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feertech.com
Getting data out of an old computer often means reaching for (or making up) a serial cable. Here's an example, transferring files from a Tatung Einstein to a Windows 10 computer using a USB to Serial adapter and a custom cable. Most of the details apply to other computers making it possible to swap files between retro and new machines relatively easily. |
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bytecellar.com
In October 1985 I purchased the first Amiga sold in the state of Virginia. It was a transformative experience to have that level of technology on the desk in front of me as a young geek. The Amiga 1000 was ... Continue reading |
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retro.moe
I assumed that the Commodore 1581 was failing because of a bad WD1772 IC (as documented in Part I). So I ordered a WD1772 replacement and the IC socket, I developed some basic desoldering skills, watched some desoldering videos, and also got a cheap desoldering iron from Radio Shack: So, I removed the board from the Commodore 1581 and started to desolder the IC. To my surprise, the $11-buck desolder iron worked pretty well. I was able to remove all the solder from the pins in a few minutes. |
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theonlydeadheadinthehameau.com
Round 30 of Laura's Weekly Song Challenge is an eclectic bunch of themes. 1. Post a video of a song that is about getting spiffied up. Oh, you mean 'dressed up'? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5mtclwloEQ 2. Post a video of a song that makes you cry for no particular reason. Well, I don't know about that, but maybe... |
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