Collection of all the articles published on this site:
– Computer;
– Electronics;
– Computer science;
– Linux and Windows systems.
– Retro Technology;
– RetroComputer;
– Audio systems;
– Vintage Electronics and other Devices;
– Repairs and experiments carried out by me.
By Amedeo Valoroso.
We are now in winter and it is starting to get cold. What better occasion to make an electric heater controlled by the Commodore 64? Connecting the interface for the electric heater controlled by the Commodore 64 To connect the electric heater to the Commodore 64 I [...]
Today I want to show you how to write a letter with Easy Script, in the 80s! In our day, we are used to the simplicity of Microsoft Word, but, 40 years ago, things weren't that intuitive! Easy Script, the alternative to the current Microsoft Word, [...]
In this short video, I explain how to update the Kung Fu Flash to the latest version available on GitHub. In fact, by purchasing a Kung Fu Flash, the firmware inside it may not be updated to the latest version available. The procedure described here [...]
In this video I try the Kung Fu Flash, an interface that connects to the Commodore 64 expansion port and ... can emulate different types of cartridges. The project is by Kim Jorgensen and is open source: on GitHub, you can [...]
Windows keeps track of all the devices in use on the computer: every time we insert a USB pen-drive, every time we install new hardware, but also every time we move a hardware, from one port to another. Each device that [...]
Welcome to the latest article on Windows 10 storage spaces. After writing three articles about mirroring, today I describe the simple storage spaces of Windows 10. The simple storage spaces of Windows 10 do not have security features [...]
Today I want to offer you a coffee ... made by the Commodore 64! Here, in fact, is the coffee machine controlled by the Commodore 64! 35 years after Andrea De Prisco's Commocoffee 64 project, here is another version of the project. There are, […]
I have always found it interesting to consider the computer not only as an independent entity, but also able to control other equipment. It is possible to control the Commodore 64 User Port for this purpose: that is, to integrate the computer with the surrounding environment. I had […]
Welcome to the third article about Windows storage spaces. Today I describe how to delete the Storage Spaces of Windows 10 and beyond. Before deleting the storage space, I carry out two more experiments on virtual drives: I create [...]
Windows 10 Storage Spaces allow you to combine two (or more) hard drives in a pool, later using them in one or more virtual drives. They can be used to improve data resilience: as data protection against [...]
It happens more and more often that some malicious people try to scam us online. How to protect yourself from scams? First of all you need to quickly understand what is the scam attempt and act accordingly. Let's see some of them. Protect yourself from eMail scams eMail scams [...]
I was looking for a more practical and cost-effective alternative to protect data in case of hard drive failures, compared to a RAID controller. I came across the Windows 10 Storage Spaces, in 2-way mirroring configuration. This feature of [...]
When you shut down Windows 10 by keeping some applications open, without closing them manually, the operating system can be configured to restart applications the next time you turn on your computer. It is also possible the opposite setting: that is, to deactivate the automatic reopening [...]
I often talk to people, who say that it was better before, than today. Was it better in the 80s or today? This is the survey I posted on many Facebook groups of retro computer, Commodore [...]
Cleaning and optimizing the Windows 10 registry is not an operation to be performed every day. Rather, after uninstalling applications, or after a few months of using the computer, traces can accumulate inside the registry, which is [...]
Here is the second video related to the Commodore 64 and home automation. The topic covered is the control of loads: the function of the home automation system that is used to measure the consumption of the home. I had already shown, in the first video related to home automation, how [...]
It can happen, on some computers, that the system takes a long time to shut down. In this article, I describe a couple of procedures to try to shut down Windows 10 quickly. It happened to me on a rather powerful workstation, with many [...]
I am very passionate about technology, both modern and vintage. I asked myself: is it possible to control home automation with the Commodore 64? It took some work, but the experiment was successful! First step: connect the Commodore 64 [...]
I recently bought a WiFi modem on eBay and wrote an article on how to set it up and use it. And now, why this article? Is a modification to the Commodore 64 WiFi Modem really necessary? I was reminded [...]
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 [...]
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? 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 […]
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, […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]