Silicon Canals

9 things Boomers who grew up in the 80s can identify by sound alone—and Gen Z wouldn’t recognize a single one

These 9 mechanical symphonies that once soundtracked every 80s kid's daily life—from the alien screech of dial-up internet to ...
VegOut Magazine

You know you're a true boomer when these 8 sounds instantly transport you back to childhood

These mechanical symphonies of rotary phones, dial-up modems, and typewriter keys aren't just nostalgic noise—they're the DNA ...
PC Gamer

I just learned that before the internet, 'online' actually meant 'offline' and it's turned my world upside down

Words change meaning at lightning speed in the modern memetic internet era; if you're over the age of 30 and not terminally online, Gen Z / Alpha lingo is probably going to lose you somewhere between ...
clickondetroit.com

AOL's dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era

NEW YORK – It's official: AOL's dial-up internet has taken its last bow. AOL previously confirmed it would be pulling the plug on Tuesday (Sept. 30) — writing in a brief update on its support site ...
Kiii3 News

End of an era: AOL discontinues dial-up internet service after more than 30 years

WASHINGTON — The sound that defined the early days of the internet is going silent forever. AOL is shutting down its dial-up internet service on Tuesday, ending more than three decades of the iconic ...