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What Can I Do With A $24 Computer?

January 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

The other day I bought a 12 year old, $24 Computer on E-Bay. Just what can I do with a #dell #optiplex7020 without doing ANY upgrades?
youtu.be/cyiTk0lPnn8

The Cheapest Fight Stick I Could Find

January 7, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I bought the cheapest fight stick I could find. A #NS002 #FightStick how bad could it be? I am going to do some #RetroGaming to see how it work with a variety of emulators. #ColorComputer #Atari400 #Commodore64
youtu.be/QkFVdHYHmGA

Upgrading And Installing Linux On A 2012 Mac Mini

December 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

On my second YouTube channel I am upgrading and giving a new life to a #2012macmini with #linux and a new Hard Drive. Then I am going to play some #retro #ArcadeGames
youtu.be/69seb00e0Js

Moving My Windows Using Family To Linux

December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I am moving my #Windows using family over to #Linux because our kitchen computer is way under powered for Windows 11 and I refuse to buy a new one! I am looking at setting it up and installing what I think they will need in this video.
youtu.be/7-FMDe0x-VU

Electronic Book Game Part 4: Creating And Moving A Character

December 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Ready for some more #BASIC goodness on my #TRS80 #CoCo Well, today I am continuing to try and write a game for the #ElectronicBook Hopefully I can get a character made and moving around the screen...
youtu.be/hqPQKMwXuVE

Windows AND Linux: Making My New Computer Dual Boot

December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I recently built a new computer and am running #Linux on it. Unfortunately I do need things from my #Windows drive of my old computer. Time to make my new computer #dualBoot
youtu.be/QgGZKFZSgPU

November 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Since the end of #Windows10, a lot of people may be looking to change the OS on their computer. Here is a quick video to help people that may not know how to make a USB #BootDrive
youtu.be/VtXb8uTjdfQ

Making A USB Boot Drive

Gaming On My Commodore Laptop

October 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Now That I have saved a #Dell Laptop from the end of #Windows10 with #CommodoreOS it is time to (attempt) some #retrogaming
youtu.be/my4mHcYfBgE

Saving A Windows 10 Laptop With Commodore

October 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I finally have a video done for my second channel! I am using #Commodore to save a very underpowered #Windows10 #Inspiron from #Windows10EndOfLife
youtu.be/GNhZQn43__s

3227 KM Road Trip With The Roaming Spectrum

October 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I recently got the Roaming Spectrum for a short while...so I took it on a road trip! #retroComputer #Retrogaming
youtu.be/V4fKGPyvSP4

Programming The Electronic Book: Creating The Screen Layout

October 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

My house has started decorating it self for #Halloween #Spider

October 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Just a random Pigeon photo

October 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I am continuing my #SepTandy videos with more #BASIC #Programming on my #TRS80 #ColorComputer trying to make a game for the Electronic Book
youtu.be/Ibifdw145iA

Programming For The Electronic Book: Math Is Hard

September 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Had to say goodbye to my kitty companion today. She has been with me for 16 years. R.I.P. Shadow

September 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Perfect night on the water for some fishing!

September 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Time to tackle more #BASICProgramming on my #ElectronicBook for my #TRS80 #ColorComputer I am going to try refining the routine for reading the input. #RetroGaming #Tandy
youtu.be/kCPzTBJdgcw

I Found Some Commodore Paddles

September 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Popcorn over the campfire!

August 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Had a visitor at my back deck

August 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

New YouTube Video Time! This time I found myself some #Commodore Paddles, how do they compare to the #Atari2600 paddles I have been using? Time for some #RetroGaming
youtu.be/xBtwGkEN-3s

A Channel Donation For My VIC20

August 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

My Sunflowers are almost at the second story window!

August 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Just recieved a donation to my YouTube channel for my #Commodore #VIC20 Its the #Penultimate2 cartridge! Time to look at it #RetroGaming #RetroComputer
youtu.be/5j4OyV3DT4k

Programming For The Electronic Book: Proof Of Concept

August 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I recently looked at the Electronic Book for the #TRS80 #ColorComputer and thought it had a lot of unrealized potential. I am going to muster all of #BASIC programming skill and see if I can make it do something! #RetroGaming
youtu.be/q3Pf-wfpRw0

What Is This And Can I Game On It?

July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

I bought something from a charity shop and have no idea what it is...I think it's a computer. My question is: Will I be able to game on it? #RetroGaming #MysteryComputer
youtu.be/ftv_HsBjVNM

Using Wine To Run Retro Emulators On Linux

July 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Canadian Retro Things

@cndnretro.bsky.social

Time to try and save another computer from the end of #windows10 with #Linux This time I am using #Wine to run some #RetroEmulators for some #RetroGaming
youtu.be/NXBuzXaPrRE