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"All Your GameCube Games At Your Fingertips Some game console mods add the simple ability to play backups or dodge region locks. This one however makes using the GameCube a whole lot more convenient. Hand Held Legend GameCube parts: https://handheldlegend.com/collections/game-cube In this episode the Xeno modchip SD2SP2 module and Swiss boot disc were featured. Hand Held Legend provided the parts shown in the video at no cost but no money changed hands and the opinions expressed here are solely my own. As a policy I do not produce sponsored content. RMC - The Cave's GC Loader installation"
YouTube Link 2022-07-08T14:30Z 461K followers, 130.7K engagements
"Toshiba Satellite 310CDS: A Solid (but Boring) Retro Laptop Retro laptop enthusiasts tend to naturally gravitate towards ThinkPads. But IBM wasn't the only company making solid (and serviceable) laptops. This time let's check out a model from Toshiba that came at a pivotal time in laptop history. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp -----------------------------------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2021-02-05T15:42Z 461K followers, 105.7K engagements
"Fixing Up a (Really) Broken Sony DAT Deck I picked up a Sony DTC-690 Digital Audio Tape deck that seemed like it only needed an easy fix. But as they say looks can be deceiving. If you're curious about the DAT format and its history I previously explored a portable deck in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=F0D3c5qN__k Looking for the model so you can print your own replacement lacing arm gear clips It's available here: https://www.printables.com/model/1013438-sony-dat-deck-loading-gear-circlip Sources: Popular Science August [----]. Billboard September [--] 1986."
YouTube Link 2021-05-28T14:08Z 461K followers, 113.2K engagements
"Apple's Radically Different Late-90s Desktop In [----] Apple completely changed its image with the launch of the iMac. A year later the company brought its professional users along for the ride. Sources: "Now Power Mac G3 Series Offers Solid Speed Boost" Macworld January [----]. G3 beige desktop photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macintosh_G3_DT.jpg Macworld July [----]. "Apple beats estimates" InfoWorld January [--] [----]. "SCSI Vs. FireWire" Macworld March [----]. Wacom ADB graphics tablet photo: https://jp.mercari.com/item/m11167037725 15" LCD Studio Display photo:"
YouTube Link 2022-04-08T14:10Z 461K followers, 242K engagements
"REX: The World's Smallest PDA When most people think of personal digital assistants they remember handheld devices with touchscreens or keyboards not too different from today's smartphones. REX pushed the boundaries of what an information organizer could be but was it successful Sources: Casio Digital Diary photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Casio_Digital_Diary_SF-R20_open.JPG REX desktop dock photo: https://www.applefritter.com/content/bringing-rolodex-rex-3-back-life "Small Wonder" PC Magazine December [--] [----]. Electronics Boutique catalog scan:"
YouTube Link 2022-09-30T14:38Z 461K followers, 98.8K engagements
"PowerBook G3 Kanga: Apple's Shortest-Lived Mac Laptop [----] was a turbulent year for Apple -- it marked solid technological progress but also financial and leadership troubles. Let's fix up a laptop that played a quiet but important role in helping to turn the company around. Sources: G3 Kanga prototype photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageApple/comments/q2p472/kanga_dvt_unit/ "Fastest Laptop Yet" Macworld January [----]. "High-End Notebooks" PC Magazine January [----]. "Help Wanted: Apple CEO" MacUser October [----]. "Amelio Ousted" Macworld September [----]. "Apple names Steve Jobs as interim"
YouTube Link 2021-10-15T14:20Z 461K followers, 82K engagements
"How Motorola helped almost BANKRUPT Apple The Unimplemented Trap podcast and early access to new episodes is available for Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Sources: Macworld April [----]. "Motorola offers Mac clone boosts market confidence" Computerworld September [--] [----]. Sonnet Crescendo G3 photo: https://aucfree.com/items/b568240600 StarMax disc image: https://archive.org/details/motorola-starmax-mac-os-restore-install-cd-apple-macintosh-clone-system-7.6.1 Energy+ B9780 battery product page: https://www.energyplusbatteries.com/p/66d1/B9780 PowerStack II tower"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T15:23Z 461K followers, 104.4K engagements
"Sony DAT: What Cassette Should Have Been Imagine an audio format with the nostalgia of cassette but the pristine sound quality and convenience of CD. It existed in the form of DAT -- so why didn't it catch on Sources: 7-Pin Bible: http://www.core-sound.com/7-pin-bible.html Japanese DAT catalog pages: http://www.video-koubou-topaz.jp/SONY-AUDIO-1993.html DIY digital cable pinout: http://www.rockpark.com/d7/8_build.txt Home Taping is Killing Music image: http://i.imgur.com/CezxJ9c.jpg Popular Mechanics June [----] Headline News story on DAT from 1990: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=mYrzVylp9PM"
YouTube Link 2019-11-22T16:04Z 461K followers, 241.5K engagements
"Restoring One of Apple's Weirdest Vintage Macs The Macintosh IIsi was a midrange model from late [----] meant to go up against PC clones in business environments. But some of the compromises that its engineers had to make to hit its price point meant for some very interesting quirks. Branchus Creations: https://www.recapamac.com.au and https://www.youtube.com/branchuscreations BlueSCSI: https://bluescsi.com MeowTOAST: https://github.com/Stephen-Arsenault/meowTOAST Hakko FR-301 desoldering iron (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3mNuER6 Sources: MacUser December [----]. "Can new Macs restore shine"
YouTube Link 2023-03-17T14:30Z 461K followers, 140.9K engagements
"This trash-picked Bose radio has a NASTY surprise Here's the silicone mat I use for projects (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LTCZjh Sources: Wave Radio/CD photo: https://imgur.com/e3tlPrT Amar Bose photo: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/amar-bose/ Bose [---] photo: https://en.audiofanzine.com/full-range-pa-speaker-cabinet/bose/802-Series-III/medias/pictures/a.playm.239689.html 00:00 - Found this thing in the recycling bin 01:18 - Uh oh -- guess we figured out why 03:32 - Cracking the case open 05:10 - Kinda weird inside 07:52 - Investigating what makes this thing work 16:01 - Compact disc"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T15:30Z 461K followers, 251.1K engagements
"Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 Turntable Preamp Review A lot of inexpensive tube phono preamps actually rely on solid-state amplification. Pro-Ject Audio's Tube Box S2 doesn't -- it's a "true" tube design. So does the quality match its pricetag Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 product page: https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/tube-box-s2 Featured music: "Let It Go" by Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/forever-nothing). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on"
YouTube Link 2020-03-06T15:46Z 461K followers, 172.3K engagements
"Apple PowerBook Duo: The Laptop That Was Also a Desktop In the early 1990's there was an industry trend to make laptops smaller and lighter. These so-called subnotebooks often resulted in a compromise between portability and practicality. Apple's PowerBook Duo series however tried to do everything. Sources (in order of appearance): AST Premium Exec laptop photo: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/retrocomputingatcitytech/retrocomputing-archive-namm-520/ PC Magazine April [--] [----]. Toshiba Libretto photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Libretto_70CT.jpg LGR's ThinkPad 701c video:"
YouTube Link 2020-12-04T15:11Z 461K followers, 570.8K engagements
"Restoring a Power Computing Mac Clone from [----] Apple's Mac OS licensing program from the mid-1990s seemed like a good idea at first but ended up almost killing the company.because machines like this PowerBase [---] were just too good of a value. Useful links: Mac Driver Museum (has Apple CD-ROM driver 5.3.1): https://vintageapple.org/macdrivers/disk.shtml Apple CD-ROM Driver Reference: https://siber-sonic.com/mac/Vintage/CD_DVDdriver.html Sources: Macworld April [----]. MacUser April [----]. PC Magazine March [--] [----]. Low End Mac PowerBase: https://lowendmac.com/1996/power-computing-powerbase/"
YouTube Link 2022-01-14T15:39Z 461K followers, 102.8K engagements
"Macintosh Portable: The Mobile Mac Nobody Wanted In the late 1980s laptop computers were starting to gain popularity as their performance was improving and their size was decreasing. But Apple's first entry into the market wasn't exactly a graceful one. Sources: Toshiba J3100 photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toshiba_J-3100GT.jpg Data General One photo: https://twitter.com/mwichary/status/762023368589574144 Numeric keypad photo: https://estatesales.org/online-auctions/1989-apple-macintosh-portable-computer-61578585 IBM [----] luggable PC photo:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-11T15:57Z 461K followers, 174.6K engagements
