Tech Class: Games, Entertainment & Internet Archive 10/8/2026

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 Tech Class: Games, Entertainment & Internet Archive

Infographic titled 'Classics, Games, and Digital Safety: A Digital Exploration Guide' outlining email spoofing protection, cognitive benefits of brain games, instructions for the Chrome Dinosaur game, retro games and open-licensed movies on the Internet Archive, Mac App Store game management, and recovering old websites via the Wayback Machine.

"Master classic games, stay safe online, and explore the digital past with our latest visual guide! 🎮 An all-in-one resource for unlocking old PC favorites, keeping your brain sharp, and preventing online scams. Use this infographic as a visual recap and handy reference. #DigitalExploration #ClassicGames #CyberSecurity #InternetArchive #TechGuide"



  • [ ] Visit archive.org and explore — assigned as homework for all participants
  • [ ] Research which Classic PC Games on Internet Archive can be played directly in the browser vs. require a download
  • [ ] Cover podcasts and other digital entertainment in a future session

Email Spoofing Recap

  • Recap of a prior session: a spoofing website was shown that mimicked Coinbase with a fake phone number in the subject line
  • Recommendation: always go directly to the source — do not click links or call numbers from suspicious emails
  • Resource mentioned: safephonebook.org — a verified phone number directory created by the presenter

Games Discussion

  • Encouraged participants to recognize that they already play games (Wordle, Sudoku, solitaire, crossword puzzles) and not to dismiss the topic
  • Brief discussion: Wordle may eventually run out of 5-letter words, and a participant raised the possibility it could use offensive words
  • Noted that even simple games build fine motor skills and keep the brain active

Chrome Dinosaur Game

  • Built into Google Chrome; appears automatically when there is no internet connection
  • Can also be accessed anytime by typing chrome://dino in the Chrome address bar
  • Gameplay: press the spacebar to jump over obstacles; a "start slower" handicap option is available on the screen
  • Only available on a computer, not on a phone or tablet

Internet Archive — Classic Games

  • archive.org archives software, websites, movies, music, and more going back to the earliest days of the internet; offices are in San Francisco on Clement Street
  • Under the Software section (floppy disk icon), there are categories including Classic PC Games
  • Examples shown: Fish Tycoon, 3D Pinball, Pong (via emulator — no disc required)
  • Note: some games may need to be downloaded rather than played directly in the browser

Downloading Games from the App Store (Mac)

  • Games can be downloaded from the Mac App Store under the Arcade or Play sections
  • Demo: downloaded and played a Pong clone (PPG Lite)
  • To find a downloaded app: open Launchpad (search for it using the magnifier/Spotlight if not on the dock)
  • To remove an app: go to Launchpad, click and hold the app, then click the X — same as on a phone
  • Many game types are available: Space Invaders, Asteroids, checkers, Scrabble, Hangman, casino games, card games (Gin Rummy, Uno, Go Fish)

Watching Movies — YouTube & Internet Archive

  • On YouTube, search for a movie title with the words "full movie" to find complete films
  • Internet Archive also hosts movies — many older films are freely available as their copyrights have expired (open licensed)
    • No login required, and no ads
    • Access via archive.org → click the film strip icon → search or browse by genre
    • Example shown: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1 hr 22 min)
    • Howard confirmed having used the Internet Archive for movies

Internet Archive — Wayback Machine (Old Websites)

  • The Wayback Machine on archive.org archives snapshots of websites going back in time
  • Use case: a participant asked whether old websites built with a discontinued Apple tool (iWeb) might be recoverable — the answer is possibly yes
  • Presenter shared an example of recovering a friend's lost nonprofit website content by finding it in the Wayback Machine, then rebuilding the site without needing any passwords or original files
  • Participants also tried searching for old films by actor names (Sylvia Sims, Rudolph Valentino) — results include video, audio, and other media, and can be filtered
  • Internet Archive is a nonprofit — donations are welcome

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