Projects & Experiments

Independent web tools, user interface archaeology, and computing experiments built for useful nostalgia.

Retropedia 96 Encyclopedia

Live Wikipedia Feed

Experience the modern World Wide Web through the nostalgic lens of Microsoft Encarta '96. Features instant topic search, live Wikipedia article rendering, classic drop-cap serif typography, media callout boxes, and full article outline navigationβ€”all styled in authentic Windows 95 CD-ROM aesthetics.

What started as a weather prototype on this server graduated into a full standalone community telemetry platform for Kane County, Illinois. Includes local observations, NWS HeatRisk models, radar maps, and static RSS syndication; as well as a community calendar and business directory.

RetroCanvas

Creative Tool

Classic Windows 95 style Paint studio reimagined for both computer mouse drawing and iPad touch/stylus painting. Features pencil, smooth calligraphy brushes, 4-way recursive flood fill bucket, retro spray can, shapes, color picker, kid sticker stamps, and built-in coloring pages (dinosaurs, space rockets, castles, pets, and ocean life). Includes a full undo/redo stack, local art gallery, 24-bit BMP and PNG export, and optional retro sound effects. 100% kid-safe and ad-free.

Looking for classic parlor, board, card, and arcade games? Visit our dedicated Games & Arcade collection featuring RetroInvaders (Space Invaders), The Oregon Trail, RetroPoly (Monopoly), Windows 95 Solitaire, RetroUno, Video Poker, Blackjack, Minesweeper, RetroBreaker, Mahjong, and more. 100% ad-free, tracker-free, and kid-safe.

RetroTech TripMaker

GIS • Leaflet

Vintage 1990s desktop highway routing and trip planner inspired by Rand McNally TripMaker and AAA Map'n'Go. Features classic window dialogs, route waypoint management, cost calculators, and interactive map layers.