"The N64 games I bought were FAKE Counterfeit and reproduction video game cartridges are nothing new but shady sellers keep trying new tricks to pass them off as legitimate. I picked up a pair of Nintendo [--] games that should have been real.but definitely weren't. N64 label damage photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/n64/comments/16ns0cp/what_are_my_options_for_replacing_the_label_on_an/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2024-05-24T13:54Z 461K followers, 102.3K engagements
"ThinkPad X61: The Subnotebook That Got a Second Chance To some laptops should be as portable as possible. But in the case of this ThinkPad subnotebook from [----] fans of its form factor went to extreme measures to keep the machine usable over a decade later. Free Geek Twin Cities: https://www.freegeektwincities.org Sources: HWM February [----]. Middleton's BIOS: https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Middleton%27s_BIOS ThinkPad X60 in docking station photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/gabi2s/the_portable_thiccpad/ ThinkPad UltraBay hard drive module photo:"
YouTube Link 2021-06-25T14:18Z 461K followers, 189.5K engagements
"The Best Game Boy DMG Screen Mod Ever I've seen a lot of backlit display mods for the original Game Boy but this one just doesn't compare. DMG IPS Mod Kit from Hand-Held Legend: https://handheldlegend.com/products/game-boy-backlight-dmg-ips ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music: "Shakedown" by Birocratic"
YouTube Link 2020-02-14T15:15Z 461K followers, 228.9K engagements
"The Smallest Portable CD Players Ever Made (That Nobody Bought) In [----] Sony flexed its engineering muscle and built the world's smallest portable CD player.then a few months later did it again. SJM4306's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/sjm4306 DIY Discman LiPo battery guide: https://hackaday.io/project/165088-sony-discman-diy-lipo-battery Featured music by Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com). Sources: Popular Mechanics September [----]. Taobao gear listing: https://world.taobao.com/item/527971137581.htm Beatles single mini-CD photo:"
YouTube Link 2021-01-08T15:27Z 461K followers, 357.3K engagements
"Plug and Play HDMI for the N64 EON Super [--] Review If you've wanted clean HDMI video output from your Nintendo [--] but aren't very skilled at console modding this review is for you. EON Super [--] product page: https://www.eongaming.tech ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com). Intro"
YouTube Link 2019-07-26T12:55Z 461K followers, 46.4K engagements
"Restoring and Upgrading a Mac from [----] Apple's Macintosh Quadra [---] was the runt of the litter when it was released in late [----] a simple machine for basic productivity. But that doesn't mean it isn't capable of much more -- it just needs some help by way of a few modern upgrades. Mac LC top cover reinforcing brackets: https://www.printables.com/model/287776-mac-lc-top-case-latch-reinforcing-bracket Mac LC PDS SD card bracket: https://www.printables.com/model/287778-mac-lc-pds-sd-card-bracket-for-bluescsi Sources: LC [---] photo: https://twitter.com/garthbeagle/status/1485426033897590786"
YouTube Link 2022-10-07T14:29Z 461K followers, 155.9K engagements
"This retro Mac clock is cute but incredibly ILLEGAL (buy one while you can) It looks like the Maclock may be going in and out of stock at various retailers. If the Amazon link below is out of stock try searching for "Maclock" on AliExpress or eBay. RayCue Maclock on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qqzL5c Raspberry Pi tiny Mac instructions: https://www.instructables.com/Making-a-Tiny-Mac-From-a-Raspberry-Pi-Zero/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T14:50Z 461K followers, 130.3K engagements
"Retro Buyer's Guide: Apple iPod Of course most people just use their smartphone for listening to music. But some want a more dedicated distraction-free device -- and Apple produced a number of iPod models over the years that fit the bill nicely. Let's take a look at the iPod family and talk about which ones are great even today and which should be avoided. Sources: Firewire/USB Dock cable photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/ipod/comments/omdlpk/rare_find_today_an_official_apple_firewireusb/ iPod Shuffle battery photos:"
YouTube Link 2022-05-20T14:50Z 461K followers, 795.8K engagements
"Fixing the NES Blinking Light of Death I picked up a used NES about [--] years ago but it's sat in my garage most of the time as it's always given me problems with the blinking red light of death. I finally decided to fix it once and for all by disabling the flaky lockout chip and in this video you'll see how I did it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by BoxCat Games"
YouTube Link 2014-11-04T18:00Z 454K followers, 257.7K engagements
"PowerBook 3400c -- When the World's Fastest Laptop Was a Mac Apple was a hot mess during most of the 90s that few other than existing Mac users took seriously. But then they made a powerhouse of a laptop that righted a lot of prior wrongs. Sources: Infoworld (August [--] [----] and September [--] 1995). Macworld magazine (February [----] May [----] November [----] December [----] January [----] April 1997). MacUser magazine (December [----] April 1997). Taipei skyline photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Looking_at_Taipei_Taiwan_skyline_from_Yuanshan_2016.jpg PowerBook [----] motherboard photo: 5300"
YouTube Link 2020-07-17T15:12Z 453K followers, 185.3K engagements
"Reviving a Dead Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker I thought the battery in my Bose SoundLink Color II speaker had finally failed.but as it turns out there's a free and easy fix ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com). Intro music by BoxCat Games"
YouTube Link 2022-11-18T15:39Z 453K followers, 280.3K engagements
"The Mac I built from scratch has reached its FINAL FORM In case you missed it here's my journey of making a Mac SE/30 from scratch: https://youtu.be/zc3sPoqOFG8 Kero's Mac Mods online store: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1 Sources: "The Mac SE Turns 030" Macworld March [----]. "Target Showcase" InfoWorld January [--] [----]. "2_Page Display for SE/30 to Ship" InfoWorld May [--] [----]. Xceed MacroColor [--] photo: https://imgur.com/micron-xceed-color-30-found-se-30-i-bought-unseen-eXuVv2Y "Products" Computer Graphics World July [----]. MacroColor [--] with greyscale harness photo:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T15:55Z 459K followers, 103.6K engagements
"Sony PSone LCD Screen Review and Plea to Hackers I picked up a slick accessory Sony came out with back in the days of the PSone.and also ask that hardware hackers leave it alone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Javier Suarez (http://www.betterwithmusic.com)"
YouTube Link 2014-09-09T21:00Z 453K followers, 239.9K engagements
"Sony's LAST little laptop When it manufactured personal computers Sony got a reputation for producing some unique and niche machines. But sometimes they were a bit too niche.and that was the P-series' downfall. Sources: Vaio VGN-P80H recovery image: https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-p80h-recovery Vaio VGN-P530H recovery image: https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-vgn-p530h-recovery-discs Motherboard photo: https://mkser.limagingui.top/index.phpmain_page=product_info&products_id=212111 Vaio P-series teardown: https://henjinkutsu.com/text/pc/vgn_p70h_hdd2ssd/ First-gen P-series review from"
YouTube Link 2023-11-24T16:01Z 457K followers, 516.9K engagements
"Mac SE/30: The Resurrection What did it take to get my Mac SE/30 going again Based on the symptoms it was something I never expected. Watch how I recapped the motherboard in this machine: https://youtu.be/bt_AAZnJXIs Resources and information sources: Free Geek Twin Cities: http://www.freegeektwincities.org 68kMLA Forums: https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php SE/30 capacitor reference: http://www.maccaps.com/MacCaps/Capacitor_Reference/Entries/1989/1/19_Macintosh_SE_30.html SE/30 motherboard schematics: https://museo.freaknet.org/gallery/apple/stuff/mac/andreas.kann/schemat.html Big Mess o'"
YouTube Link 2019-08-09T14:18Z 458K followers, 155.9K engagements
"PlayStation [--] Optical Drive Repair Let's take a look at what's involved in fixing an original "fat" PlayStation [--] that won't read discs. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Anitek"
YouTube Link 2015-08-04T17:00Z 454K followers, 402.1K engagements
"The Best Handheld Emulator Ever Retroflag GPi Case Review There have been many ways to emulate retro game consoles while on the go.but could this option from Retroflag possibly be the best one yet GPi Case product page (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2X2uZle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound"
YouTube Link 2019-06-28T14:57Z 459K followers, 89.2K engagements
"Is your CD player LYING to you If you think you've been hearing full-quality audio from your portable CD player.I have some bad news for you. Featured music: "Grow Up" by Gloria Tells Sources: Sony D-150 photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/34019036@N05/4934600814 Sony D-515 photos: https://hifi-wiki.com/index.php/File:Sony_D-515-1992.jpg https://www.reddit.com/r/walkman/comments/1g1e21i/restoring_a_sony_d515/ https://marlene-d.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-comparisons-between-hifi-components.html "Sony Scoops the Competition" The Edmonton Journal May [--] [----]. Philips AZ-6847 photo:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T15:53Z 454K followers, 233.6K engagements
"Repairing an Unreleased Prototype Mac.TABLET Over the years Apple has whipped up a number of prototype products that never made it to production. Usually these get destroyed and remain unknown.but this one managed to survive and needed some help to get working again. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound"
YouTube Link 2024-06-07T13:26Z 436K followers, 310K engagements
"I couldn't fix this SPARCstation because of one STUPID problem This Sun SPARCStation IPX sure seemed like it would have been interesting. BlueSCSI drive bracket model: https://www.printables.com/model/1194491-sun-sparcstation-lunchbox-bluescsi-bracket Floppy drive SD card bracket model: https://www.printables.com/model/1194503-sun-sparcstation-lunchbox-floppy-drive-sd-card-bra PSU replacement GitHub project: https://github.com/hanshuebner/ipx-psu-replacement Glitch Works battery module: https://www.tindie.com/products/glitchwrks/gw-48t08-1-repair-board-module/ Sources: "Sun ups performance"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T16:01Z 437K followers, 107.9K engagements
"DayStar Genesis MP: The Crazy Powerful 90s Mac Clone Apple's Mac OS licensing program from the mid-90s threw open the floodgates for other manufacturers to make Macs. Most decided to pursue budget models and undercut Apple's own offerings. But one company decided to reach for new heights in a major way. Sources: DayStar PowerCache photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/66071596@N00/9105522159 "Power Macs: Full Speed Ahead" MacUser May [----]. "Scaling the Performance Ladder" PC Magazine February [--] [----]. "DayStar ships first multiprocessor Mac" InfoWorld November [--] [----]. "The Power Macintosh"
YouTube Link 2022-12-30T15:16Z 453K followers, 110.2K engagements
"Restoring a Macintosh PowerBook 145B The PowerBook 145B was a basic albeit solid option in Apple's first laptop lineup. So what does this particular machine need to get working again More #MARCHintosh videos that you might be interested in are available in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marchintosh Sources: "Introducing: The PowerBooks" MacUser December [----]. "Macintosh PowerBooks [---] [---] and 170" Macworld December [----]. "The Mac on the Road" Byte December [----]. Toshiba T1900 laptop photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/retrotech/comments/1fbyve/1994_toshiba_t1910_xpost_from_rpics/"
YouTube Link 2021-03-12T16:00Z 455K followers, 115.6K engagements
"The Blatnik Bridge and Shout Out to Allie Knight Just a quick video about a huge bridge I went over in Duluth MN recently and a shout-out to Allie Knight an awesome trucker (who happens to also like huge bridges) and fellow YouTuber. Check out Allie's channel here you'll gain a new respect for truckers and all the stuff they have to deal with: https://www.youtube.com/user/allieknight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2014-11-06T18:01Z 458K followers, [----] engagements
"Soldering Basics for Gamers (and Others) If you want to get into repairing or modding game consoles (or other gadgets) you'll want to learn how to solder. Let's take a look at the tools supplies and technique you'll need to get started. My video on building a gamer's toolkit: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=49qoxiuY6oY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Anitek"
YouTube Link 2015-04-28T17:00Z 455K followers, 90K engagements
"Let's Look At Some Big Expensive Old Servers Recently at work I decommissioned some servers from around [----] and [----]. But even compared to modern servers they still have some crazy specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2018-07-24T15:00Z 453K followers, 656.2K engagements
"12" PowerBook G4 Hard Drive Replacement This PowerPC portable from the mid-2000s was petite yet powerful and remains a popular machine among retro Mac collectors. But when the hard drive in mine started to fail I had a choice to make. Source: Macworld May [----]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound"
YouTube Link 2021-12-10T15:30Z 455K followers, 59.1K engagements
"That's a LOT of hard drives Synology DS1821+ NAS review Network-attached storage devices have seen adoption among power users and IT professionals for long enough that some are finding themselves ready for an upgrade. Let's check out a model from Synology that packs a lot of features and also offers expandability into the future. Synology DS1821+ product page: https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/DS1821+ My standard review disclaimer: Synology provided the unit and upgrades as part of this review but has had no editorial input into this video nor was I paid to produce it. The opinions"
YouTube Link 2023-10-13T14:45Z 459K followers, 70.1K engagements
"The Weird 3M Flip Camera Rival from [----] The late 2000s and early 2010s saw a huge increase in online video and people wanted an easy way to shoot and share digital footage. Let's take a look at a model that went head-on with behemoth Flip Video from oddly enough 3M. Sources/further reading: Flip discontinued article: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/13/technology/13flip.html Cisco acquires Flip article: https://www.cnet.com/news/cisco-buys-flip-video-maker-for-590-million/ Why Cisco discontinued the Flip lineup: https://www.cnet.com/news/why-cisco-killed-the-flip-mini-camcorder/"
YouTube Link 2019-09-13T15:28Z 458K followers, 33.8K engagements
"These two 20-year-old tablets are totally terrific I thought these vintage tablet PCs were going to suck.but they're actually good Sources: "Desperation Deal" Computerworld September [--] [----]. HP Compaq restore CD image: https://archive.org/details/hp-compaq-business-pc-documentation-and-diagnostics-dx2300-cd-rom-2007 "Xplore Technologies buys assets of Motion Computing after foreclosure" https://web.archive.org/web/20160216081030/https://urgentcomm.com/tablets/xplore-technologies-buys-assets-motion-computing-after-foreclosure "Zebra Technologies to Acquire Xplore Technologies""
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T13:57Z 453K followers, 148.8K engagements
"Could this ThinkPad netbook actually be GOOD at retro gaming Lenovo's ThinkPad X100e form [----] went up against a slew of competitors in the netbook market. It was certainly better in some regards but was held back in others. But with the right OS could it still find some usefulness today Sources: Lenovo EOL drivers download page: https://download.lenovo.com/eol/index.html EeePC photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Asus_Eee_PC_1001PX_netbook_20180326.jpg CNet X100e review: https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x100e-review/ ThinkPad-Wiki page on the X100e:"
YouTube Link 2023-08-25T14:13Z 453K followers, 185.7K engagements
"A Decent $50 Tablet Amazon Fire Tablet (2015) Review There have been plenty of cheap tablets but typically they're slow glitchy and cheaply made. Does Amazon's $50 foray into this territory buck the trend ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2015-11-27T16:00Z 454K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Retro Tech: Toshiba Subnotebook from [----] Thin and light laptops are common today but in [----] this Toshiba Portg 3110CT subnotebook was definitely something special. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2016-07-12T15:00Z 454K followers, 44.2K engagements
"The $100 Laptop Challenge -- This Old PC is Better Than You Think New computers are supposed to be faster than ones that are years old right Well. The documentary I made in [----] about Free Geek Twin Cities: https://youtu.be/F0JIOqjsfnE Their Web site: http://www.freegeektwincities.org To find a similar organization in your area I've found that a search term like "nonprofit computer recycling" works well. How you can help a particular location may vary -- they may accept donations have a thrift store (which can be seriously fun to check out as they sometimes also offer retro tech) or accept"
YouTube Link 2020-06-05T14:24Z 453K followers, 495K engagements
"OLPC XO-1: The $100 Laptop (That Wasn't) Technology -- and the access to information that it brings -- has long been considered a huge benefit to education. An organization with lofty goals and noble intent tried to change the world with a $100 laptop but found out the hard way that doing so is much more complicated than it seems. Sources: Mess of AC adapters photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OLPC_XO#/media/File:OLPC_laptop_charging.JPG Solar panel photo: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/File:XO_and_SolarGorilla.jpg Clamp charger photo:"
YouTube Link 2021-09-24T14:18Z 453K followers, 269.7K engagements
"Bose QC25 vs Audio Technica ANC9 Headphone Review Let's take a look at the flagship noise-canceling headphones from two companies who have rather different reputations in the audio industry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Anitek (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anitek) and Jahzzar (http://betterwithmusic.com)"
YouTube Link 2015-01-27T18:00Z 459K followers, 56.1K engagements
