James F. Mackenzie

I fix (and break) old computers on the internet! This is where I share all the behind-the-scenes bits — project files, fixes, quirks, and technical notes. Take whatever helps, and enjoy your own retro adventures!

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I love software rendering

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Sharp pixels, gritty colour banding, and DOS games running at resolutions their own era couldn’t manage. Why I still prefer the software renderer, and why it needs a fast PC.