Cham’s Chronicle Blog

By Chamara Samarawickrama

Chamara Samarawickrama with his 486 DX4 computer

From 486 DX4 to Quake: A Childhood in Pixels and Sound

Nostalgic journey through 90s PC gaming, from 486 DX4 to Quake, S3 Graphics, and Sound Blaster.

From old walls to new shrine: The Black Headed Oriole plaque

A rescued Sri Lankan wall plaque reborn as a shrine artifact, blending heritage and continuity.

Sri Lanka’s Largest Antivirus Deal – A Chronicle

Documenting the landmark antivirus deal that shaped Sri Lanka’s IT resilience.

🏛 The Four Pillars of Cham’s Domains

A Chronicle of Cham’s sovereign domain stewardship, mapping legacy and comfort.

🍴 Chamara & KoKi’s Lunch Hunt Chronicle

A playful food journey, immortalizing everyday rituals into Chronicle artifacts.

📞 Dial‑up Internet Chronicles

From midnight secrets to ISP server rooms: Chamara Samarawickrama’s nostalgic dial‑up journey.

💾 Floppy Disk Sagas

From DOS mastery to Mortal Kombat walks, antivirus battles, and Unity Plaza discoveries.

🎞️ From VHS to CDs: Hunting Digital Treasures

From VHS rentals to CD libraries, Unity Plaza hunts, and hidden Fort distributors.