Have you just bought a used Sony PlayStation 4? Does the fan run so fast that your PS4 will soon take flight? Is the PS4 Pro too noisy? Well, let me tell you one thing: it's not normal. Fortunately, the solution [...]
Here is the complete list of commands, functions and variables reserved for the Basic V3.5 of the Commodore 16, C-116 and Commodore Plus/4. This is a simple compendium to remember all the commands, instructions and functions, when you already [...]
Here are some solutions immediately: how to make a screenshot from Windows PC? A screenshot is a photo of the screen, instantaneous, which is you can glue in the documents or you can save as a jpg image. It's like taking a photo of the computer monitor […]
Here is the list of commands of the Basic V7 of the Commodore 128, with a simple explanation. This is a simple compendium to remember all the commands, instructions and functions, when you already know how to use them! The BASIC V7 of the [...]
I was recently delivered to me a call from Fitbit for the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch. Really? A call for a smartwatch? I thought the calls were the prerogative of cars, instead ... my experience with smartwatches my experience with [...]
On the occasion of my visit to the HistoryBit retro computer collection, I had the pleasure of meeting Davide Fornasiero, together with his brother Alberto Fornasiero. Davide has always been passionate about vintage technology. He made this documentary, which describes the evolution [...]
Here is the fourth installment of the repair of my first Amiga 500, which I bought a couple of years ago! We use AmigaTestKit to control the whole computer. Was it better to buy a computer already tested and working? I would say yes! Let's proceed with [...]
Here, finally, the proof of the Commodore PET CBM 8032 that I had purchased on eBay in the United States and that I had told you about in this video. I found a way to power it at 110V! I hope you can take some cues, if [...]
I had been following some auctions on eBay for some time to buy a Commodore PET, CBM 8032 (or another similar model) and finally the opportunity arose for a computer that didn't cost a lot. Despite the price […]
Connecting a remote computer to the VPN, to connect to the home or office LAN, offers many advantages. To do this, in this article we have set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network), with SoftEther VPN Server, which [...]
Connecting remotely to the home or office LAN offers multiple functions. To do this, in this article, we see how to create a VPN (Virtual Private Network) server, which acts as a bridge between the remote computer [...]
Is there a mouse for the Commodore 64? Here is the Commodore 1350 mouse! Let's see where I bought it, try it with The Final Cartridge III+ and open it to clean it. Trying The Final Cartridge III+ interface, an interface that connects to the […]
Today we talk about DiagROM and start replacing the keyboard membrane of the Amiga 500. We are at the third installment of the endless story of this Amiga 500 that I bought last year! Can a repair last so long? Unfortunately the answer [...]
Today I want to talk to you about the divine artistic installation! Dante's avatar. Divine! It is an artistic installation designed and created by the University of Pisa - D.I.C.I. - Astro Laboratory, under the artistic direction of Foll.ia Lab. It is a cycle of events on the occasion of the celebrations [...]
Here is the review of the TapeCart SD, which was given to me by Vincenzo Santoro of www.winmar.it. The SD TapeCart that was given to me is a special version! It is an interface that connects to the datassette port of the Commodore 64 [...]
Every now and then a good luck also happens. Look at what a friend gave me? It is an Atari 1040 ST F, with SM124 monitor. Along with the computer and monitor, there are also accessories. There is a box of diskettes, a [...]
Welcome to the eighth episode of the Basic language course! In today's video, we learn how to write a simple program starting from an idea. How to write a program: the flow diagram suppose we want to write a very simple program to generate [...]
Here is the complete list of the controls, functions and confidential variables of the Basic V2 of the Commodore 64, with a simple explanation and an example of use. This is a simple compendium to remember all the commands, instructions and […]
In this video article we talk about how to build a replica of The Final Cartridge III+. Let's see how to get the printed circuit board of the interface on PCBWay, how to solder all the electronic components and how to program the EPROM through the cheap programmer TL866II Plus. [...]
Let's rebuild the corroded tracks of the printed circuit and solder the socket of the Paula CSG 8364R7 audio chip: here is the second episode of the never-ending story of the Repair and Testing of the Amiga 500 that I purchased last year. In the previous video, I […]
Welcome to the second episode of the column The Latest Discovery of Retro Technology! We see the Penny record player internally, clean it and analyze how it works. Country of production: Italy.Manufacturer: MusicalNastro, MusicalSound.Model: Penny 222D.Years of production: 1975 - 1988.Operating voltages: 220 Volt […]
Let's repair the power supply of the Atari 1050 floppy disk drive, which, in the previous video, had blown the power! Even if it's just a transformer, the repair made me sweat! I recommend, always unplug when working on electrical circuits: [...]
Today I start to tell you the never-ending story of the repair of the Amiga 500 that I purchased last year and which I hoped to be able to use quickly! Purchase of the Amiga 500 I found an interesting advert on Facebook Marketplace. According to the seller, the computer was […]
The repair of an Amiga 500 came in handy to create a tutorial on how to desolder a socket, from the PCB, with the ZD-8915 desoldering station. In the video, at minute 9:35, there is a tutorial on how to set up and use the station […]
I recently purchased an Atari 800XL, complete with Atari 1050 floppy disk drive. Here is the unboxing and first boot... with short circuit! Before turning on a computer that has not been used for years, remember to follow the steps in this video article. Advice […]
In this video, we see how to improve the picture quality of the Commodore 64, 128 and Commodore 16 by using an S-Video cable instead of the Composite Video (CVBS) cable. If you connect your Commodore to a modern LCD TV, plasma [...]
It can happen that, sometimes, you forget the PC turned on and remain in operation throughout the night. In this article, we see how to automatically turn off the PC at a scheduled time, appropriately setting Windows 10. Let's also see how to avoid [...]
Welcome to the seventh installment of the Basic language course. It is a very practical episode! Let's see how to create a sprite for the Commodore 64, with SpriteMate, in a really simple and fast way. Using an example program in Basic, we move the [...]
The bike struggles to start? The scooter does not turn on? The starter is spinning, but the engine is not starting? Or, even, the starter does not even turn? Probably the fault lies with the battery, which needs to be replaced. Let's see [...]
Welcome to the new section: "The Latest Rediscover of Retro Technology"! Today we talk about my latest purchase: a Telefunken Mignonette MF R231 tube radio. The Telefunken Mignonette MF tube radio dates back to 1955, 1956. The audio amplifier is with EL84 valve [...]