The 8-Bit Guy is building his dream computer, heavily inspired by the Commodore 64. Before we go into what this computer will do and what capabilities it will have, it’s important to note the 8 ...

in the context of 8-bit home computing in the 80s. [Image by Akbkuku, CC BY 4.0] The Adam aimed to be an all-in-one computer package, targeting a family audience for both education and gaming ...

By the time Commodore 128 launched, it was the last 8-bit PC in an era of 16-bit PCs, thanks to the existence of Intel 8086. Fortunately, the existence of 16-bit PCs didn't completely nullify the ...

The 8-bit microcontroller remains a vital component in embedded design due to its power efficiency, adaptability, and ...

a 32-bit computer would work twice as fast internally as a 16-bit computer. In practice, 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit and 64-bit architectures are rarely identical even from the same manufacturer.

The IBM PC is released in August, 1981. The Apple Macintosh debuts in 1984. It features a simple, graphical interface, uses the 8-MHz, 32-bit Motorola 68000 CPU, and has a built-in 9-inch B/W screen.