Commodore 1702, 80s CRT monitor, article cover

Commodore 1702

Manufactured by JVC for Commodore, the Commodore 1702 CRT monitor is the perfect match for retro computers such as the Commodore 64, VIC-20, C128, C16, C116 and Plus/4. I was finally able to add it to my collection thanks to [...]

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 [...]

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 exhibition Historybit – Computer Stories, organized by Davide and Alberto Fornasiero of Studio FBP in Cerro Maggiore. It is an unmissable opportunity to explore the evolution of technology through an extraordinary collection of [...]

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

Arcade cabinets and JAMMA boards

Arcade cabinets (or Coin-Ops, as they are often called) marked an era. From the 70s until the early 90s, these entertainment giants dominated arcades, bars, and trade shows, offering unique gaming experiences that [...]

Clean IBM 8513 monitor, looks like new. IBM PS/2 model 30 286. IBM model M buckling springs mechanical keyboard. Original IBM mouse.

Disassembling and cleaning the IBM 8513 monitor

Welcome to the @ValorosoIT blog! Here we deal with vintage computers and electronics. Today, I will walk you step by step through the process of disassembling and cleaning the IBM 8513 CRT monitor. This guide is intended for enthusiasts […]