Alan Grassia
@alangrassia.bsky.social
Apple enthusiast, seasoned InfoTech manager, Palm fanatic, and Capella graduate. Allegedly, a Diet Coke addict. Team iPhone 17 Pro Max. I love what I do.
Anyone else having a crashing issue with EasyProg for #EasyFlash3 with a #Commodore #C64 Ultimate?
As with most things, I don’t have any spares. This is a brand new C64 Ultimate and an EasyFlash 3 that I bought from a table at VCF East 2025.
#VintageeComputing #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
As with most things, I don’t have any spares. This is a brand new C64 Ultimate and an EasyFlash 3 that I bought from a table at VCF East 2025.
#VintageeComputing #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
January 10, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Anyone else having a crashing issue with EasyProg for #EasyFlash3 with a #Commodore #C64 Ultimate?
As with most things, I don’t have any spares. This is a brand new C64 Ultimate and an EasyFlash 3 that I bought from a table at VCF East 2025.
#VintageeComputing #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
As with most things, I don’t have any spares. This is a brand new C64 Ultimate and an EasyFlash 3 that I bought from a table at VCF East 2025.
#VintageeComputing #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
January 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Cleaning up and reassembling the IBM 5150 and “discovered” an Apple #PowerBook5300c in an archaeological dig in the basement. 😬 🦖 💻
January 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Cleaning up and reassembling the IBM 5150 and “discovered” an Apple #PowerBook5300c in an archaeological dig in the basement. 😬 🦖 💻
For the final day of #DOScember 2025 here is part 4 of my #IBM5150 restore series. With lots of help from the community, I try to trace down what IC(s) are keeping the board from booting.
Happy Janky New Year! IBM 5150 will return!
youtu.be/p_PW85AOUFg
#RetroComputing #VintageeComputing #IBMPC
Happy Janky New Year! IBM 5150 will return!
youtu.be/p_PW85AOUFg
#RetroComputing #VintageeComputing #IBMPC
IBM 5150 Restoration Part 04 - 8088 CPU Hijinks
YouTube video by Alan Grassia
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
For the final day of #DOScember 2025 here is part 4 of my #IBM5150 restore series. With lots of help from the community, I try to trace down what IC(s) are keeping the board from booting.
Happy Janky New Year! IBM 5150 will return!
youtu.be/p_PW85AOUFg
#RetroComputing #VintageeComputing #IBMPC
Happy Janky New Year! IBM 5150 will return!
youtu.be/p_PW85AOUFg
#RetroComputing #VintageeComputing #IBMPC
Something seems off with the AMD 8088 CPU at U3 on my #IBM5150 that I am trying to restore for #DOScember.
Pin 22 Ready should go HIGH when the CPU is ready to start executing code. The view on the oscilloscope shows high then low. Not good.
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
Pin 22 Ready should go HIGH when the CPU is ready to start executing code. The view on the oscilloscope shows high then low. Not good.
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
December 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Something seems off with the AMD 8088 CPU at U3 on my #IBM5150 that I am trying to restore for #DOScember.
Pin 22 Ready should go HIGH when the CPU is ready to start executing code. The view on the oscilloscope shows high then low. Not good.
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
Pin 22 Ready should go HIGH when the CPU is ready to start executing code. The view on the oscilloscope shows high then low. Not good.
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
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New video is out! Watch as I re-discover the joys of flex cables and somehow restore a Game Boy DMG in the process.
Huge thanks to @thisdoesnotcompute.bsky.social for the guest-appearance, and @mac84.bsky.social for the guest-guest-appearance!
youtu.be/9dEZEnxdiOQ?...
#retrogaming #restoration
Huge thanks to @thisdoesnotcompute.bsky.social for the guest-appearance, and @mac84.bsky.social for the guest-guest-appearance!
youtu.be/9dEZEnxdiOQ?...
#retrogaming #restoration
Restoring a Busted Game Boy DMG - ASMR Repair
YouTube video by iiiDIY
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New video is out! Watch as I re-discover the joys of flex cables and somehow restore a Game Boy DMG in the process.
