I’ve been looking at my Sega Genesis Model 1 sitting on it’s shelf and wondered how difficult it would be for me to upgrade the video output. I’d like to be able to play it on our LCD T.V., like all the other consoles I have in the media cabinet. So, I set out to learn how to make my own composite A/V cable.
Monday, August 22, 2022
Do you store upright or stacked?
So, what is the best way to store your collection of VHS tapes? In order to make shelf space go a little further, is it safe to store your tapes stacked one on top of each other, or is it better to store them upright standing next to each other? I have always stored my VHS tapes standing upright, but as my collection grows, I can see that I would be able to store more tapes on the shelf if I stacked them. But, I really don’t know if doing this will have any sort of negative effect on the life of the tape.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Yes I still use my C128 for home accounting
Believe it or not, I still use my C128 to record and track some of my home financing and budgeting. I can just hear you now, wondering why I would even consider using such out-dated technology for such things. Modern operating systems and software surely do the same things easier and offer more functionality than my C64 can provide. Here are my thoughts on the subject.
Saturday, August 13, 2022
My collection of netbook PCs
I really like my netbook. For me, they are the perfect PCs, apart from my Commodores. They do everything I need a desktop PC to do, yet are comfortably mobile. They’re also low on the power requirements scale, easily compatible with our home’s solar power system. I like my netbook so much, I’m well stocked up on replacements.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Edubook: The netbook that runs on AA batteries
Back in 2010, the electronics company Norhtec, based in Thailand, came up with an innovative design for an inexpensive, power efficient and modular portable “netbook” computer. From what I can remember about the marketing from the time, the Gecko Edubook was designed to be a computer that could be a cost effective solution for providing computer access to schools and learning institutions in lower income economies. One way of achieving this was designing it to run on standard AA batteries.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
The Sylvania turntable gets an upgrade
With a new drive belt and diamond tipped stylus needle installed, my Sylvania SRCD838 “nostalgia” turntable is sounding better than ever!