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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 […]
In this episode of the video course on the basic language of the back computer, we introduce the MSX Basic. It is a very powerful language, with many commands. In the same video, let's see how to save and upload the basic program to tape. You don't have a computer […]
Finally, here is a step by step tutorial to build an audio/video cable for MSX Philips VG 8000, VG 8010 and VG 8020! By connecting your vintage computer to the TV via the composite audio/video cable, rather than through antenna, image and audio [...]