Huge thanks to @thisdoesnotcompute.bsky.social for the guest-appearance, and @mac84.bsky.social for the guest-guest-appearance!
youtu.be/9dEZEnxdiOQ?...
#retrogaming #restoration
Huge thanks to @thisdoesnotcompute.bsky.social for the guest-appearance, and @mac84.bsky.social for the guest-guest-appearance!
youtu.be/9dEZEnxdiOQ?...
#retrogaming #restoration
One final #DOScember 2025 video in the works. Stay tuned. 🎄🎁
www.datasheetbank.com/preview/8088...
#IBMPC #IBM5150 #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
www.datasheetbank.com/preview/8088...
#IBMPC #IBM5150 #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
December 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
One final #DOScember 2025 video in the works. Stay tuned. 🎄🎁
www.datasheetbank.com/preview/8088...
#IBMPC #IBM5150 #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
www.datasheetbank.com/preview/8088...
#IBMPC #IBM5150 #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
Reposted by Alan Grassia
December 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
As a Trek fan who was also into computers, I always thought this scene was funny. 🖖
If you've curious how the effect was accomplished, you no longer have to wonder...
youtu.be/JHqiiPGPHFY
(Any help signal boosting this to #StarTrek fans would be most appreciated... this video was a lot of work!)
youtu.be/JHqiiPGPHFY
(Any help signal boosting this to #StarTrek fans would be most appreciated... this video was a lot of work!)
How the Macintosh Plus helped make Star Trek history! #VFX
YouTube video by Ron's Computer Videos
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As a Trek fan who was also into computers, I always thought this scene was funny. 🖖
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On Saturday's noon EST stream, the main goal is to put un-fake cache chips on a PCCHIPS 486 motherboard. I also have another 486 board of dubious origin and some potentially fake 287 chips to check out. Plus, a parallel to SD adapter that @i80386sx.bsky.social sent me! youtube.com/live/A-o4Oqt...
#doscember Unfaking cache on PCCHIPS 486 board, dubious 486, possibly fake 287s, and Parallel to SD
YouTube video by BigBadBench
youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
On Saturday's noon EST stream, the main goal is to put un-fake cache chips on a PCCHIPS 486 motherboard. I also have another 486 board of dubious origin and some potentially fake 287 chips to check out. Plus, a parallel to SD adapter that @i80386sx.bsky.social sent me! youtube.com/live/A-o4Oqt...
Merry Jankmas! I'm trying to have a little #DOScember fun working on my #IBM5150 motherboard.
I keep getting an error from my T48 EPROM programmer that I need to install an adapter.
What the heck am I doing wrong?
#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageRepair
I keep getting an error from my T48 EPROM programmer that I need to install an adapter.
What the heck am I doing wrong?
#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageRepair
December 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Merry Jankmas! I'm trying to have a little #DOScember fun working on my #IBM5150 motherboard.
I keep getting an error from my T48 EPROM programmer that I need to install an adapter.
What the heck am I doing wrong?
#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageRepair
I keep getting an error from my T48 EPROM programmer that I need to install an adapter.
What the heck am I doing wrong?
#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageRepair
I’ve said this before but realize that it’s not the flu, just the vaccine and my immune system doing their job.
No, you can’t get the flu from the flu vaccine.
The temporary side effects that you might feel after getting the vaccine are your immune system reacting to the inactive proteins from the surface of the virus.
The temporary side effects that you might feel after getting the vaccine are your immune system reacting to the inactive proteins from the surface of the virus.
What doctors say about one of the biggest flu shot myths
“The influenza vaccine shows the immune system what potential components of the virus it should focus its efforts on,” one expert said.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I’ve said this before but realize that it’s not the flu, just the vaccine and my immune system doing their job.
Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄 😁
#C64 #Christmas #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #VintageComputing
@commodoreofficial.bsky.social
#C64 #Christmas #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #VintageComputing
@commodoreofficial.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄 😁
#C64 #Christmas #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #VintageComputing
@commodoreofficial.bsky.social
#C64 #Christmas #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #VintageComputing
@commodoreofficial.bsky.social
🎥 New #IBM5150 Video Drop 🎞️
In Part 3 of my IBM 5150 restoration series for #DOScember, I check for the 4.77MHz clock signal on the motherboard and give it a ultrasonic bath.
