40 Nostalgic Technology Snapshots From The 90s And Early 2000s Before Touchscreens Ruined Everything

Ah, the days before touchscreens took over everything—back when technology had buttons, switches, and actual tactile feedback.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good touchscreen on my phone, but for everything else? Give me the reliability of a solid button or a satisfying switch any day.

This post is a nostalgic look back at the technology of the 90s and early 2000s, when gadgets had heft, durability, and sometimes way too many buttons (looking at you, old remotes).

These nostalgic snapshots will take you back to a time when your biggest tech struggle was rewinding a VHS tape or remembering which CD player worked. Let’s dive into the button-filled past.

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Mike

Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome