What was your first computer growing up?
Apple II+ ca. 1981.
My parents owned the local Computerland franchises.
Apple II+ ca. 1981.
My parents owned the local Computerland franchises.
September 23, 2026 at 8:28 AM
What was your first computer growing up?
Apple II+ ca. 1981.
My parents owned the local Computerland franchises.
Apple II+ ca. 1981.
My parents owned the local Computerland franchises.
This is how crypto works. It's pretend money they tell you keeps growing in value as long as you never spend it. It exists only in computerland and if someone flips a switch, it disappears.
September 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is how crypto works. It's pretend money they tell you keeps growing in value as long as you never spend it. It exists only in computerland and if someone flips a switch, it disappears.
An ad from the Vancouver Sun.
ComputerLand seemed to have a problem distinguishing between Apple and Commodore gear.
Of course ComputerLand and Commodore faded into oblivion over time and Apple went on to a trillion+ dollar valuation, at one point saved by Microsoft.
ComputerLand seemed to have a problem distinguishing between Apple and Commodore gear.
Of course ComputerLand and Commodore faded into oblivion over time and Apple went on to a trillion+ dollar valuation, at one point saved by Microsoft.
August 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM
An ad from the Vancouver Sun.
ComputerLand seemed to have a problem distinguishing between Apple and Commodore gear.
Of course ComputerLand and Commodore faded into oblivion over time and Apple went on to a trillion+ dollar valuation, at one point saved by Microsoft.
ComputerLand seemed to have a problem distinguishing between Apple and Commodore gear.
Of course ComputerLand and Commodore faded into oblivion over time and Apple went on to a trillion+ dollar valuation, at one point saved by Microsoft.
well, I'd argue that's somewhat the point? there are *lots* of minor points of friction in one's life that can now potentially be automated without any software expertise, especially if that friction is primarily located within computerland
August 22, 2026 at 10:51 PM
well, I'd argue that's somewhat the point? there are *lots* of minor points of friction in one's life that can now potentially be automated without any software expertise, especially if that friction is primarily located within computerland
Since 1991, ComputerLand of Silicon Valley has quietly wired up California's schools, city halls and businesses. In 2024 it joined ISSQUARED.
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ComputerLand of Silicon Valley - 30 Years of Public-Sector IT in San Jose
A San Jose value-added reseller and managed IT partner serving California
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August 22, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Since 1991, ComputerLand of Silicon Valley has quietly wired up California's schools, city halls and businesses. In 2024 it joined ISSQUARED.
Full story on https://yespress.io/computerland-of-silicon-valley?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
Full story on https://yespress.io/computerland-of-silicon-valley?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
Random things that seem weird when you are out of #computerland for some time:
- Searched for a tutorial on how to build an off-grid toilet - found a tutorial which explains how to build a toilet... in Minecraft.
- Had to stop a bus on an optional stop. The board describes two ways to stop it […]
- Searched for a tutorial on how to build an off-grid toilet - found a tutorial which explains how to build a toilet... in Minecraft.
- Had to stop a bus on an optional stop. The board describes two ways to stop it […]
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August 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Random things that seem weird when you are out of #computerland for some time:
- Searched for a tutorial on how to build an off-grid toilet - found a tutorial which explains how to build a toilet... in Minecraft.
- Had to stop a bus on an optional stop. The board describes two ways to stop it […]
- Searched for a tutorial on how to build an off-grid toilet - found a tutorial which explains how to build a toilet... in Minecraft.
- Had to stop a bus on an optional stop. The board describes two ways to stop it […]
#1980s #commercials Vol. 271 was live with the final block I have from September 1986 #KEYT! Breakdown of #ads include #Ryder #SunCountry #PizzaHut #ComputerLand #WestOaks #LawyerReferralService #Ford #AppleCinnamonSquares #ProjectLiteracyUS #EarFoundation #Smokey&TheBandit
youtu.be/sazSUrXRAEA?...
youtu.be/sazSUrXRAEA?...
1980s Commercials Vol. 271 (9/1986)
YouTube video by Red Mountain Retro
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August 6, 2026 at 11:46 PM
#1980s #commercials Vol. 271 was live with the final block I have from September 1986 #KEYT! Breakdown of #ads include #Ryder #SunCountry #PizzaHut #ComputerLand #WestOaks #LawyerReferralService #Ford #AppleCinnamonSquares #ProjectLiteracyUS #EarFoundation #Smokey&TheBandit
youtu.be/sazSUrXRAEA?...
youtu.be/sazSUrXRAEA?...
New Release - ComputerLand Direct (1996)
ComputerLand Direct (1996)
ComputerLand Direct (1996)
www.retromags.com
July 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM
New Release - ComputerLand Direct (1996)
7) I read SO MUCH all day at work (email, articles, news, here, currently I'mreading a lot of conceptual math to get what is coming my way in computerland) that by the time I come home I just want the pictures and easy stuff.