"The Time IBM Sold ThinkPads It Didn't Make The ThinkPad line of laptops usually brings to mind two names: IBM and more recently Lenovo. Let's take a look at a model that was manufactured by neither of them. Sources: ThinkPad i Series Technical Specs: http://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/tiwbook.pdf 12" screen photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/9y6afu/ibm_thinkpad_iseries_type_2621 13" screen photo: https://letaoapp.com.tw/yahoojp/auctions/item.phpaID=x633163548 ThinkPad T30 photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/66679426@N00/144791635 Acer PC manufacturing for"
YouTube Link 2019-08-30T14:57Z 453K followers, 197.8K engagements
"Dell Inspiron 5150: Good for Windows XP Gaming Not everyone has the space for a desktop retro PC. So if you're interested in getting into the Windows XP gaming scene could this 20-year-old Dell laptop be a viable option Sources: NotebookCheck benchmarks comparison: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-FX-Go-5200.6944.0.html "The Intel Mobile Tipsheet" Maximum PC July [----]. "An Intel-Approved Desktop to Go" PC Magazine August [--] [----]. Pentium 4-M CPU photo: https://www.ebay.com/itm/392963414344 Dell TV commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dXGO6QSC5F"
YouTube Link 2023-03-31T14:44Z 453K followers, 112.8K engagements
"Fixing Up a Weird [---] I was given a cranky [---] that was headed out for recycling and at first glance it seems pretty normal.but looks can be deceiving. LA Times article: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-10-05-fi-3371-story.html DB13W3 connector image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:13W3_Stecker.jpg Motherboard specs: http://www.arvutimuuseum.ee/th99/m/M-O/31745.htm Micronics acquired by Diamond Multimedia article: https://www.cnet.com/news/graphics-merger-joins-allies/ Matrox MAGIC card information: http://www.vgamuseum.info/index.php/cpu/item/200-matrox-magic-rgb"
YouTube Link 2019-05-17T15:01Z 454K followers, 339K engagements
"Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Trakk Go Review A lot of Bluetooth speakers are weatherproof but the Trakk Go takes it up a notch. But does it sound any good Trakk Amazon store: http://bit.ly/ShopTRAKK Trakk main site: http://www.trakktech.com Trakk social media: https://instagram.com/shoptrakk https://facebook.com/ShopTRAKK https://www.twitter.com/ShopTRAKK ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and"
YouTube Link 2016-11-22T16:00Z 453K followers, [----] engagements
"This GBA SP Screen Mod is Better Than an AGS-101 Fans of the Game Boy Advance who prefer the SP's clamshell form factor generally find the AGS-101 to be the best experience. But this IPS screen kit can make your SP look even better Parts used: IPS screen kit: https://handheldlegend.com/collections/game-boy-advance-sp/products/game-boy-advance-sp-ips-backlit-lcd-kit Clear replacement shell: https://handheldlegend.com/collections/game-boy-advance-sp/products/game-boy-advance-shell Replacement buttons:"
YouTube Link 2020-10-30T14:00Z 455K followers, 434.6K engagements
"Are Macs More Expensive Than PCs This Does Not Compute Podcast #55 The Mac vs (Windows) PC debate continues to rage on decades after it started. One point that's often raised is that PCs are less expensive. But is this always the case ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon and get early access to MP3 versions of the podcast https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2017-08-04T15:00Z 453K followers, 24.8K engagements
"Canon GL2 -- The $3000 MiniDV Camcorder from [----] Video technology has come a long way in the last few decades. Let's spend some time checking out a prosumer Canon MiniDV camcorder -- is it still usable today If you're interested in more retro video technology content these two channels are worth checking out: video99.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/c/video99couk Cathode Ray Dude https://www.youtube.com/c/CathodeRayDude Sources: Popular Mechanics November [----]. Maximum PC August [----]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my"
YouTube Link 2021-11-26T14:56Z 454K followers, 124.6K engagements
"Could this cheap Windows XP laptop make for great Windows [--] gaming Just because a retro PC that originally shipped in the Windows XP era also offers Windows [--] drivers doesn't mean it's going to be the best experience.and here's a great example. Sources: Unreal Tournament and 3DMark [--] benchmark result charts (and an overall fantastic resource for comparing retro video cards): http://hw-museum.cz/article/2/benchmark-vga-1998---2001--2011-edition-/2 "An Old Faithful - Dell Inspiron 8200" HWM May [----]. "Lowered XPectations" Computerworld November [--] 2001."
YouTube Link 2023-05-19T14:01Z 458K followers, 75.7K engagements
"This old Intel Celeron processor was AMAZING People love to trash talk Intel's Celeron processor. But there was a time decades ago when it was even more desirable than the highest-end Pentiums. Sources: Many thanks to VWestlife for providing catalog scans used throughout this episode. Asheville Computer Club case badges: https://geekenspiel.com/products/asheville-compute-club-lgr-fundraiser-case-badge-sticker-dome_pos=1&_sid=3df95c07b&_ss=r "400MHz Pentium II PCs" PC Magazine May [--] [----]. AMD K6 photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KL_AMD_K6_LittleFoot.jpg Intel headquarters photo:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T15:02Z 458K followers, 203.4K engagements
"Encode Video Faster with Hardware Acceleration (That You Probably Already Have) There's a very good chance that your computer already supports hardware-accelerated video encoding. Question is what kind of performance impact does it have HandBrake: https://handbrake.fr VCE diagram image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMD_VCE_fixed_mode.svg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2020-09-25T14:52Z 454K followers, 58.4K engagements
"Whole-House Audio from IKEA Symfonisk Speaker Review The Swedish furniture giant is back with another lineup of speakers this time designed for whole-house audio. But do the cheapest entries in the Sonos landscape cut it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)"
YouTube Link 2019-08-16T13:23Z 457K followers, 223.7K engagements
"Sports Walkman: Sony's Go-Anywhere Portable Electronics As the personal electronics craze exploded in the 1980s people wanted to take their gadgets everywhere. Sony came up with a product line that promised to hold up to (mostly) anything their owners could throw at them. Featured music: "Disco Soul" and "Liftoff" by Discoholic: https://discoholicmusic.bandcamp.com/album/discoholics-anonymous Sources: WM-F5 photo: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/design/gallery/WM-F5/ Multicolored WM-F5 models: https://walkman.land/sony/wm-f5 Sports boombox photo:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-24T14:22Z 455K followers, 133.2K engagements
"Modern Music Releases on.Floppy Disks The music industry has embraced the popularity of retro audio media.but a few independent artists have branched out to release their tracks on a format I wouldn't have expected. Strudelsoft: https://strudelsoft.bandcamp.com/merch FrankJavCee's "I Love Hating You" EP: https://frankjavcee.bandcamp.com/album/i-love-hating-you 3D Blast: https://3dblast.bandcamp.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and"
YouTube Link 2021-12-24T16:27Z 459K followers, 55.6K engagements
"Fixing My Philips DCC Recorder for Good A common and inevitable problem afflicts first-generation Digital Compact Cassette decks: failing capacitors. The fix wasn't as simple as replacing the faulty parts though -- until now. DCC Museum: https://www.dccmuseum.com Featured music: "Better Than This" by Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/sever). Sources: Philips Amsterdam building photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rijnbuurt_Amsterdam_Netherlands_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg Magnavox DCC600 photo:"
YouTube Link 2023-01-06T15:53Z 453K followers, 153.8K engagements
"Restoring an Apple IIe Left for Scrap I found an Apple IIe setup hastily dumped in an e-waste pile. But was it really just a bunch of junk Big Mess O' Wires Floppy Emu: https://www.bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu/ Sources: Apple vintage printers photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Apple_Vintage_Printers_%287154380074%29.jpg Epson LQ color printer photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Epson_LQ2550_colour_dot_matrix_printer.jpg Fujitsu printer photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/Fujitsu_DL3300_dot_matrix_printer.JPG Facit"
YouTube Link 2020-09-18T14:35Z 454K followers, 289.9K engagements
"Repairing a Vintage ThinkPad I found an IBM ThinkPad from [----] that wouldn't boot. What will it take to get it up and running again Zip drive image courtesy eBay user "chris1048" SuperDisk image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Super_Disk_120MB_9116.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO"
YouTube Link 2017-10-17T15:00Z 454K followers, 279.8K engagements
"Backlight and Bivert Your Original Game Boy DMG It turns out there's a lot of untapped potential in that boring green Game Boy screen. Let's take a look at a pair of mods from Hand Held Legend that will unlock it Backlight module: http://handheldlegend.com/collections/frontpage/products/game-boy-backlight-dmg-and-pocket Bivert module: http://handheldlegend.com/collections/frontpage/products/game-boy-bivert-biversion-module Glass DMG replacement screen cover: http://handheldlegend.com/collections/frontpage/products/game-boy-glass-screen"
