Testing 14 vintage laptops!

Che noia! Nel video pubblicato su @ValorosoIT, ho provato ad accendere 14 PC portatili vintage, anni ’80, ’90 e 2000 - ricevuti in regalo o acquistati in vari lotti. L’obiettivo è semplice (ma lungo): vedere se partono, che sistema operativo […]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 10 Davide Barlotti, Stefano Guida, Sinclair Spectrum, Article Cover

Double interview on the Sinclair Spectrum

Welcome to Valorosoit, the channel and blog dedicated to the world of vintage computers, vintage electronics and, of course, to our beloved retrocomputer. Today's topic? A double interview with two great fans and experts from the world Sinclair Spectrum: Davide Barlotti and [...]

Vittorio, Commodore and IBM donation, article cover, vintage computer donation

Vintage Computer Donation

A donation of vintage computers is always a special event for those who, like me, collect, repair and document the history of computing. Each component has not only a technical and historical value, but also an emotional one. In this case, the donation is [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 9 Michele Petino, artificial intelligence, AI, article cover

AI Images, LLM, ChatGPT

During the Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an increasingly richer fair of not only vintage but also current content, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michele Petino, who professionally deals with 3D modeling, rendering, virtual tours and lessons on the implementation of AI [...]

Dallas DS1287, DS 1287, RTC, CR2032 lithium battery modification, clock and RAM, article cover

Dallas DS 1287 Modification: External Battery

Do you have an old IBM computer, maybe a PS/2 Model 30 or another machine from the late 80s or early 90s, that no longer maintains the BIOS configuration? Do you end up with errors 161, 162, and 163 when I start up? […]

Commodore 1702, 80s CRT monitor, article cover

Commodore 1702

Produced by JVC for Commodore, the CRT Commodore 1702 monitor is the perfect combination for back computer such as Commodore 64, VIC-20, C128, C16, C116 and Plus/4. I finally managed to add it to my collection thanks […]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 8 Michel Mammoliti, BBS, article cover

BBS in the 80s and 90s

Do you remember BBS? If you're a fan of retrocomputing, you've probably heard of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Before the spread of the internet, these digital networks allowed users to communicate, exchange files, and even play online games. At Varese Retrocomputing [...]

Amiga Vault, Retro Gaming, Commodore Amiga, Lotus car game, game collection, article cover

Retro Gaming with Amiga Vault

In my blog and in my social channels @ValorosoIT, I explore the world of vintage computers with curiosity and passion. Today I want to talk about Amiga Vault, an exclusive service created by Fabry and designed for Commodore Amiga enthusiasts. Amiga [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 7 Davide Dr Fix, Cosmac ELF, article cover

Cosmac ELF

On our journey through time, Davide Calvi accompanies us of the videogame retroedicola association, better known as Dr. Fix, who tells us unique details and anecdotes on the Cosmac Elf. The computer showing us Davide Dr. Fix is ​​a reply [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 6 Simone Nasa and William, modern accessories for Commodore, article cover

Modern accessories for Commodore

During Varese RetroComputing 2024, I had the pleasure of interviewing Simone Nasa and William, who presented a range of modern accessories for the legendary Commodore 64, Vic-20 and Amiga. These accessories, designed to improve performance and simplify [...]

Facit CM2-16 Mechanical Calculator, Full Keyboard, Accumulator, Rotor, Product Register, Counter, Sum, Subtraction, Crank, Levers

Facit CM2-16

Facit cm2-16 is a mechanical calculator produced by Facit AB, a Swedish company from åtvidaberg specialized in calculation tools and office machines. This specific specimen, which I have in the collection, has the number of 888731 series and an indicating label [...]

Merry Christmas Greetings, Christmas Tree in Basic V2, Commodore 64

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ✨🎄

Thank you all for your continued support and for being part of this amazing community: 📈 4500 subscribers on YouTube, 5700 followers on Instagram, 4700 members in the Facebook group, 3900 on TikTok and 2500 on Threads! 🙌We are over 20,000 passionate [...]

Sound Blaster Clone v1.5 by David E Larsson, 8-bit ISA, 16-bit compatible, MCA Micro Channel Architecture IBM, cover

Sound Blaster Clone by David E Larsson

The Sound Blaster Clone sound cards, made by David E Larsson in Sweden, are replicas of the original Sound Blaster sound cards, with some improvements geared towards compatibility and sound quality. In this article, we analyze in detail the two [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 5 Lorenzo Bolla, C64 FUN-NEST, article cover

C64 FUN-NEST: retro innovation

In the world of retrocomputing, modern interfaces and innovations allow us to breathe new life into our beloved vintage computers. During Varese RetroComputing 2024, a reference event for fans of historical technologies, I interviewed Lorenzo Bolla, creator of the [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 4 Sergio Gervasini, ESoCoP, Apple, NeXT, Steve Jobs, article cover

Steve Jobs' revolution

At Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an event dedicated to vintage technology enthusiasts, I had the honor of interviewing Sergio Gervasini of ESoCoP. In this fascinating conversation, Sergio takes us through the history of Steve Jobs' most representative computers, exploring the technological evolution [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 3 Karl Voltolini, Vintanerd, Ghostbusters, article cover

Ghostbusters and 80s computers

In the world of retrogaming, Ghostbusters is one of the few video games that I enjoyed a lot as a child. The game was inspired by the famous 1984 movie. In this exclusive video interview for the ValorosoIT channel, recorded at Varese Retrocomputing 2024, [...]

Historybit, computer stories, exhibition computers and vintage calculators, article cover, exhibition in Cerro Maggiore

Historybit – Stories of Computers 2024

In today's video, I take you with me to the Historybit exhibition - Computer stories, organized by Davide and Alberto Fornasiero of the FBP study in Cerro Maggiore. It is an unmissable opportunity to explore the evolution of technology through an extraordinary collection of [...]

CBM 8032, Commodore PET, keyboard repair, contact cleaning, graphite, cover

Commodore PET CBM 8032 keyboard repair

I had purchased this Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor) CBM 8032, in the United States, and it had arrived in my collection at the end of 2021. This 8-bit computer, produced in the early 80s, had caught my attention for the [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 2 Stefan Dawid, Gerundo Retrogaming, Arcade Cabinets, JAMMA, article cover ValorosoIT

Arcade cabinets and JAMMA boards

The arcade (or coin-ops, "operated in money", as they are often called) have marked an era. From the 70s until the early 90s, these entertainment giants dominated the games rooms, bars and fairs, offering unique videogame experiences that [...]

Thematic path of the 70s, 80s, 90s, Commodore, CBM, article cover, ValorosoIT

Commodore and Amiga: a journey from the '70s to the '90s

Welcome to Valorosoit! 🎉 Today I invite you to undertake, with me, a real journey through time, exploring the thematic path that I have set up, mainly dedicated to the history of the electronic devices Commodore. It starts from the 70s, to arrive […]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 1 Nicola Avanzi, DEC Digital, article cover ValorosoIT, DEC Rainbow 100, PDP/11 and Professional 380

DEC Rainbow 100, PDP-11 and Professional 380

At Varese Retrocomputing 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting Nicola Avanzi of RetroCampus, a retrocomputing enthusiast and expert. On this occasion, Nicola showed us three historic models of the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC): the DEC Rainbow 100, the [...]

Daniele Lanzillo, introduction to 8-bit assembly programming, 65XX, ValorosoIT, MOS 6510, assembler, MOS 6502

Assembly for MOS 65XX Processors

The book Introduction to 8-bit Assembly Programming – Volume I: MCS 65XX is a fundamental guide for those who want to learn Assembly programming for MOS 65XX processors. Written by Daniele Lanzillo, also known as M.A.W. 1968 (András [...]

VR 2023 top view, Varese Retrocomputing 2023, Villa Truffini, Tradate (VA)

Varese Retrocomputing 2024

The Varese Retrocomputing 2024 is upon us! The event will be held on September 15 in Tradate, in the province of Varese, at the historic Villa Truffini, located in Corso Paolo Bernacchi 2. The opening hours to the public will be from 10:00 to 17:00. [...]

XT CF LITE v4.1, XTIDE XTCF, CF hard disk, Commodore PC10, RetroBit4004, article cover

XT-CF Lite v4.1, installation and test

If you are a retro-computing enthusiast, you will surely have encountered the problem of damaged mechanical hard disks in old computers. Or, as in my case, an old compatible IBM PC that is not equipped with hard disk. Fortunately, there is a [...]

Francesco Sblendorio, BBS Retrocampus article cover, Bulletin Board System

BBS from the 80s and 90s... nowadays

In the world of technology, few things evoke nostalgia as the Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Before the advent of the internet as we know it today, the BBS were the center of the world online for many computer enthusiasts. How many emotions to connect to a [...]

Andrea Contato, Mesaton, Universal Game Computer, Cabel Electronic, Signetics Philips, Italian game consoles from the 70s, cover

Mesaton and Universal Game Computer

In the 70s, the video game industry was just starting to take shape globally, with projects and consoles trying to capture the imagination of the players in a new and fascinating world. While big names like Atari began to emerge [...]

Commodore PC10 RAM Expansion 640KB, CBM, Cover

Commodore PC10 RAM expansion

In today's video, this is how to expand the RAM of the Commodore PC10, bringing it from 256 KB to 640 KB. I will guide you step-by-step through the process, describing the installation of the RAM chips, the setting of the PIP Switch and the replacement [...]

VR 2023 top view, Varese Retrocomputing 2023, Villa Truffini, Tradate (VA)

Varese Retrocomputing 2024

Good morning to all vintage computer fans! You are cordially invited to the Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an event to be held in Tradate, in the province of Varese, on September 15, 2024, from 10:00 to 17:00. Last year edition was [...]

Commodore PC10 vintage computer, original monitor, keyboard, keyboard, crt

Commodore PC 10

The Commodore PC 10 (my specimen is the 9100-00 model) is an IBM compatible computer produced in 1984. The specimen in my possession is presented in good aesthetic condition, with original keyboard, CRT monitor in green phosphors Commodore 76bm13/00e, processor [...]

Frael King computer, Philips BM7502/00G monochrome monitor, green phosphors, keyboard Mitsumi KPQ-E84YC din 5 poles

Frael King

Questo computer è arrivato in collezione quasi per caso. Facendo quattro chiacchiere dal parrucchiere, uno dei clienti aveva un "vecchio computer" da vendere. La cifra richiesta era molto alta, mentre il valore di questo computer è molto basso, per cui […]