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Tag: Retro
Retro Computers YouTube Channel
[google1] www.retrocomputers.eu also has a YouTube channel. You can subscribe by going to Retro Computers Youtube Channel, or click the YouTube icon at the top of any page on this
Replacing the battery in the BBC Master 512
The battery pack in my Master 512 (The model with the 80186 CPU) had died. I followed this simple guide to build my own battery
Computing History acquires a rare Acorn A680
The Centre for Computing History has acquired a rare Acorn A680 desktop computer. The A680 Technical Publishing System was developed by Acorn for Olivetti in
Keep calm and…
… play Amstrad! This is my current desktop background.
The BeebSID – Acorn SID Chip interface
I have finally got around to building my BeebSID. The BeebSID allows you to attach a Commodore SID audio chip to a Acorn BBC computer.
One of the best ICs ever – the MOS SID sound chip
The MOS Technology 6581/8580 SID (Sound Interface Device) is the built-in Programmable Sound Generator chip of the Commodore 64.
The IBM PC celebrates its 30th Birthday.
Today, the August 12 marks the 30th anniversary of the IBM Personal Computer. The IBM 5150 was IBM’s first ‘PC’. The first PC had the
Classic Computers In Only Fools And Horses Episodes
I was sent a link to this great article about computers that were used in Only Fools And Horses by @explodingwalrus on twitter. Nice to
My favourite Amstrad CPC game – Sorcery+
This has to be one of my favourite games for the Amstrad CPC. The aim of the game is to release all of the captured wizards placed all over the game. One you have released them all, you can proceed to the second part of the game to try and defeat the Necromancer.