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Byte IT

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Driven by Curiosity.

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From the TRS-80 to local AIScroll to exploreJourney began 1977

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Experiments, interactive worlds, and the engineering behind them.

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AI & Systems

Hardware builds, practical automation, infrastructure, and working with AI.

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Computing History

From the first spark of personal computing to the machines that changed everything.

2026-10-31

What Was the Original Macintosh?

The 1984 Macintosh lost the first years and won the argument: how a fanless box with 128 KB and a one-button mouse made the graphical interface the way every computer now talks to you.…

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2026-10-31

What Was the IBM PC 5150?

The 1981 IBM 5150 didn’t invent the personal computer — it invented the PC. How a secret Boca Raton team’s open-architecture bet became the standard the whole industry built to.…

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2025-09-17

What Was the Intel 8086?

The Intel 8086, released in 1978, started the x86 family that still runs most of the world’s computers. Here’s what the chip actually was, and why the IBM PC’s 8088 version made computer…

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2025-09-16

What Was The Tandy TRS 80?

The real story of the 1977 Tandy TRS-80: designed in-house at Tandy, sold through Radio Shack at $599, and one of the three machines that started the personal computer…

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My Technology Journey and Byte IT

Hello, my name is Daymond Armstrong, and long before Byte IT existed, my technology journey began. In 1977, I sat down at a Tandy TRS80 and was instantly hooked. That first spark ignited a lifelong passion for computers and technology.


Shortly after the release of the IBM 8086, my father opened a computer service and repair shop. With the dawning of the PC era, my enthusiasm for learning and building grew even stronger.


Over the years, my career took me through leading companies such as Compaq (now HP), Cisco Systems, and others. But despite the opportunities, I often saw mismanagement and inefficiency. One of my most rewarding roles had me training teams across three countries—only to have our jobs eliminated once the training was done. That experience inspired me to form Byte IT, a company built on values of integrity, expertise, and real problem-solving.


Later, I returned to the corporate world, only to face more of the same challenges: mismanagement, short-sighted leadership, and even a mass layoff. These experiences only strengthened my belief that the IT world needs voices willing to share honest insights.


With more than 47 years of hands-on experience in PCs, networks, and countless sub-technologies, I’ve gained a perspective worth sharing. This site is where I document that technology journey—from the early days of personal computing to the innovations shaping our future.


So join me as I walk through the past, analyze the present, and look ahead to the future of technology.

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