We learn to do something by doing it. There is no other way.

We learn to do something by doing it. There is no other way.

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  • Tim Slavin

    Tim is an award-winning writer and technologist who enjoys teaching tech to non-technical people. He has many years experience with web sites and applications in business, technical, and creative roles. He and his wife have two kids, now teenagers, who are mad about video games.

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A fun, DIY electronics project that’ll keep you from bumping around in the dark!

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How did video games become popular before the internet? It’s all about shareware, floppy disks, and human cleverness!

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