Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
History of computers, digital electronics, hardware manufacturers, and software developers.
1008 questions
Retro hardware generally: boards, extension cards, power supplies, peripherals. Use more specific tags as appropriate; use [case] instead for enclosures.
581 questions
MS-DOS, the Microsoft Disk Operating System, its OEM-branded versions, and x86 DOS clones in general.
370 questions
For questions about the different versions and products of the Commodore 64
319 questions
For questions about the early IBM PC, clones and compatible systems.
294 questions
Programming aspects of retro systems and historical programming languages. Please check for language-specific tags first and use those instead, if applicable.
287 questions
The Apple II series of personal computers and related software and hardware. Use [apple-iigs] for the Apple IIgs in particular, or [apple] for Apple hardware in general.
278 questions
Assembly languages in general, of any architecture. Use with the particular processor’s tag as appropriate.
268 questions
For questions related to the Commodore Amiga family of personal computers.
240 questions
Use, restoration and imaging of floppy disks; low-level formats of floppy media. Consider [file-system] for high-level formatting.
226 questions
For questions regarding graphical - as opposed to text - processing and display.
225 questions
The Zilog Z80 microprocessor. Prefer [game-boy] instead for questions about the Game Boy CPU nicknamed the ‘GBZ80’.
217 questions
For 6502 series of processors, including hardware and assembly language questions. Use with [hardware] for the hardware interface in particular.
204 questions
For questions about computer memory in a retrocomputing context
204 questions
Processes and software for emulating retro hardware (e.g. MAME, QEMU). NOT EVERY EMULATION QUESTION IS ON-TOPIC; SEE TAG WIKI.
185 questions
BASIC: a high-level programming language favored in retro systems. For dialect-specific questions, use a tag such as [microsoft-basic], [applesoft-basic], etc.
185 questions
For questions regarding hardware and drivers used for video output.
176 questions
For questions about the different versions and products of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer
160 questions
Requests to identify a game played on a retro platform, based on appearance in media or a recollection. ⚠️ PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ENOUGH DETAIL. See tag wiki for guidance.
154 questions
Retro games, both hardware and software-based. ⚠️ NOT EVERY GAMING QUESTION IS ON-TOPIC. See tag wiki for guidance.
152 questions
For questions regarding the products of IBM, International Business Machines.
145 questions
For questions about Apple's Macintosh line of computers.
143 questions
For questions about the maintenance, usage, or history of retro keyboards.
142 questions
Commodore Business Machines and their products. Use more specific tags like [commodore-64] or [amiga] instead if appropriate.
130 questions
For questions about the applications and programs that can be run on retro devices (computers, etc.)
126 questions
The C programming language: its historical aspects and use on/targetting retro platforms.
118 questions
For questions about the different versions and products of the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
102 questions
Hard disk drives: hardware, connection, low-level format and drivers.
101 questions
Cathode Ray Tube monitors: principles of operation and use with computing devices. ⚠️⚡☠️ DO NOT REPAIR OR DISASSEMBLE CRT MONITORS; SEE TAG WIKI FOR DETAILS. ☠️⚡⚠️
99 questions
General questions about computer chips and chipsets in retro hardware. Use a specific chip’s tag instead if available.
98 questions
The Intel x86 family of architectures in general. Contemporary systems are OFF-TOPIC! Use the specific architecture’s tag if applicable.
95 questions
Floppy drives and accessing floppy disks from historical computers, ranging from 8″ down to 3.25″ and other non-standard sizes.
95 questions