YouTube Link 2016-01-05T18:00Z 459K followers, 207.9K engagements
"Game Boy Variable Clock Mod Ever want to change how fast or slow Game Boy games play Let's install a variable clock module Hand-Held Legend clock module page: https://handheldlegend.com/collections/frontpage/products/variable-clock-ltc1799-linear-module ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box"
YouTube Link 2017-11-14T16:00Z 453K followers, 33.9K engagements
"Fixing Up a Neglected MiniDisc Recorder This Sony MZ-R37 MiniDisc recorder has seen better days. While I may not be able to get it looking brand new again can I at least get it looking decent Sources: MZ-R37 box photo: https://www.datistics.de/minidisc-schaetzchen-sony-mz-r37-mit-digital-addiction/ Blue MZ-R37 photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/25506374@N04/43824611195 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2021-04-23T15:00Z 453K followers, 95.1K engagements
"Behringer Europort MPA40BT Battery-Powered PA Speaker Review Tired of having to play roulette with rented or provided equipment I bought a battery-powered portable PA speaker that's actually decently built and by a brand I had heard of. The Behringer Europort MPA40BT is a pretty solid unit and this review goes though its features benefits and drawbacks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2014-07-08T21:00Z 449K followers, 139.8K engagements
"Panasonic RQ-SX20 Portable Cassette Repair A while ago I picked up several portable cassette players in need of repair. Most of them were made by Sony.except for this one. Featuring music from "I'm Not Going Anywhere" by Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/im-not-going-anywhere) and "Last Words" by Wizard of Loneliness (https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/last-words). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram"
YouTube Link 2021-07-30T14:22Z 452K followers, 79.9K engagements
"Sony MDM-X4: Home Digital Multitrack Recording for the 90s Most of those who used MiniDisc remember it as a highly portable compact consumer audio format. But it had much more powerful capabilities for musicians as well. Sony MDM-X4 user manual PDF: https://www.minidisc.org/manuals/sony/sony_mdm-x4.pdf Featured music: "Oh No" by Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com). Image sources: Tascam Portastudio: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tascam_Portastudio_244.jpg Fostex Multitracker:"
YouTube Link 2020-07-10T14:01Z 453K followers, 49.9K engagements
"This old external hard drive can do WHAT At first glance the MicroNet SANcube looks like a big external FireWire hard drive. But it has an unexpected trick up its sleeve. Sources: Apple Lisa photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apple_Museum_(Prague)_Lisa_II_(1984).jpg SANcube product page: https://web.archive.org/web/20020203200857/http://www.micronet.com/products/sancube.html 10/100 Ethernet hub photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Netgear_DS108_Hub_(2).jpg "Crowning our new switch leaders" NetworkWorld May [--] [----]. FireTape [--] press release:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-08T15:16Z 402K followers, 113K engagements
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"I tried to put TWO vintage Celerons in one PC It was very easy to overclock early Celeron processors to perform better than Pentiums.but what about using more than one Sources: Celeron 300A box photo: https://www.gdm.or.jp/crew/2015/1123/141643 "Overclocking: Intel Celeron 300A" Maximum PC April [----]. eMachines photo: https://wiki.preterhuman.net/File:533i1.jpg Lian Li front panel clip model: https://www.printables.com/model/431534-lian-li-case-clip Quake III multiprocessing thread: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.phpt=54929 "Multiprocessor scalability in Microsoft Windows NT/2000""
YouTube Link 2024-12-13T15:25Z 449K followers, 308.4K engagements
"The world's THINNEST laptop (in 2001) Laptops were gaining popularity in the early 2000s due to increasing selection and falling prices. In the thin-and-light category Toshiba pulled out all the stops and produced a machine so portable that it rivals even today's laptops. Sources: Portege [----] extended battery photos: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255963114931 "The Laptop Shell Game" Popular Mechanics October [----]. "The Notebook Buyer's Guide" Maximum PC July [----]. "An Intel-Approved Desktop to Go" PC Magazine August [--] [----]. "RIP Toshiba-Branded PCs Long Live Dynabook" PC Magazine"
YouTube Link 2023-09-29T14:45Z 439K followers, 127.5K engagements
"GameCube Disc Drive Troubleshooting and Repair I picked up a GameCube that was said to not read game discs. Here's how I figured out what was wrong and how I fixed it. Interested in the multimeter I used in this video Here's the review I did a while back about the Hioki DT4252: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Z74SU8ybcbk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Kevin MacLeod"
YouTube Link 2014-07-15T21:00Z 441K followers, 273.1K engagements
"Unleashing my 3D printer for CHEAP My Prusa Mini has been a great 3D printer but over the years it had gotten slightly annoying to have to swap a USB flash drive whenever I needed to move files to it. For just a few bucks and a couple minutes' worth of work though I was able to connect it to my WiFi network Prusa Mini WiFi module installation guide: https://help.prusa3d.com/guide/installing-wi-fi-and-prusalink-mini-_316781 Google Spreadsheet of compatible modules: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ql2TmS8O5Bkuf9SRhfP67RRD1isdThyN96f9M2KdSg4/edit#gid=0 The WiFi module I bought (affiliate"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T14:03Z 449K followers, 22.2K engagements
"I fixed a HUGE pile of broken vintage Mac laptops I'm never working on this many broken computers at the same time ever again. Sources: Hinge fix panel and cover clip models: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4368963 USB-C PD adapters for vintage computers thread on Tinker Different: https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/powerbook-1xx-usb-c-pd-adapter.3827/ USB-C board enclosure model: https://www.printables.com/model/1173988-usb-pd-trigger-card-case/files 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Triage 04:51 - Some of these are worse for wear 06:49 - You can skip everything before this part if you're"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T14:57Z 438K followers, 80.8K engagements
"NES Classic Mini This Does Not Commute Podcast #4 The announcement of the NES Classic Mini was a surprise to many. Does it herald a shift in Nintendo's strategy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2016-08-12T15:00Z 450K followers, 16K engagements
"BittBoy Handheld Console Review Let's take a look at a Game Boy-inspired handheld with an IPS screen. But is it what it seems BittBoy main product page: https://www.bittboy.com BittBoy Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/BittBoy-Portable-Video-Handheld-Sky-Blue/dp/B071G11LDZ/ref=sr_1_1s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1500248417&sr=1-1&keywords=bittboy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be"
YouTube Link 2017-07-18T15:00Z 447K followers, 151.9K engagements
"Is Microsoft's Cheap Computer from [----] Still Usable Today It was meant as a less-expensive option in Microsoft's fledgling hardware lineup from [----] but the Surface [--] wasn't exactly cheap. But years later has this 2-in-1 turned into a surprising bargain Sources: Surface power cable image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79578508@N08/8401533071 Surface [--] internal components image: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+3+Battery+Replacement/52684 Surface Pro [--] cracked screen image: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+3+Teardown/26595"
YouTube Link 2020-04-10T14:53Z 442K followers, 161.8K engagements
"This fix for a common Mac SE/30 problem is GENIUS If you have a Mac SE/30 with a dodgy ROM SIMM slot this option from Kero's Mac Mods is right up your alley. The SMC PDS ROM is available here: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/smc-pds-rom-card Other links: ROMmate SIMM programmer: https://ko-fi.com/caymacvintage/shop (availability varies) 3D-printable ROM SIMM clips: https://www.printables.com/model/35592-macintosh-se30-rom-clips ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T15:00Z 442K followers, 56.5K engagements
"My DCC Deck Repair Didn't Quite Go as Hoped. Digital Compact Cassette was a format from the early 1990's that didn't quite work out. What also didn't quite work out was my attempt to get a Philips DCC [---] deck operational again. The DCC Museum: https://www.dccmuseum.com Sources: Technics RS-DC10 photo: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3a/de/34/3ade341b2fbc865d1b5b07450fa66235.jpg "Matsushita Philips to Make New Cassette" Los Angeles Times July [--] [----]. "Consumers follow CES to the letter" Chicago Tribune June [--] [----]. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2021-01-29T14:50Z 445K followers, 78.4K engagements
"Replacing Worn-Out Nintendo [--] Controller Thumbsticks A very common problem with the N64 controller is that its thumbstick wears out and becomes loose. But while some game console repairs or mods can be daunting this one is something practically anyone can do. Hand Held Legend replacement thumbstick: https://handheldlegend.com/collections/n64/products/joystick-for-n64-controller-in-the-style-of-joystick-for-gamecubevariant=39266413510790 Disclosure: Hand Held Legend provided the part shown in the video at no cost but no money changed hands and the opinions expressed here are solely my own. As"