(Sorry about the choppy audio, not sure what went wrong.)
youtu.be/pedaVnDbGm0
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
In Part 3 of my IBM 5150 restoration series for #DOScember, I check for the 4.77MHz clock signal on the motherboard and give it a ultrasonic bath.
(Sorry about the choppy audio, not sure what went wrong.)
youtu.be/pedaVnDbGm0
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
IBM 5150 Restoration Part 03 - Clock Signal Test
YouTube video by Alan Grassia
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🎥 New #IBM5150 Video Drop 🎞️
In Part 3 of my IBM 5150 restoration series for #DOScember, I check for the 4.77MHz clock signal on the motherboard and give it a ultrasonic bath.
(Sorry about the choppy audio, not sure what went wrong.)
youtu.be/pedaVnDbGm0
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
In Part 3 of my IBM 5150 restoration series for #DOScember, I check for the 4.77MHz clock signal on the motherboard and give it a ultrasonic bath.
(Sorry about the choppy audio, not sure what went wrong.)
youtu.be/pedaVnDbGm0
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
Reposted by Alan Grassia
You can also download it from Archive.org (for now) here archive.org/details/60-m...
I recommend people do this, and keep a local copy just in case it goes missing from there.
I recommend people do this, and keep a local copy just in case it goes missing from there.
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
You can also download it from Archive.org (for now) here archive.org/details/60-m...
I recommend people do this, and keep a local copy just in case it goes missing from there.
I recommend people do this, and keep a local copy just in case it goes missing from there.
Reposted by Alan Grassia
Hey folks. I just got case and parts in to build a computer for a client. Come find out if I can get it to work or will it catch fire. The stream starts tonight at 5:20pm eastern
youtube.com/live/Y5w5ZG1...
youtube.com/live/Y5w5ZG1...
Time To Build a Computer
YouTube video by Trina's Technobabble
youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hey folks. I just got case and parts in to build a computer for a client. Come find out if I can get it to work or will it catch fire. The stream starts tonight at 5:20pm eastern
youtube.com/live/Y5w5ZG1...
youtube.com/live/Y5w5ZG1...
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Tuesday at 2:30PM EST we're going to finish up the FM Towns II UG20 saga so I can get it back to its owner. There's still one floppy drive to service and I'll show how I modified a 72pin SIMM and got a BlueSCSI to work with the machine.
youtube.com/live/FW9Mjpo...
youtube.com/live/FW9Mjpo...
Final assembly of Fujitsu FM Towns II UG20 with floppy service and BlueSCSI boot (Part 3 of 3)
YouTube video by BigBadBench
youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Tuesday at 2:30PM EST we're going to finish up the FM Towns II UG20 saga so I can get it back to its owner. There's still one floppy drive to service and I'll show how I modified a 72pin SIMM and got a BlueSCSI to work with the machine.
youtube.com/live/FW9Mjpo...
youtube.com/live/FW9Mjpo...
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i would pay disgusting amounts of money for a floppy quilt
My Thanksgiving quilt pattern release has turned into a Christmas release - good thing it’s floppy disk themed and not holiday themed! bluepipdesigns.com/products/flo...
December 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
i would pay disgusting amounts of money for a floppy quilt
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if by any chance you are wondering "why 14.3181818Mhz" that's a fun story
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
if by any chance you are wondering "why 14.3181818Mhz" that's a fun story
Christmas came a little bit early this year. 🥰🎄🎁🎅🏻
Thank you @commodoreofficial.bsky.social
#Commodore #C64Ultimate
Thank you @commodoreofficial.bsky.social
#Commodore #C64Ultimate
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Christmas came a little bit early this year. 🥰🎄🎁🎅🏻
Thank you @commodoreofficial.bsky.social
#Commodore #C64Ultimate
Thank you @commodoreofficial.bsky.social
#Commodore #C64Ultimate
My #IBM5150 motherboard is looking much better after an ultrasonic cleaning.
