https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/javascript/ Recent content in Javascript on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-09-self-hosted-browser-pc-emulators-v86-webvm-pcjs-guide/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-09-self-hosted-browser-pc-emulators-v86-webvm-pcjs-guide/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>Browser-based PC emulators let you run full x86 operating systems and vintage computers directly in a web browser — no installation, no VMs, no downloads. These tools compile x86 machine code to WebAssembly at runtime, creating a surprisingly capable virtual machine inside a browser tab. Whether you&rsquo;re preserving retro software, teaching operating system concepts, or building a self-hosted computer museum, these projects make it possible to run Windows 95, Linux, DOS, and even classic IBM PC systems from any modern browser.</p>