Welcome to ValorosoIT, the blog where we explore the fascinating world of retrocomputers and vintage electronics. Today I'll tell you the story of a lost package, then found, of questionable packaging and of the unpleasant surprises encountered with one of my purchases: an IBM [...]
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, [...]
Welcome! Let's tackle a fundamental repair on the IBM PS/2 Model 30 286: the replacement of the Real Time Clock (RTC), specifically the Dallas DS1287, with a modern alternative, the nwX287 by Necroware. IBM Computer Configuration Errors The Dallas DS1287, also present [...]
I know... you have the doubt that a dirty floppy disk could dirty or even ruin your drive. And you are right! Here's how to clean 3.5" floppies. Using this tool that RetroManiak gave me, we can control both sides […]