Retro

Why 90s Games Are So Much Fun

By Emma C
You will often hear that the games today are so much better than those of previous generations and in some respects, that is true. The graphics are better, the sound is also better and there is nothing from the 90s that can compare to the speed of today’s gaming systems and PCs. No, you won’t find games you can play in VR with the right headset, however, that’s about as far as it goes if you are looking for some good old-fashioned fun. Let’s look at some of the reasons why 90s games are so much

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The Evolution of the Internet: 90s to Now

By Emma C
Even for those of us that remember the 90s, it is hard to recall what we did before the days of mobile devices and constant access to the internet. In 1984, less than 10% of households had a computer or access to the internet. Today, there are about 900,000 domains registered per week. So in about 30 years, we went from barely any computers in homes to almost one million new websites registered each week. Here are some more ways the internet evolved from then to now.EntertainmentToday, there is instant access to all kinds of information from shopping

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The 90s vs. Today: How Technology Has Changed Our Favorite Things

By Emma C
Unlike any other decade in the last 50 years, the 1990s was when technology changed our lives. Internet technology and the World Wide Web transformed the world. Little expertise was required to explore the internet, just a dial-up modem and a computer. America Online, better known today as AOL, was incredibly popular, with people rushing home after work to check their email and hear the familiar message, "You've got mail." From how we consume movies to how we socialize with friends and meet new people, the technological revolution that began in the 1990s still reverberates today. Gaming Culture: Then vs.

Life

Learn A New Language With These 5 ‘90s Movies

By Emma C
Watching throwback movies is a great way of connecting with our own past. It’s an exercise in nostalgia, which is why we love it. However, if we look further afield, we can actually learn from old movies. This is especially true if we are willing to look to different cultures for content.If you love travel and culture, you probably wish you could speak more languages. The good news is that you can learn to speak languages by watching old movies. The best way to learn languages is to actually interact with them, which makes movies the perfect vehicle.

Pop Culture

What to Look for in the Best Dating Apps of 2022

By Emma C
Many people today turn to dating apps and websites when they are in search of compatible partners. Whether you want to date casually or you are ready to settle down by getting married and having kids, selecting the right dating app can make the task of finding your perfect match a lot easier, and it can help you save quite a bit of time too. With so many platforms to choose from, it can be difficult to figure out which dating app is right for you. The key is finding the perfect dating app for your unique needs and preferences,

Pop Culture

Skills you need as a digital content creator

By Emma C
Content marketing is the new thing, for marketing these days. In all honesty, it actually is not but only, now, people are able to realize its worth and they are turning to it. With the passage of time and a leap into the digitalized world – it is important for brands to have an audience base digitally as well. Most people, these days, no matter young or old – spend their time on social media and the internet. You get an edge to use the internet for better outreach. We recommend you to check Spectrum internet for amazing deals because you will

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How Did Dental Care Change in the 90s?

By Emma C
For many years, getting metal braces was the most popular dental realignment option on the market. Options like clear aligners and ceramic braces were not popularized, or not even available. Now that food labs can screen for ingredients at 0.1% and lower, fewer people need dental care for highly sugary foods. But with new technologies, more dental and orthodontic procedures are available. So when did that change?The History of BracesThe first time that braces (or a form of them) were used was in 1819, according to Orthodontics Limited. Gum elastics soon followed that development in the 19th century,

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Why the 90s Produced the Best Decade of Cars

By Emma C
This throwback Thursday, we're looking at how the 90s was truly the best decade for cars, hands down! The 90s brought with it our favorite millennial sitcoms, cartoons, commercials, toys, pop music, and of course, superfast (and safe) cars!Although many people might think that the 60s or 70s muscle-car era was the best for cars, or even the past decade from the 2010s and up, just look around your neighborhood and you'll find that 90s cars are still going strong!Room for CreativityThere are around 6 million cars sold every year in the United States, with many of these

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5 Questions to ask before signing a contract for a party bus rental

By Emma C
You're renting a party bus for your college graduation, sister's birthday, or another important upcoming event in your life. Before signing the contract, you need to ask yourself a few questions to ensure you're getting all the fine print details straight. Here are five questions to ask before making the deal final.1. What's Your COVID-19 Policy?The pandemic has changed everything. You should ask about the business's COVID-19 policy. It's the company's responsibility to keep people safe on their buses while riding in it, so they need to have a policy in place for it. Each company's and state's

Retro

Top 5 Old Programming Languages Still Worth Learning Today

By Emma C
Programming and programming development today is an ever-growing field. While there are many educational opportunities to learn newer languages such as Python and JavaScript, there are still courses available today for older programming languages. Coders and developers will find their own personal taste with the language that works best for them, and there’s plenty of jobs available even with older languages.When you are launching your educational journey into a programming language, you aren’t going to be stuck on the current trends. You can still learn the older programming languages to develop versatile skills and make you a
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