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How to clean and remove sticky rubber

Welcome to the ValorosoIT blog, the point of reference for vintage electronics and IT enthusiasts! If you have ever found yourself faced with vintage objects with an annoying rubbery patina, then you are in the right place. In this article, […]

Disassembling and cleaning IBM model M buckling spring mechanical keyboard, article cover

IBM Model M keyboard: disassembly and cleaning

I love the IBM Model M keyboard! I really like it for its sturdiness, the tactile feedback and the characteristic sound of its keys. In this video, we explore the disassembly and cleaning of this mechanical keyboard in detail. […]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 9, MSX, article cover, Fabio Massa

The world of MSX computers

Let's go into the world of MSX computers, going back to the 80s and 90s. We explore the story, the technical characteristics and some of the most famous games, together with Fabio G. Massa, known to friends as biomass, in an interview recorded at Varese [...]

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Commodore 501: battery replacement

In the vast panorama of vintage computers, many machines need a little attention to keep them in perfect working order. For example, the Commodore Amiga 500 can be equipped with a Commodore 501 expansion, which has a battery inside […]

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Reappeared! IBM PS/2 model 30 for spare parts

Welcome to Valorosoit, the blog where we explore the fascinating world of retrocomputer and vintage electronics. Today I will tell you the story of a lost package, then found, of a questionable packaging and the nasty surprises encountered with my purchase: an IBM [...]

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FastLynx to transfer files between old and new PCs

If you're passionate about vintage computers and have ever wondered how to transfer files between old and new PCs, between MS DOS and Windows 10 or 11, then FastLynx might be the solution you're looking for! In this article, [...]

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MIDI music with Atari Mega ST

Welcome to Valorosoit, your portal dedicated to the exciting exploration of the world of retrocomputer and vintage electronics! In this video, Michel Mammoliti makes us immerse on a journey into the universe of Midi music, exploring the details of the vintage system system connected to an icon [...]

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IBM PS/2, DS1287 – nwX287

Welcome back! We face a fundamental repair on the IBM PS/2 Model 30 286: the replacement of the Real Time Clock (RTC), in particular the Dallas DS1287, with a modern alternative, the NWX287 by Necroware. ILBM computer configuration errors Dallas DS1287, also present […]

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

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy Holidays in 8-bit style! Even during the holidays, we keep thinking about our beloved retro computers! 🙂 For those interested in the BASIC V2 program listing of the Commodore 64, here it is: 10 PRINT CHR$(147); CHR$(150) 20 [...]

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Z80 Computer by Nuova Elettronica

Welcome to Valorosoit, your portal dedicated to vintage electronics and retrocomputer! In this video interview, we will immerse ourselves in the charming universe of new electronics, a well -known magazine among the electronic enthusiasts of the past. Today the magazine is unfortunately [...]

Flux Capacitor, Back to the Future, DeLorean, artistic creation by Massimiliano Ferrari

Flux Capacitor by Massimiliano Ferrari

🚀 Take a look at this incredible art project by Massimiliano Ferrari! 🎨✨ This is a replica of the Channeler Flow from Back to the Future. Congratulations to Massimiliano Ferrari for this extraordinary creation! 🕰️ 🎬 Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis, [...]

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Pangea: the first Civic Network of Varese

Welcome back to www.valoro.it, your portal dedicated to the charm of the technological past. Today we will immerse ourselves on a fascinating journey through time, returning to the 90s, to discover the story of Pangea, the first civic network of the province of Varese. It was [...]

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BBS, Minitel and Videotel in 2023?

Today we explore, with Francesco Sblendorio of RetroCampus, the timeless charm of Minitels and Videotels. Let's find out how these objects, aesthetically fascinating, were used to connect to services, book trips, and much more, anticipating some functions that we carry out today on [...]

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RGB – SCART Video Adapter for Commodore Amiga

If you are among vintage computer enthusiasts, you certainly know the Commodore Amiga: real masterpieces in the history of computers. This machines, launched in the late 1980s and in the 90s, conquered the heart of numerous [...]