YouTube Link 2022-06-10T14:26Z 440K followers, 43.2K engagements
"Doom on a Commercial Kitchen Appliance I previously explored a small DOS-based computer designed to run the display system in commercial kitchens and restaurants. You told me to run Doom on it so let's do exactly that. For the backstory on this hardware check out the episode where I took it apart: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=BdSJgoP2a88 Sources: KDS photos: https://www.lsretail.com/products/ls-one-for-restaurants and https://ae.bimpos.com/hardware/2/KMS PS/2 splitter cable photo: https://www.techinn.com/f/13748/137485256/startech-6in-ps-2-keyboard-mouse-splitter-cable.jpg"
YouTube Link 2021-04-16T14:06Z 440K followers, 243.1K engagements
"This vintage upgrade made the Mac SE into a MONSTER Processor upgrades for Macs in the 1990s were commonplace.but earlier models like the Mac SE weren't designed with them in mind. That didn't stop clever third parties from figuring out how to make them work though and they ended up offering ridiculous results. Sources: "After the Split at Apple's Core" InfoWorld September [--] [----]. MacUser April [----]. Mac SE dual floppy photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_SE#/media/File:Macintosh_SE_b.jpg "More than a Plus" Macworld April [----]. ".For the Rest of Us" MacUser April [----]. "Beefing Up"
YouTube Link 2023-06-16T14:42Z 434K followers, 75.1K engagements
"Restoring Apple's most BORING vintage Mac The Mac Classic wasn't fancy or exciting when it launched in [----] but Apple sold a ton of them. Free Geek Twin Cities: https://www.freegeektwincities.org Sources: "Macintosh IIsi and Classic Deliver Quality for Lower Price" InfoWorld November [--] [----]. Mac Classic and SE motherboard photos: https://recapamac.com.au/ TidBITS article about Mac Classic ROM disk: https://tidbits.com/1990/11/19/the-system-in-the-new-machine/ "Mac Classic Appeals to New Market" InfoWorld December [--] [----]. "How Does Apple Deal with Success" Macworld March [----]. "The Mac"
YouTube Link 2023-09-08T14:20Z 438K followers, 125.2K engagements
"Keep Bifold Closet Door Knobs from Loosening Here's the reason why the knobs on bifold doors loosen and tear out over time -- and a simple inexpensive way to prevent it from happening ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com)"
YouTube Link 2014-06-10T22:00Z 450K followers, 98.4K engagements
"Fixing the Mac laptop everyone loved to hate In [----] Apple released its first Mac laptops based on the PowerPC processor. It didn't go quite as planned. Sources: Cupertino aerial footage by The Bureau (https://www.thebureau.co). "Apple offers [---] million reasons to question health" Computerworld April [--] [----]. "Apple recall sours premium price plan" Computerworld May [--] [----]. "RISC Workstations" PC Magazine May [--] [----]. "Apple takes proactive approach to system glitches" InfoWorld May [--] [----]. "Apple Recalls PowerBook [----] Series" Macworld December [----]. "More PowerBook [----] Woes" Macworld"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T14:58Z 432K followers, 104.8K engagements
"This Isn't a Battery Storage Case (But It Works Great As One) Tired of my rechargeable batteries rolling around in a desk drawer I discovered an awesome way to store them. MTM Case-Gard RSLD-50-24: http://mtmcase-gard.com/products/rifle/ammo-boxes-rifle-r-50.html On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/MTM-Round-Flip-Top-Rifle-Ammo/dp/B00686SFT8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be"
YouTube Link 2017-03-07T16:00Z 433K followers, 23.4K engagements
"Free Geek Twin Cities: E-Waste and Education Most old computers and electronics end up in a landfill or scrapped for raw materials. But a nonprofit in Minneapolis Minnesota takes the tech we no longer want and turns it into an educational opportunity. Free Geek Twin Cities: http://www.freegeektwincities.org Sources: Free Geek Portland photos courtesy Angela Holm http://www.angelaholmphotography.com The Sunday Oregonian "Nonprofit gives old computers new life" by Richard Colby. November [--] [----]. Minnesota Daily "Free Geek to open in Mpls" by Krista Webb. September [--] [----]. Minnesota Public"
YouTube Link 2018-10-16T15:00Z 447K followers, 54.4K engagements
"Jupiter Discovery X5 E-Bike Review I decided I wanted an e-bike and ended up buying a Jupiter Discovery X5. So what do I think of it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2020-09-04T14:33Z 452K followers, 93.8K engagements
"How my ultimate SimCity [----] setup helped get Apple sued Sorry I got distracted. Here's my episode about restoring this Quadra 700: https://youtu.be/oXNLPOksY1Y Sources: "32-Bit QuickDraw Is Slow to Catch On" InfoWorld July [--] [----]. "Radius Announces Board For Mac Plus and Mac SE" InfoWorld March [--] [----]. "Media [---] buys Digital Origin" The Calgary Herald January [--] [----]. "RasterOps to unveil array of Macintosh products" InfoWorld December [--] [----]. "Firm to Introduce 24-Bit Video Card for Mac II" InfoWorld September [--] [----]. "Former Competitors RasterOps and TrueVision Announce Plans to Merge""
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T14:01Z 452K followers, 275.2K engagements
"I kinda hate cassettes now This Sony TC-WR550Z cassette deck works now but it sure put up a fight. Hopefully this helps you if you're facing the same repairs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com)"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T13:25Z 446K followers, 53.9K engagements
"The Sony MiniDisc Document Reader That Could Also Scan In the mid- to late 1990s tablets and e-readers weren't exactly common.and Sony's Japan-only DATA EATA models were perhaps the most unique of them all. Sources: PDF-W77 press release: https://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/199907/99-0727A/ PDL-K77 auction photos: https://www.mercari.com/jp/items/m10609716165/ PC Magazine November [--] [----]. Memory Stick photo: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tNPOIzmXL._AC_SL1500_.jpg PC Magazine December [--] [----]. Intuos [--] tablet photo:"
YouTube Link 2021-09-10T14:04Z 452K followers, 72.5K engagements
"Can You Install Windows [--] on a Pentium II Windows [--] is known to be somewhat forgiving on older hardware. But is a Pentium II-based machine up to the task ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2018-02-20T16:00Z 431K followers, 3.1M engagements
"Let's Check Out an Old Blade Server System with [--] CPUs Many many servers these days run as virtual machines -- but there was a time when virtualization was still just catching on and companies needed physical servers to be as dense as possible. So let's look at a blade server system from around [----] that packs [--] CPU sockets and weighs [---] pounds Image of C7000 chassis will full-height blades: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HP_BladeSystem_c7000_Enclosure.jpg#/media/File:HP_BladeSystem_c7000_Enclosure.jpg -----------------------------------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2020-06-26T14:14Z 453K followers, 187.7K engagements
"ThinkPad 701c: IBM's Butterfly Laptop In the mid-90s frequent travelers wanted laptops that were small and light but this often meant giving up a comfortable keyboard. But IBM came up with a clever idea and produced one of the most interesting -- and sought-after -- subnotebooks ever made. Sources: "Don't Judge a Notebook by Its Cover" CIO Magazine June [--] [----]. "Benchmark Tests: Subnotebooks" PC Magazine August [----]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me"
YouTube Link 2022-03-18T14:27Z 418K followers, 104.7K engagements
"What's Inside an External USB SSD My Lexar portable SSD suddenly failed after four years of occasional use.can we figure out why ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com)"
YouTube Link 2021-07-09T14:01Z 453K followers, 71.7K engagements
"Kong Feng GB Boy Colour (Game Boy Color Clone) Review Could this knockoff of the Nintendo Game Boy Color be even better than the original ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Jahzzar"
YouTube Link 2015-12-22T18:00Z 446K followers, 205.4K engagements
"How Sony's First Portable CD Player Kicked Off the Digital Music Era Sony released the world's first portable CD player the D-5/D-50 at a time when mostly just audiophiles had adopted the format. But surprisingly (or not) the device had much broader appeal. Featured music from Aviscerall (https://aviscerall.bandcamp.com) and Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com). Sources: D5 inside EBP-9LC: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sonyd50.JPG EBP-9LC photos: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OE0AAOSwGJVfNBTv/s-l1600.jpg "The lasser-disc revolution" Popular Science May [----]. "Sound to Go""
YouTube Link 2020-11-13T15:36Z 441K followers, 97.3K engagements
