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I produce a Retro-Computing centric Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@RetronautTech pop in for retro computing and console tech fun
No price, as its not a product as yet. Just a concept for now ;)
08.02.2026 00:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Kickstart Jan 2026 showcased a NEW retro 📺 Monitor product! What is it? Well, If you’re rocking a Commodore 64, 128, or Amiga, you almost certainly NEED a shiny new 1084sx Monitor to complete that retro picture. Join me and Leigh, as we discuss this exciting new project.
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After a 33 year itch, FINALLY my Amiga 2000 has my dream Piccolo SD64, giving high resolution 24bit graphics! But that itch is not fully scratched, because it's passthrough is not working. Can I use my stock video with the passthrough? Lets dive in and see what I find out! youtu.be/NfjvKdlIg_M
31.01.2026 12:56 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
33 years ago I had a dream: a 24-bit graphics card for my Amiga 1500, the key to taking my 3D graphics to the next level! There was just one tiny problem… a £3,000 price tag. Fast-forward 33 years and against all odds, a Piccolo SD64 has fallen into my hands — but It’s untested!
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I have a new video, on scratching a 33 year long itch. Finally, I have my hands on a Piccollo SD 64 video card for my Amiga 2000. Does it work? Find out, Sunday 11th.
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Join me, Retronaut and a host of Youtubers, as we dive into the 2025 Big Red Arrow Christmas quiz! It's a LOT of fun, and features a reveal of a NEW Sonic The Hedgehog game...
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Ah, now I see. Yes, I can see how you might think that TV was in my mind. Nope, as I explained in my other post... its more to do with the Argonauts + technology = Astronaut = Retronaut
24.12.2025 13:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Here, I kick off renovating three early IBM PCs: One IBM 5150, two IBM 5160 (PC/XT) and a classic IBM 5153 CGA monitor. We'll assess their condition, and talk about those infamous tantalum capacitors that love to fail explosively. First step, can we power the 5150 up?
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Sorry, what was the inspiration?
The inspiration was twofold, I mentioned to my friend, when we were both young and frisky "Do you think Im a sexonaut?" a naut in my mind being an "explorer" (don't ask...). And of course you have the hyperspace section in Space Odyssey, with RETRO of course!
My XP era Dell Dimension E520 upgrades, left it's graphics card, a Zotac GT 730 with no PC slot bracket. This meant it would wobble and possible even come out of its slot. But my new Bambu Lab H2D and Autodesk Fusion have come to the rescue!
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First 3D Printer, A Bambu Labs H2D. Does It Fly or Flop?
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Join me in this ultimate guide to the Apple II's ProDOS. Why did it take Apple so long to replace AppleDOS, a DOS only suited to the simpler DiskII system. What did ProDOS finally bring to the legendary Apple II and why did it become indispensable to all Apple users?
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An interesting vid on how a US Uni has a dedicated retro computing lab, to help history students get direct access to working machines. Its official, retro is a THING!
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My latest video at the Cambridge Centre For Computing History features a number of Mini-Computer emulators, and a few real ones to boot!
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If your into Dragon 32 computers, my latest video has a short interview with enthusiast, Tony Jewell...
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Lets head in to the Retro Computer Festival 2025 (Gaming Edition) at the Centre For Computing History. The event promised to show an array of gaming history, from the early mainframe days, through to the 80s pomp of the home micro revolution, the Amiga and the consoles vs PCs
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The Apple II family was a pioneer! This deep dive celebrates its storage history: From the revolutionary Disk II system and the birth of micro-hard disks, through the essential UniDisk 5.25 era, all the way up to the high-density drives of the IIe and IIGS
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We're diving into titan of micro-computing: the legendary Disk II system for the Apple II. Designed by Steve Wozniak, it wasn't just another peripheral—it was a seismic shift in engineering ingenuity. Its streamlined, cost-effective design propelled the Apple II to greatness.
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Continuing our series on using an Apple IIe in 2025, today we are getting video working. Use a vintage monitor to get that authentic CRT look? Or do we use a modern flat screen? Or maybe a modern Apple II video card? Watch on to see the options you can use in 2025!
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Are you interested in the NEW Commodore? Well, my latest video contains an exclusive statement from David Pleasance, the OG Commodore UK MD, about the new Ultimate 64 and the future of Commodore. Oh, and a whole galaxy of Amigas and other retro micro love 😍
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Thanks for the love ;). I hope to have the next chapter in this series out pretty soon. Cheers!
11.10.2025 18:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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In this short series, we are going to kit out my bare-bones Apple IIe to make it fit for "modern use". Using an Apple IIe can be fun but also a little challenging in 2025.
I attended the Sept 28th Kickstart Amiga event in Ottershaw UK over the weekend. Lots of fun as per usual and custom Amiga builds dominated the day to a degree. A video is in the edit and will be released shortly!
29.09.2025 15:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
5 Super Upgrades for a Vintage Dell E520 Gaming PC
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Well, that was a bit random. Bought 5 Core-2-Duo era CPUs to potentially upgrade my Dell E520 (2006) and... only one of them worked and of course, it was the one I DID NOT expect to work....
05.09.2025 11:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In web performance, we have a metric, called LAST CONTENTFUL PAINT, which measures such jank. Its the hallmark of a terrible website, where the layout constantly shifts as you scroll etc. We all know those sites, advert explode-o-rama nastyness
04.09.2025 12:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I hear from peers that AI is an absolute NO NO in Youtube videos. I understand their concerns, but is AI such a shibboleth that it CANNOT be used? Or is there more nuance to its use? Can you make a good Youtube vide using (some) AI?
04.09.2025 12:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
