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| | blog.vladovince.com

[AI summary] The article details the author's extensive project involving the restoration and enhancement of a Macintosh 512K computer, starting with the goal of experiencing the original Macintosh's capabilities. The process included downgrading the ROM to match the original 128K Mac, installing a custom switcher board to toggle between 128K and 512K RAM, repairing various hardware components such as the floppy drive and keyboard, and integrating upgrades like the SCSI and memory expansion. The project evolved into a complex endeavor with numerous challenges and learning experiences, ultimately resulting in a more functional and usable 512K system that closely resembles a Macintosh Plus.
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| | linuxjedi.co.uk

Karl at Retro32 likes to challenge me, and this time he had an interesting one. When he turned on an Amiga 600 motherboard he acquired, smoke and a small flame...
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| | retrorepairsandrefurbs.com

Early this year, a friend of mine asked me to take a look at their 1990s Apple Macintosh LC475 computer & matching 12" RGB CRT display - these worked until a couple of years ago, but the LC475 was no longer booting & the CRT was no longer displaying an image. Macintosh LC475 & M1296Z...
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| | bentsukun.ch

[AI summary] The author discusses their experience with the Pinebook Pro, an open-source ARM laptop, highlighting its strengths in hackability and customization, while noting its shortcomings in hardware specifications compared to other laptops.
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