"Apple ALMOST made this portable word processor The AlphaSmart text editing device was originally designed by Apple engineers. When they couldn't get their employer to build it they decided to do so themselves -- and ended up being a rather clever long-lived device. Sources: Computer lab photo: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/computinghistory/maclab.html Ketan Kothari photo: https://www.usfca.edu/faculty/ketan-kothari Joe Barrus photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/richardspics/14799355 Apple Infinte Loop campus photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apple_Headquarters_in_Cupertino.jpg"
YouTube Link 2023-09-24T04:28Z 388K followers, 53.1K engagements
"Iomega Clik: Little Disk Huge Failure Throughout the 1990s Iomega was the darling of the storage industry with its various successful disk formats. But while technology was rapidly changing at the end of the decade the company stuck to what it knew best with its Clik/PocketZip disk -- which ultimately would lead to its downfall. Sources: "One Size Stores All" PC Magazine March [--] [----]. PocketZip disk photo: https://www.fileformat.info/media/clik/index.htm "Zip Drive Death Click Is for Real" PC World May [----]. "Watchdog" Maximum PC July [----]. HipZip packaging photo:"
YouTube Link 2023-02-03T15:58Z 416K followers, 181.4K engagements
"LT-1: The Failed Floppy Format A surprising number of competitors to the ubiquitous 3.5" floppy disk duked it out through the 1980s -- but one of them failed exceptionally hard. Sources: "Laptops With Muscle" Popular Mechanics May [----]. "Six-Pound Zenith Minisport Uses 2-Inch Minidisks" InfoWorld July [--] [----]. "Inside Track" PC Magazine February [--] [----]. "Light Minisport Has Hefty Functionality" InfoWorld July [--] [----]. "ZDS Enhances MinisPort 20MB Hard Drive Brighter Screen" H-Scoop July [----]. (https://archive.org/details/h_scoop_124_jul_90/mode/2upq=zenith+minisport) Zenith MinisPort HD"
YouTube Link 2022-12-16T15:02Z 453K followers, 122.2K engagements
"DIY [----] iMac SSD Upgrade This base-model iMac from [----] was slow and occasionally failing to boot. Could replacing its hard drive with an SSD give it a new lease on life Teardown photos courtesy iFixit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com). Intro music by BoxCat Games"
YouTube Link 2021-10-08T14:29Z 444K followers, 159.7K engagements
"I almost BLEW UP two vintage Celeron CPUs Trying to do things Intel really really didn't want people to do. Sources: "Celeron CPU Caches Up Adds Muscle to Basic PCs" PC Magazine October [--] [----]. "Crank it up" The Sydney Morning Herald September [--] [----]. "Double Feature" PC World October [----]. "The Dual Celeron System" page: https://web.archive.org/web/20000306024509/http://kikumaru.w-w.ne.jp/pc/celeron/index_e.html "Celeron Hits 400MHz PC Magazine February [--] [----]. Celeron 300A sold eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166800613607 PCChips slotket photo:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T14:57Z 434K followers, 130.1K engagements
"Fix this part before it KILLS your vintage computer Replacing the capacitors on motherboards is something vintage computer enthusiasts are all too familiar with -- but that's only part of the problem. CayMac Vintage tweet about Mac IIsi modern replacement PSU: https://twitter.com/CayMacVintage/status/1703878219244396815 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2023-12-29T16:09Z 449K followers, 52K engagements
"Apple's Early-90s Multimedia Accessories The computer industry was swept by the CD-ROM and multimedia trend in the early 90s -- and Apple saw it as a prime opportunity to differentiate its computers. Let's check out some of the accessories the company produced at the time -- including one particularly unique portable device. Special thanks to Mac84 (https://www.youtube.com/c/mac84) for contributing some footage Sources: Computer Chronicles CD-ROM episodes: https://archive.org/details/cdroms_2 and https://archive.org/details/CDROM10.3 Performa [---] photo:"
YouTube Link 2022-04-22T14:19Z 439K followers, 140.4K engagements
"I saw AWESOME stuff at the Free Geek Twin Cities Retro Tech Expo It's nowhere near as big as conventions like VCF but the retro tech expo put on by Free Geek Twin Cities was still a fantastic time Free Geek Twin Cities: https://www.freegeektwincities.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com)"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T14:47Z 417K followers, 51.3K engagements
"Fixing this vintage Mac was easy.until it wasn't It's a good thing I like the SE/30 as much as I do considering what this one put me through. My BlueSCSI expansion slot bracket model: https://www.printables.com/model/813709-mac-se-and-se30-bluescsi-v2-expansion-port-bracket 00:00 - Introduction 01:53 - I bet I know what's wrong 04:24 - We still have work to do 07:30 - Totally unnecessary over-analysis of some RAM sticks 08:15 - Did I screw it up 08:46 - Totally unnecessary over-analysis of a missing screw 09:14 - Recapping the PSU 10:30 - I'm an idiot 10:56 - Odds and ends 13:12 - A wolf in"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T14:23Z 441K followers, 103.2K engagements
"15" Studio Display: Apple's First Desktop LCD They're ubiquitous today but desktop LCD monitors used to be exotic and expensive. While most others relied on CRTs Apple jumped on the bandwagon with flat-panel technology and produced a model that not only provided compelling image quality but an equally stunning design. Sources: "Light Slight and Stylish" PC World August [----]. Original Studio Display next to blue & white model: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andyapple2/50782093741/ Original Studio Display photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/mEgTlQV "Studio Display" Macworld August [----]. "Power"
YouTube Link 2022-08-12T15:13Z 440K followers, 92.7K engagements
"What is this a PC joystick for ANTS Suncom Technologies tried to create a compelling alternative for the ordinary computer mouse with its ICONtroller joystick. Problem is it wasn't really any good. Sources: IBM PC photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/phreakindee/13322878365 "Windows 3.0" The Computer Chronicles [----]. Microsoft mouse photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Microsoft_Mouse_2.1.jpg Kensington trackball next to keyboard photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/o_o/8253121 Kensington trackball photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trackball-Kensington-ExpertMouse5.jpg"
YouTube Link 2024-01-12T16:16Z 388K followers, 44.4K engagements
"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2018) Review There are plenty of thin-and-light laptops out there but does Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon have what it takes to stand out ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2018-09-04T15:00Z 399K followers, 117.6K engagements
"PowerBook 2400c -- The Japanese Mac Made by IBM Despite the strange times Apple went through in the mid-Nineties the company managed to produce a surprisingly competent lineup of Mac laptops. Except it didn't actually make of them. Sources: Duo 2300c images: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Apple_Macintosh_Powerbook_Duo_2300C.jpg https://flic.kr/p/cMPuuW 96MB RAM card vs 64MB: https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php/topic/56817-boxed-pb-2400c240-56k-warning/ Upgraded [----] with G3 card: https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php/topic/56817-boxed-pb-2400c240-56k-warning/ "PowerBook"
YouTube Link 2023-10-22T05:43Z [--] followers, 175.3K engagements
"The world's best trackball was built to break Kensington's Turbo Mouse and Expert Mouse trackballs have been around for decades. I picked one up expecting an easy fix -- but its design rendered it e-waste instead. Sources: Expert Mouse 8-ball photo: https://twitter.com/TubeTimeUS/status/1370496347363667971 Expert Mouse Pro photo: https://imgur.com/LiceKS6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T14:18Z 422K followers, 115.7K engagements
"That time Sony made a MiniDisc laptop What happens when Sony merges a futuristic audio format into a chonker of a laptop This thing. Sources: VAIO Library recovery disc listing: https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Recovery_Discs "ATI Muscles Back into 3D Mobile Market" Maximum PC October [----]. "The New Mobile 3D Warrior" Maximum PC January [----]. "Head2Head: Notebook Graphics" Maximum PC September [----]. Forum thread with 3DMark [----] scores: https://www.sysopt.com/showthread.php85722-POST-YOUR-3DMARK2001-SCORES PC-Watch article about NV-series:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-29T15:37Z 438K followers, 328.8K engagements
"Should You Buy a PlayStation TV The PlayStation TV is a curious game console -- but should you buy one ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by BoxCat Games (http://www.box-cat.com)"
YouTube Link 2015-03-03T18:00Z 439K followers, 148.5K engagements
"The Best Game Boy Color IPS Display There have been several options over the years for installing an illuminated screen in the Game Boy Color. But the Retro Pixel version [--] kit from Funnyplaying is no doubt the best I've seen so far. Retro Modding Game Boy Color parts: https://www.retromodding.com/collections/game-boy-color Infinity for GBC project: https://www.infinitygbc.com Infinity Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/incube8games/infinity-a-game-boy-color-tactical-rpg-back-after-20-years -----------------------------------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2021-08-20T14:14Z 453K followers, 123.6K engagements