Follow my #DOScember playlist for more Big blue #IBMPC shenanigans all month long!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎄Merry Jankmas 🎁
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing #VintageRepair
Follow my #DOScember playlist for more Big blue #IBMPC shenanigans all month long!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎄Merry Jankmas 🎁
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing #VintageRepair
December 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My #IBM5150 motherboard is looking much better after an ultrasonic cleaning.
Follow my #DOScember playlist for more Big blue #IBMPC shenanigans all month long!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎄Merry Jankmas 🎁
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing #VintageRepair
Follow my #DOScember playlist for more Big blue #IBMPC shenanigans all month long!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎄Merry Jankmas 🎁
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing #VintageRepair
#BTS #DOScember #IBM5150 video teaser trailer
🎄 Merry Jankmas! 🎁
youtube.com/shorts/k3Bee...
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
🎄 Merry Jankmas! 🎁
youtube.com/shorts/k3Bee...
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
#BTS #DOScember video teaser trailer
YouTube video by Alan Grassia
youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
#BTS #DOScember #IBM5150 video teaser trailer
🎄 Merry Jankmas! 🎁
youtube.com/shorts/k3Bee...
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
🎄 Merry Jankmas! 🎁
youtube.com/shorts/k3Bee...
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #RetroComputing
#DOScember Video Drop
As a surprise follow up to my #IBM5150 restore series Part 2, I made a short video of a power on test waiting for a few minutes to see if Big Blue makes a beep.
Thanks to @gloriouscow.bsky.social for the suggestion.
youtu.be/SUOv-bVXvqo
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing
As a surprise follow up to my #IBM5150 restore series Part 2, I made a short video of a power on test waiting for a few minutes to see if Big Blue makes a beep.
Thanks to @gloriouscow.bsky.social for the suggestion.
youtu.be/SUOv-bVXvqo
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing
IBM 5150 Restoration Part 02 Follow Up - Power On
YouTube video by Alan Grassia
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#DOScember Video Drop
As a surprise follow up to my #IBM5150 restore series Part 2, I made a short video of a power on test waiting for a few minutes to see if Big Blue makes a beep.
Thanks to @gloriouscow.bsky.social for the suggestion.
youtu.be/SUOv-bVXvqo
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing
As a surprise follow up to my #IBM5150 restore series Part 2, I made a short video of a power on test waiting for a few minutes to see if Big Blue makes a beep.
Thanks to @gloriouscow.bsky.social for the suggestion.
youtu.be/SUOv-bVXvqo
#VintageComputing #RetroComputing
📣 New Video Drop 🎞️
Who has time for #SNF?! It's #DOScember!
In Part 2 #IBM5150 series I start poking around the motherboard looking for trouble. Check out the full video in the link below!
🎅🏼 Merry Jankmass! 🎄☕️🍪
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #VintageRepair #RetroComputing
youtu.be/L1uPVhXUP-8
Who has time for #SNF?! It's #DOScember!
In Part 2 #IBM5150 series I start poking around the motherboard looking for trouble. Check out the full video in the link below!
🎅🏼 Merry Jankmass! 🎄☕️🍪
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #VintageRepair #RetroComputing
youtu.be/L1uPVhXUP-8
IBM 5150 Restoration Part 02 - Motherboard
YouTube video by Alan Grassia
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
📣 New Video Drop 🎞️
Who has time for #SNF?! It's #DOScember!
In Part 2 #IBM5150 series I start poking around the motherboard looking for trouble. Check out the full video in the link below!
🎅🏼 Merry Jankmass! 🎄☕️🍪
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #VintageRepair #RetroComputing
youtu.be/L1uPVhXUP-8
Who has time for #SNF?! It's #DOScember!
In Part 2 #IBM5150 series I start poking around the motherboard looking for trouble. Check out the full video in the link below!
🎅🏼 Merry Jankmass! 🎄☕️🍪
#IBMPC #VintageComputing #VintageRepair #RetroComputing
youtu.be/L1uPVhXUP-8