15 Old-School Computer Nerd Pictures That Went All In On the Nostalgia

Nostalgia 4 days ago

Before there was such Silicon Valley, early computer nerds were busy at work laying down the groundwork for the true age of geekdom as we know it. This collection of photos aims to capture just a bit of nerdy nostalgia.

1. Fully locked in.

A person with glasses and a mustache is using a vintage computer in a cluttered room. They are surrounded by a monitor, a keyboard, disks, and office supplies on a wooden desk near a window with greenery visible outside.
anonymous

What a stache.

2. These lads are ready to ball out.

Two people with glasses stand back to back, holding swords. The person on the left wears a striped shirt, and the person on the right wears a dark shirt. The background is purple and pink, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
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What a fit going on on the left.

3. Hey there, sir, what you looking up?

A person with glasses and a dark shirt smiling while typing on a keyboard connected to an old CRT monitor. The room is decorated with toys and action figures, including a Batmobile model on top of the monitor.
anonymous

This guy is into Star Wars.

4. A studly nerd if I’ve ever seen one.

Man wearing glasses and a brown jacket holds a young child dressed in a pink hat and polka dot jacket. They stand in a yard with bare trees and a house in the background. Another person is visible in the distance.
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That’s stunning jacket.

5. That vest was a nice touch.

A woman in a blue top and patterned skirt smiles, holding a book and bag. A man in a white shirt and jeans holds a vintage computer and looks at her. Both are standing outside a building with glass doors.
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Typewriters were such a mood back in the day.

6. He looks like he’s never not going to be focused in.

A person is sitting at a desk, using a vintage computer terminal in a dimly lit room. Papers are pinned on a bulletin board beside them. The setup has a retro, old-fashioned feel, indicative of early computing technology.
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Buddy, how about a smile.

7. This kid’s going to get some serious work done one day.

A young person in a chair wears a T-shirt and shorts, sitting in a room with a vintage computer setup on a wooden desk. The wall features posters of cartoon characters and birds, and there's a red car poster on the door.
anonymous

This pic is pure nostalgia.

8. Howdy.

A person wearing glasses and a striped sweater is holding a computer circuit board. They are sitting beside an old CRT monitor, keyboard, and mouse on a desk. The background is a plain wall and a staircase.
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He’s probably built a computer or two in time.

9. He’s a well-read gent.

A person wearing glasses and a blue shirt sits in front of a vintage computer setup with a Commodore monitor and keyboard. A red chair and a lamp are in the background on top of a side table.
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Looks to be a long day at the screen.

10. Focused in.

A person in a suit sits at a vintage computer workstation with a large screen. They are using a keyboard, with folders and a rotary phone nearby. The screen displays a diagram with text.
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That’s not an easy device to have to type away on.

11. Hey there, buddy.

Black and white photo of a person wearing glasses and a headset, operating a large vintage television camera labeled "COM 2." Another person is partially visible adjusting equipment. The setting appears to be a studio with curtains in the background.
anonymous

This guy never makes mistakes.

12. Computer games back then were the best.

A child with curly hair, wearing a pink shirt and striped shorts, sits on an office chair using a vintage computer. The screen displays a program with various windows. Books and office supplies are in the background.
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Computer games really did hit different back in the day.

13. Wall Street interns of the olden days knew how to dress up.

Two young men in dress shirts and suspenders sit outside a building. One has a sandwich and papers, while the other has glasses and a tie draped over his shoulder. The background shows a blurred, classical-style building.
anonymous

How about those fits for the Wall Street aesthetic.

14. That’s a sharp tie if I’ve ever seen one.

A young man wearing glasses, a striped suit, and a patterned tie stands next to a young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a pink sleeveless top and a medallion necklace. They are smiling outdoors with a building in the background.
anonymous

Love the spectacles too.

15. Some legends.

A man wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt stands between two young boys. The man is smiling and leaning on the back of a chair. Both boys are wearing casual t-shirts and jeans. They are in a room with wood-paneled walls and framed pictures.
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Everyone seems to be having a great day indeed.

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