Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 10 Davide Barlotti, Stefano Guida, Sinclair Spectrum, Article Cover

Double interview on the Sinclair Spectrum

Welcome to Valorosoit, the channel and blog dedicated to the world of vintage computers, vintage electronics and, of course, to our beloved retrocomputer. Today's topic? A double interview with two great fans and experts from the world Sinclair Spectrum: Davide Barlotti and [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 9 Michele Petino, artificial intelligence, AI, article cover

AI Images, LLM, ChatGPT

During the Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an increasingly richer fair of not only vintage but also current content, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michele Petino, who professionally deals with 3D modeling, rendering, virtual tours and lessons on the implementation of AI [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 8 Michel Mammoliti, BBS, article cover

BBS in the 80s and 90s

Do you remember BBS? If you're a fan of retrocomputing, you've probably heard of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Before the spread of the internet, these digital networks allowed users to communicate, exchange files, and even play online games. At Varese Retrocomputing [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 7 Davide Dr Fix, Cosmac ELF, article cover

Cosmac ELF

On our journey through time, Davide Calvi accompanies us of the videogame retroedicola association, better known as Dr. Fix, who tells us unique details and anecdotes on the Cosmac Elf. The computer showing us Davide Dr. Fix is ​​a reply [...]

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 5 Lorenzo Bolla, C64 FUN-NEST, article cover

C64 FUN-NEST: retro innovation

In the world of retrocomputing, modern interfaces and innovations allow us to breathe new life into our beloved vintage computers. During Varese RetroComputing 2024, a reference event for fans of historical technologies, I interviewed Lorenzo Bolla, creator of the [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 3 Karl Voltolini, Vintanerd, Ghostbusters, article cover

Ghostbusters and 80s computers

In the world of retrogaming, Ghostbusters is one of the few video games that I enjoyed a lot as a child. The game was inspired by the famous 1984 movie. In this exclusive video interview for the ValorosoIT channel, recorded at Varese Retrocomputing 2024, [...]

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

Arcade cabinets and JAMMA boards

The arcade (or coin-ops, "operated in money", as they are often called) have marked an era. From the 70s until the early 90s, these entertainment giants dominated the games rooms, bars and fairs, offering unique videogame experiences that [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 1 Nicola Avanzi, DEC Digital, article cover ValorosoIT, DEC Rainbow 100, PDP/11 and Professional 380

DEC Rainbow 100, PDP-11 and Professional 380

At Varese Retrocomputing 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting Nicola Avanzi of RetroCampus, a retrocomputing enthusiast and expert. On this occasion, Nicola showed us three historic models of the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC): the DEC Rainbow 100, the [...]

VR 2023 top view, Varese Retrocomputing 2023, Villa Truffini, Tradate (VA)

Varese Retrocomputing 2024

The Varese Retrocomputing 2024 is upon us! The event will be held on September 15 in Tradate, in the province of Varese, at the historic Villa Truffini, located in Corso Paolo Bernacchi 2. The opening hours to the public will be from 10:00 to 17:00. [...]

Francesco Sblendorio, BBS Retrocampus article cover, Bulletin Board System

BBS from the 80s and 90s... nowadays

In the world of technology, few things evoke nostalgia as the Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Before the advent of the internet as we know it today, the BBS were the center of the world online for many computer enthusiasts. How many emotions to connect to a [...]

Andrea Contato, Mesaton, Universal Game Computer, Cabel Electronic, Signetics Philips, Italian game consoles from the 70s, cover

Mesaton and Universal Game Computer

In the 70s, the video game industry was just starting to take shape globally, with projects and consoles trying to capture the imagination of the players in a new and fascinating world. While big names like Atari began to emerge [...]

VR 2023 top view, Varese Retrocomputing 2023, Villa Truffini, Tradate (VA)

Varese Retrocomputing 2024

Good morning to all vintage computer fans! You are cordially invited to the Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an event to be held in Tradate, in the province of Varese, on September 15, 2024, from 10:00 to 17:00. Last year edition was [...]

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 [...]

Midi music, vintage keyboards, Atari Mega ST, Michel Mammoliti, 80's and 90's recording studio simulation

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 [...]

New Electronics, Z80 computers, magazines, article cover

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 [...]

Pangea, Varese and province civic network, BBS, article cover

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 6, article cover, Francesco Sblendorio, ValorosoIT

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 [...]

Carlo Santagostino, Retrocampus, AI, AI, artificial intelligence in video games, cover

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 […]

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 3, article cover, Altair 8800, Commodore PET 2001, Apple II, Radio Shack TRS-80

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 [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2023, interview 2, article cover, Luca Baldi, Matteo Baldi

Unreal Engine and Blender

The Varese Retrocomputing 2023 was an extraordinary event, a meeting between the past and the future of the technological world. On this occasion, I had the honor of interviewing Luca and Matteo Baldi of the Ctrl+Alt Museum of Pavia, who have [...]

modern accessories and games for Commodore, Commodore 64, Commodore 16, Mivar monitor, CRT TV, Varese Retrocomputing 2023, RetroPotenza table, Gerundo Retrogaming, Commodore, cover

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 [...]