8) I am a voracious reader so the rule of PhDs ≠ normies applies
8) I am a voracious reader so the rule of PhDs ≠ normies applies
July 8, 2026 at 10:41 PM
7) I read SO MUCH all day at work (email, articles, news, here, currently I'mreading a lot of conceptual math to get what is coming my way in computerland) that by the time I come home I just want the pictures and easy stuff.
8) I am a voracious reader so the rule of PhDs ≠ normies applies
8) I am a voracious reader so the rule of PhDs ≠ normies applies
shoulders are a scam in computerland
July 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM
shoulders are a scam in computerland
After my Heathkit, I bought the first-generation Apple II; no +, no e, just a 16k ram Apple with a 6502 processor.
$1199 +tax at Computerland. In 1979.
$1199 +tax at Computerland. In 1979.
July 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
After my Heathkit, I bought the first-generation Apple II; no +, no e, just a 16k ram Apple with a 6502 processor.
$1199 +tax at Computerland. In 1979.
$1199 +tax at Computerland. In 1979.
New for '92! Say hello to Alphagen. With a beefy onboard 486-66 CPU, 32 megs of RAM and a 4 hr NiMH battery pack, the Alphagen is ready to serve in any number of domestic tasks. Available in a bold range of colors like Beige, Putty, Warm Grey, and Clay. Buy one today at CompUSA or Computerland!
June 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
New for '92! Say hello to Alphagen. With a beefy onboard 486-66 CPU, 32 megs of RAM and a 4 hr NiMH battery pack, the Alphagen is ready to serve in any number of domestic tasks. Available in a bold range of colors like Beige, Putty, Warm Grey, and Clay. Buy one today at CompUSA or Computerland!
those were interesting times back then. my career had its beginnings at one of the very first computerland stores in the world. not entirely sure what my destiny would have been without those early days...
June 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM
those were interesting times back then. my career had its beginnings at one of the very first computerland stores in the world. not entirely sure what my destiny would have been without those early days...
I was working at ComputerLand HQ. A coworker’s son gave him a pirated version, and we all played it every day.
Then Doom. Then multiplayer Doom. A life changer, for sure.
Then Doom. Then multiplayer Doom. A life changer, for sure.
June 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I was working at ComputerLand HQ. A coworker’s son gave him a pirated version, and we all played it every day.
Then Doom. Then multiplayer Doom. A life changer, for sure.
Then Doom. Then multiplayer Doom. A life changer, for sure.
Connie Tang built a Silicon Valley IT empire from a storefront in 1991 - and just sold it 33 years later
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Connie Tang
CEO and founder of CCT Technologies / ComputerLand of Silicon Valley. 33 years building Northern California
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May 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Connie Tang built a Silicon Valley IT empire from a storefront in 1991 - and just sold it 33 years later
https://yespress.io/connie-tang?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social via Yespress
https://yespress.io/connie-tang?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social via Yespress
Een LLM geeft een probabilistische response op een vraag en is daardoor vaak hetzelfde. Random kan afgedwongen worden door de 'temperatuur' hoger te zetten, indien deze 0 is zou telkens bijna hetzelfde antwoord moeten komen. Random is in computerland per definitie een problematische aangelegenheid.
May 26, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Een LLM geeft een probabilistische response op een vraag en is daardoor vaak hetzelfde. Random kan afgedwongen worden door de 'temperatuur' hoger te zetten, indien deze 0 is zou telkens bijna hetzelfde antwoord moeten komen. Random is in computerland per definitie een problematische aangelegenheid.
I want to get out of computerland, I want to build a house. Already created the first drawing :)
May 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I want to get out of computerland, I want to build a house. Already created the first drawing :)
The topics of discussion in Computerland are getting boring, yes, AI is good/bad, yes Emacs/vim is the greatest editor, yes Facebook/Google/Microsoft are evil, and so what?
May 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The topics of discussion in Computerland are getting boring, yes, AI is good/bad, yes Emacs/vim is the greatest editor, yes Facebook/Google/Microsoft are evil, and so what?
Let me tell you about the success of ComputerLand and Digital Equipment Corporation. Oh, and Trump Casinos, of course.
May 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Let me tell you about the success of ComputerLand and Digital Equipment Corporation. Oh, and Trump Casinos, of course.
I was playing Doom. And a lot of softball, and a little hardball. Working at ComputerLand corporate HQ. Not a bad life, overall, but no extra money.
May 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I was playing Doom. And a lot of softball, and a little hardball. Working at ComputerLand corporate HQ. Not a bad life, overall, but no extra money.
You know what actually brings me joy in computerland? Recovering and modernizing old scientific codes. I learn new science & engineering, the codes get a new lease on life and an overhaul that will last them for another 30 years without maintenance. It's a better class of problem than anything […]
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oldbytes.space
April 29, 2026 at 4:44 AM
You know what actually brings me joy in computerland? Recovering and modernizing old scientific codes. I learn new science & engineering, the codes get a new lease on life and an overhaul that will last them for another 30 years without maintenance. It's a better class of problem than anything […]