, connecting calls was a labor-intensive task handled by skilled operators known as “Hello Girls.” These dedicated women operated the heart of the telephone network – the switchboard systems – ensuring smooth and efficient communication across the globe. The […]
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May 30, 2023
Antique Typewriter

Typewriter Fun Facts: What a QWERTY layout!

On July 1, 1874, the first Remington typewriter was introduced to the market, along with the earliest version of the keyboard layout we still use today – the QWERTY layout! Designed by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes, the QWERTY layout had a clear purpose: to help typists increase their typing […]
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