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Artificial Intelligence in Video Games

Welcome to this fascinating conference through the history of artificial intelligence in video games, held by Carlo Santagostino. During the decades, the integration of the AI in video games has become a key element to offer increasingly engaging and complex game experiences. In […]

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The irresistible charm of Commodore

The world of computer science has known a prominent figure, a pioneer who changed the course of the history of the sector. This man is Jack Tramiel, the genius behind the Commodore brand, whose fascinating story is told in a compelling way in [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 4, article cover, Andrea Contato, Cabel Electronics of Curno (Bergamo), Mesaton Mesa 2

Cabel: the Italian video game epic

The world of retrocomputer and video games is a real treasure of fascinating stories, and one of the events that allows you to discover these hidden stories is the Varese retrocomputing. In edition 2023, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the epic [...]

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Altair 8800 and the first personal computers

The Altair 8800 represents a fundamental chapter in the history of the evolution of computers. This extraordinary device, born in 1975 as a assembly kit, marked the beginning of an era in which computers became accessible to ordinary people, helping to define the [...]

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Modern accessories and games for Commodore, with Vincenzo Bono

Welcome back to Valorosoit's blog, your source of inspiration for everything related to retrocomputer and vintage electronics. In this first interview of a series, I take you on an exciting journey in the heart of the Varese Retrocomputing 2023, a [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, vintage computer exhibition, Tradate, Villa Truffini, Varese, Malpensa

Varese Retrocomputing is just around the corner

September 17 is around the corner, and vintage computer fans will soon immerse themselves in the retro atmosphere of the Varese Retrocomputing 2023! This event promises to bring fans of technology back in time, allowing them to relive the golden age of [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, vintage computer exhibition, Tradate, Villa Truffini, Varese, Malpensa

Varese Retrocomputing 2023

Good morning to all vintage computer enthusiasts! You are cordially invited to Varese Retrocomputing 2023, an unmissable event to be held in Tradate, in the province of Varese, on September 17, 2023, from 10:00 to 18:00. The Varese Retrocomputing 2023 [...]

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Thank you!

Good morning Friends and thank you, together we have reached a new goal!
3000 subscribers on YouTube, 4500 followers on Instagram, 3600 members in the Facebook group and 1000 followers on TikTok!

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Ctrl+Alt Museum

Good morning friends! Today I conduct you in a short but exciting journey in the Ctrl+Alt Museum museum in Pavia. Together with Davide and Alberto Fornasiero of the Historybit Museum, we ventured into an unforgettable experience. From the moment I crossed the [...]

Come pulire i floppy da 3.5", pulizia floppy 3.5, 3 e mezzo, 3" 1/2, RetroManiak, disco magnetico, floppy disks, mini floppy disks, micro floppy disks

How to clean 3.5-inch floppies

Lo so... avete il dubbio che un dischetto sporco possa sporcare o addirittura rovinare il vostro drive. E avete ragione! Ecco come pulire i floppy da 3.5". Tramite questo attrezzo che mi ha regalato RetroManiak, possiamo controllare entrambi i lati […]

Commodore 64 web server, Contiki v3.0

Commodore 64 web server

I'm browsing a website... generated by an original Commodore 64! Unbelievable: the Commodore 64 is now a web server! Daniel Nagy has created a web server with the Commodore 64.

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Sound and network cards for IBM 300GL

Do you remember the IBM 300GL that I purchased some time ago? I had talked about it in this article. Now, I decided to update the computer a little and enhance it with some tabs: a sound card and a network card. I also have [...]

ChatGPT on Commodore 64, OpenAI, BBS RetroCampus, Francesco Sblendorio

ChatGPT on the Commodore 64?

Francesco Sblendorio has integrated ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence, at the RetroCampus BBS. Here's how to use ChatGPT on the Commodore 64! To connect, you can use the Commodore 64 with a WiFi modem, or, alternatively, you can use your computer, opening [...]

Mechanical arm controlled by Commodore 64, Magu, stepper motors

Mechanical arm controlled by the C64

Today we make a leap back in time, to present you an incredible experiment made in 1985-86 by Massimo Guidarelli (called Magù). Massimo is a former professor now retired and, with his students of the Professional Institute for Electromechanics, he created a [...]