Improve Privacy: delete traces of pc use
Why erase traces of PC use? The topic of Privacy is very controversial. Many feel the need not to make their actions public, but not for doing something wrong! Using the PC, you always leave a lot of [...]
Author Archives: Amedeo Valoroso
Adjust the Commodore 1541 with Speed Test by Zibri
In this video I explain how to measure and, if necessary, recalibrate the rotation speed of the Commodore 1541 floppy disk drive with Speed Test by Zibri. After so many years, in fact, it is very likely that the disc rotates at a different speed [...]
Commodore 64 Vs modern PC?
Commodore 64 Vs Modern PC? The question is this: how much better are modern computers, compared to the Commodore 64? Let's see it in this video. The answer is not so obvious, also because it is not possible to make completely homogeneous comparisons. [...]
Windows 10 Shortcuts, Tips and Tricks # 2
I have always found it particularly interesting to discover and use tips and tricks, tricks, hidden features, in short: the shortcuts of Windows 10. I have described the top 5 tricks in this article. Now let's see 5 more. Capture a screenshot [...]
Useful Windows 10 Tricks, Tips and Tricks # 1
I have always found it particularly interesting to discover and use tips and tricks, keyboard shortcuts, tips, in short: useful tricks for Windows 10. Some tricks are already known and used, but others are more particular. Here, then, the [...]
DraCopy: copy, rename and delete a file
In this video I show how to copy a file from micro SD to floppy disc and vice versa, using the Commodore 64 and the DraCopy by Draco software. Below the video, I have described all the steps. Hardware components for the experiment The components [...]
Datel Action Replay 1988, the video of the test
Today I want to talk to you about the Datel Action Replay, the latest technological innovation... from 1988! Datel is an English company, still active, that produces interfaces and accessories to improve the gaming experience. The Datel Action Replay allows you to freeze a game […]
Blue arrows on Windows 10 icons, how to remove them
The blue arrows on the Windows 10 desktop icons indicate that the files they refer to are compressed. A recent Windows 10 update made them visible and… completely defaced my desktop. By informing yourself online, […]
Repair reel recorder Aristona EW5504
Reel to reel recorders have their own innate charm. Therefore, when I saw an Aristona EW5504 reel tape recorder on a classifieds site, I immediately contacted the seller. Aristona (as well as Radiola was), was a brand [...]
SD card emulator for Commodore VIC-20
With my unexpanded Commodore VIC-20, loading games with the datassette is not a very difficult task. The files are small in size, so the loading time is still acceptable. However, it seems useful to me to be able to transfer games, [...]
SD2IEC: the disk drive emulator for Commodore 16
I bought an SD2IEC disk drive emulator, which I use for both the Commodore 16 and other Commodores I own. With the emulator, I also purchased a microSD containing over 3GB of programs, video games and utilities. I described how it works [...]
SD2IEC floppy emulator for Commodore 64
It seems useful to me to be able to transfer games, programs or utilities from my PC to the Commodore and vice versa. For this I bought an SD2IEC floppy emulator for Commodore 64. I found and bought on eBay an SD2IEC emulator, including microSD […]
Commodore 64 WiFi Modem, Review
I recently bought a Commodore 64 WiFi modem in kit form on eBay. The price was attractive. The kit consists of a few components: using the appropriate equipment, assembly took a few minutes. Unfortunately, the modem I bought does not [...]
Create an application with Visual Basic
In this article I explained how to download and install Visual Basic for free. But how to create the first application? Well, in this article I'm going to explain how to create an application with Visual Basic. I will not deal now with the actual programming, [...]
Install Visual Basic, Visual Studio for free
Do you want to start learning to program and you don't know which programming language to orient yourself on? Start installing Visual Basic for free. Visual Basic (also called VB.NET) is a programming language developed by Microsoft. It is very powerful and allows you to [...]
The 17 Best Seo Techniques On Page, Search Engine Optimization
Already in 2014, after obtaining the certificate of SEO Guru, I had published a guide, in English, for the best SEO techniques (optimization of websites to appear at the top in search engines), both On Page and [...]
Reduce flickering of LED bulbs
Have you ever mounted an LED bulb on your car instead of an arrow, a reversing light and saw it flash quickly? It is an annoying effect, which some call flickering, others flickering of light bulbs [...]
Install Windows 10 on old PCs
Should I install Windows 10 on old PCs? In this article I will try to give an answer and make some clarity. There are some factors to take into account, in particular: how old is the computer where you want [...]
Riparazione memoria Commodore 64
This article on Commodore 64 memory repair is part of a much larger restoration. In fact, I found an old Commodore 64 retrocomputer on Facebook Marketplace for a few euros, but it had several flaws. First of all, they were all missing [...]
Commodore 16 repair
Here's another retrocomputer article: Commodore 16 repair. Sifting through Facebook Marketplace, I was struck by this listing for a used, non-working Commodore 16. The price was good, precisely because the computer had problems. TO […]
Permanent removal of pre-installed Windows 10 apps
When you install Windows 10, you immediately realize that the operating system is full of pre-installed apps, which take up unnecessary space and, above all, make the Start Menu a big mess. In this article I describe how to carry out the removal [...]
Uninstalling Windows 10 default apps
When you buy a computer with Windows 10, you immediately realize that the operating system is full of pre-installed apps, which take up unnecessary space and, above all, make the Start Menu a big mess. How to uninstall Apps [...]
PHP update of VestaCP to version 7.3
Do you urgently need a PHP update of VestaCP to version 7.3? Recently, those who use WordPress will have noticed, in the Bulletin Board, this notice: This article is aimed at those who use, for hosting the website, the VestaCP control panel [...]
Commodore VIC-20 restoration
Why did I buy a Commodore VIC-20? I started programming as a child with the Commodore 64 that we had in the family, which was later replaced with the more modern and performing (for the time) Commodore 128. Recently the [...]
Useful CentOS Commands for Server Administrators
Very often, for those approaching Linux servers for the first time, there is a bit of embarrassment. There is no graphical interface, but only a text-based command shell. Here is a list of CentOS commands useful for those who [...]
Recapping Sanyo MR-909 tape recorder
While consulting a classifieds site for the sale of used items, I recently came across an old Sanyo MR-909 tape recorder. The post was clear, the reel recorder was not working, but I still decided to buy it with [...]
Sanyo MR-909 reel recorder restoration
While consulting a used item listing site, I recently came across an old audio reel tape recorder, a Sanyo MR-909 tape recorder. The post was clear, the reel recorder was not working, but I still decided [...]
LED bulbs, control unit error, canbus
Who tried to replace the bulbs of the arrows of the machine with LED ones? Were there any problems? We all know the answer: yes! Do the arrows flash too fast (new cars) or too slowly (vintage cars)? Do you see any errors? [...]
LED bulbs, how come they do not work
It will have happened to anyone to buy LED bulbs for their car, but also for their home, and to see them broken, turned off, after a few hours of operation. In this article I will briefly analyze the causes of the breakage and [...]
Remove a virus from Android smartphones (system adware)
The virus for Android smartphones Recently it happened to me that my Android smartphone behaved in a way as strange as it was annoying. Every few minutes, pop-ups appeared that forced me to install apps. The popups had the logo [...]