The Retro Workbench
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Repairing and modding vintage computers, game consoles, monitors, cameras, iPods, and all sorts of gadgets!
This Zenith SupersPort was used by college students at the University of Missouri, but now it sits on the Workbench. Let's explore the hard drive, and of course, try out a game!
#RetroTech #retrotechnology #retrocomputing #msdos #Zenith
#RetroTech #retrotechnology #retrocomputing #msdos #Zenith
Zenith SupersPort - a student laptop from 1988
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September 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This Zenith SupersPort was used by college students at the University of Missouri, but now it sits on the Workbench. Let's explore the hard drive, and of course, try out a game!
#RetroTech #retrotechnology #retrocomputing #msdos #Zenith
#RetroTech #retrotechnology #retrocomputing #msdos #Zenith
New video coming soon! This Zenith Data Systems SupersPort from 1988 is the oldest PC I own. It doesn't boot, and it's falling apart. It's never going to look brand new again, but I'll try to at least get DOS to run.
#RetroTech #retrocomputing #zenith #zenithdatasystems #msdos
#RetroTech #retrocomputing #zenith #zenithdatasystems #msdos
August 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
New video coming soon! This Zenith Data Systems SupersPort from 1988 is the oldest PC I own. It doesn't boot, and it's falling apart. It's never going to look brand new again, but I'll try to at least get DOS to run.
#RetroTech #retrocomputing #zenith #zenithdatasystems #msdos
#RetroTech #retrocomputing #zenith #zenithdatasystems #msdos
PC gaming with a stylus on the Fujitsu Lifebook T4215. Is this the best way to play classic PC games? (Spoiler: No.)
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #retrotech #windowsxp
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #retrotech #windowsxp
PC Gaming on a Touchscreen
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July 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
PC gaming with a stylus on the Fujitsu Lifebook T4215. Is this the best way to play classic PC games? (Spoiler: No.)
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #retrotech #windowsxp
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #retrotech #windowsxp
New video coming soon! Can I play DOOM on a touchscreen? I'm trying out a few classic games on the Tablet PC!
#retrotech #retrocomputing #retrogaming #tabletpc #windowsxp #doom
#retrotech #retrocomputing #retrogaming #tabletpc #windowsxp #doom
July 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
New video coming soon! Can I play DOOM on a touchscreen? I'm trying out a few classic games on the Tablet PC!
#retrotech #retrocomputing #retrogaming #tabletpc #windowsxp #doom
#retrotech #retrocomputing #retrogaming #tabletpc #windowsxp #doom
Microsoft really wanted your laptop to be a tablet in the 2000s. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition was their attempt to make that happen. I'm demonstrating it on this Fujitsu Lifebook T4215.
Tablet PCs in the 2000s
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June 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Microsoft really wanted your laptop to be a tablet in the 2000s. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition was their attempt to make that happen. I'm demonstrating it on this Fujitsu Lifebook T4215.
New video coming soon! Before the iPad, there was the Tablet PC, a hybrid laptop/tablet form factor that Microsoft promoted in the 2000s with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. We'll take a look at some software designed for Tablet PCs on this Fujitsu Lifebook T4215.
June 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New video coming soon! Before the iPad, there was the Tablet PC, a hybrid laptop/tablet form factor that Microsoft promoted in the 2000s with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. We'll take a look at some software designed for Tablet PCs on this Fujitsu Lifebook T4215.
May 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
This PC is retired from office life, and now it wants to have some fun. But since it's so old, it needed a little GPU replacement surgery.
Gaming on an 18-year-old office PC
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May 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This PC is retired from office life, and now it wants to have some fun. But since it's so old, it needed a little GPU replacement surgery.
New video coming soon! Can this 18-year-old office PC handle modern games? Maybe, with a little help!
Also, be sure to watch the next video for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Also, be sure to watch the next video for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
May 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
New video coming soon! Can this 18-year-old office PC handle modern games? Maybe, with a little help!
Also, be sure to watch the next video for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Also, be sure to watch the next video for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
I had a great time at VCF East. Attended some interesting talks, saw all kinds of retro computers and tech, bought a few things in consignment, and met some cool people!
Retro Road Trip: VCF East 2025
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April 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I had a great time at VCF East. Attended some interesting talks, saw all kinds of retro computers and tech, bought a few things in consignment, and met some cool people!
You've waited long enough for this. Here's my '80s-style cover of the Severance theme, and the process of making it!
Severance Chiptune Cover (and the struggles of making it)
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March 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
You've waited long enough for this. Here's my '80s-style cover of the Severance theme, and the process of making it!
The next video is delayed due to hardware issues, but don't worry - it's coming!
March 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The next video is delayed due to hardware issues, but don't worry - it's coming!
New video coming soon! The theme song from one of the most popular TV shows of the 2020s is getting an '80s makeover! What show do you think it is?
March 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
New video coming soon! The theme song from one of the most popular TV shows of the 2020s is getting an '80s makeover! What show do you think it is?
Do you love Wordle, but wish it was just a little more... retro? Check out this port I made for the Commodore 64! This one was a challenge to make, but still fun. Coding in BASIC makes you realize how much modern programmers take for granted.
Wordle on the Commodore 64
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March 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Do you love Wordle, but wish it was just a little more... retro? Check out this port I made for the Commodore 64! This one was a challenge to make, but still fun. Coding in BASIC makes you realize how much modern programmers take for granted.
New video coming soon! Wordle on the Commodore 64?! Yes! I'm bringing the viral hit word game of the 2020s to the best-selling computer of the 1980s!
February 28, 2025 at 4:23 AM
New video coming soon! Wordle on the Commodore 64?! Yes! I'm bringing the viral hit word game of the 2020s to the best-selling computer of the 1980s!
This video was a lot of fun to make. This was a much bigger project than my last video, with more camera shots, graphics, and music. I've always been a PC guy, but I'm really loving this iMac!
iMac G4 SSD & RAM Upgrade
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February 17, 2025 at 5:41 AM
This video was a lot of fun to make. This was a much bigger project than my last video, with more camera shots, graphics, and music. I've always been a PC guy, but I'm really loving this iMac!
Next video is in the works! This Apple iMac G4 is iconic, but after years in storage, it's not looking its best. I'm going to restore it to its former glory by cleaning it inside and out and giving it a few modern upgrades!
February 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Next video is in the works! This Apple iMac G4 is iconic, but after years in storage, it's not looking its best. I'm going to restore it to its former glory by cleaning it inside and out and giving it a few modern upgrades!
My first video is live now! Working on this SNES was a lot of fun, and the upgrade I did should keep it working for years to come!
New Case & Voltage Regulator for my Super Nintendo
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February 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
My first video is live now! Working on this SNES was a lot of fun, and the upgrade I did should keep it working for years to come!