"How to Install a Game Boy Pocket Backlight The Game Boy Pocket fixed a lot of the complaints about the original Game Boy except for its non-illuminated screen. Let's fix that by installing a backlight kit You can buy the backlight kit I used in this video from Hand Held Legend: http://handheldlegend.com/collections/products-page/products/game-boy-backlight-dmg-and-pocketvariant=4515813315 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram"
YouTube Link 2015-09-29T17:00Z 446K followers, 182.7K engagements
"I thought my Bose headphones were DEAD until I found this fix I suspected the battery in my Bose QuietComfort [--] headphones was on its way out. But it ended up being a different issue entirely and fixing it cost a fraction of what Bose would have charged for a replacement -- with no special tools or skills required The C&K replacement switch (they're cheap buy one or two spares): https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/c-k/JS207011SCQNR/6071286 My favorite spudgers: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/menda-easybraid/35622/657780 Replacement QuietComfort ear pads (affiliate link):"
YouTube Link 2024-03-22T14:27Z 440K followers, 73.2K engagements
"Thin and Light Powerhouse Laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Review There's usually an inverse relationship in laptops between power and portability.and the X1 Extreme is what happens when Lenovo tries to balance both. X1 Extreme unboxing video: https://youtu.be/U0Of9XrYAMI X1 Extreme product page: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x/ThinkPad-X1-Extreme/p/22TP2TXX1E1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram"
YouTube Link 2023-10-12T13:25Z 388K followers, 156K engagements
"EasyNow PC: The 90s Cheap and Cheerful Internet Computer Towards the end of the 1990s computers dropped in price rapidly as more and more people wanted to jump on the Information Superhighway. But with their low cost came low specifications and Biostar's EasyNow PC is a perfect example. Sources: Maximum PC November [----]. "Comdex: Net PCs appliances take center stage" CNN: http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9911/15/comdex.netapp.idg/index.html "AMD intros EasyNow PC platform" The Register: https://www.theregister.com/1999/11/17/amd_intros_easynow_pc_platform/ Advent E-Go [--] PC specs:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-29T14:39Z 447K followers, 371.3K engagements
"A Tale of Two Tiny ThinkPads Among its quirky siblings the ThinkPad [---] was perhaps the most "normal" of IBM's subnotebook models in the late 1990s -- but that doesn't necessarily mean it's easy to repair. Sources: ThinkWiki [---] page: https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:240 "IBM's 3-Pound ThinkPad" PC Magazine July [----]. "A Bumper Crop Of Notebook PCs" Computerworld November [--] [----]. "Connect Anywhere" PC Magazine August [----]. 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - A pair of broken laptops 02:38 - Teardown 06:04 - Damaged USB port 08:45 - Plastics and display repair 10:50 - OK fine I'll install"
YouTube Link 2022-08-19T14:40Z 444K followers, 135.5K engagements
"Sony VAIO PCG-SRX87: The Netbook That Wasn't In the early to mid-2000s netbooks became very popular due to their small size and low price.but that also usually came as the cost of low performance and few features. But while this Sony VAIO packs a netbook form factor it makes relatively few compromises. Special Sony FireWire/i.Link cable photos: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Vaio-External-CD-RW-DVD-Combo-Drive-PCGA-CRWD1/321760645734 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2022-01-21T15:24Z 439K followers, 95.1K engagements
"The Rise and Fall of BlackBerry TDNC Podcast #95 BlackBerry was once the most popular smartphone manufacturer in the world. Now they hardly have a presence in the market. What happened BlackBerry [----] and [----] image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wozes/207902858 Treo [---] image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Treo750.jpg/1200px-Treo750.jpg HTC Dream image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HTC_Dream_Orange_FR.jpeg Smartphone market share in 2011:"
YouTube Link 2018-05-11T15:00Z 450K followers, 49.3K engagements
"Big Old HP Server from [----] I've previously checked out big old servers -- but this one is quite different. HP [----] K-class service manual (PDF): http://ftp.parisc-linux.org/docs/platforms/A2375-90004.pdf Sources: HP9000 K-class CPU board photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HP-HP9000-K-Class-CPU-PA-RISC8200-200MHz-A3641-60022_02.jpg HP PowerTrust UPS: http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.phphw=1078 HP ThinLAN AUI transceiver photo: https://4gte.com/products/hp-agilent-26841b-thinlan-transceiver/ Modem Distribution Panel photo: https://www.ebay.com/p/1000238970 HP [----] Workstation"
YouTube Link 2021-08-13T14:35Z 449K followers, 245.1K engagements
"Neo Geo Pocket Color: Taking On the King Most think of Neo Geo as the arcade console powerhouse but at the turn of the century it tried to give the Game Boy series a run for its money. Source material: -- "Neo Geo Pocket Color Coming to United States -- Sooner Than Expected" Business Wire. March [--] [----]. -- Original SNK commercial uploaded by vectorman0 (https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dUHYNmNrqoY). -- Game Boy Color advertisement uploaded by Tanooki's Stuff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65846913@N02/6054805722). -- "Neo Geo Pocket Color -- You Can Keep A Good Platform Down" MultiMediaWire."
YouTube Link 2016-08-09T15:00Z 449K followers, 143.4K engagements
"DOWNGRADING My Retro PC I built a cool vintage PC but ultimately it didn't seem quite right. Let's try to fix that.if I can get it to work that is. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com). Intro music by BoxCat Games (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games)"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T15:01Z 417K followers, 62.6K engagements
"Let's Note: Panasonic's Japanese Business Laptops You might be familiar with Panasonic's Toughbook like of rugged notebook PCs. But in its home country of Japan the company offers many more models -- so let's check out a smaller decade-old one from the Let's Note series. Sources: The Conversation's article about fax machines in Japan: https://theconversation.com/japans-love-affair-with-the-fax-machine-a-strange-relic-of-technological-fantasies-168674 "Why WiMax" Computerworld February [--] [----]. "Broadband On The Go" Popular Mechanics December [----]. PCMag Toughbook CF-S10 review:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-14T14:27Z 451K followers, 179.5K engagements
"$70 Handheld Computer PocketCHIP Review It may look like a handheld game console but there's a lot more to PocketCHIP. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound"
YouTube Link 2017-03-28T15:00Z 447K followers, 231.1K engagements
"Connectix Virtual Game Station: The First Legal Emulator Let's take a look at a somewhat obscure PlayStation emulator that proved to be instrumental to today's gaming ecosystem -- and has the case law to prove it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2015-09-01T17:00Z 403K followers, 31.3K engagements
"I built a retro Mac from BRAND NEW parts What happens when you get a broken Macintosh SE/30 but it's not worth fixing You go incredibly overboard instead. Links and sources: SE/30 Reloaded project: https://github.com/TheRealBolle/SE30 Bourns Again filter IC project: https://github.com/alxlab-zone66x/Bourns-601-Series-RC-Network-T-Filters SE/30 schematic redraw: https://github.com/mishimasensei/macse30mlb Techknight's video about diagnosing my Reloaded board: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=J4LZcV3gaH4 Kero's Mac Mods store: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1 Crucible app:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-04T14:35Z 450K followers, 955.7K engagements
"Retro Tech: Apple eMate [---] Apple is well-known for its PowerBook series of laptops from the 1990s. But there was one portable computer the company made that had far-reaching effects -- and it wasn't even a Mac. Shout-out and thanks to Clint from Lazy Game Reviews (https://www.youtube.com/lazygamereviews) for his help with this episode Media shown in order of appearance: Newton MessagePad 130: https://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Apple-Newton-MessagePad.jpg "An Early Look at the Apple eMate 300": https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1pJ4PhmvNxI Apple eMate press release:"
YouTube Link 2017-06-06T15:00Z 460K followers, 130.6K engagements
"Replacing a [----] iMac Hard Drive I found an iMac from [----] that was headed out for recycling but the only thing wrong with it was a dying hard drive. Let's see what it takes to replace it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2017-07-04T15:00Z 460K followers, 147.4K engagements
"Crazy Game Boy Console Mod Retrohai DMG-103 There's been a wide variety of Game Boy console mods through the years.but this one from Retrohai is especially ambitious. Retrohai Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/haihaisb Retrohai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haihaisb Big thank you to viewer Sean for sending this one in ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2019-02-08T15:24Z 460K followers, 83.5K engagements
"End of an Era: The Sony Cli PEG-TJ37 PDA Sony sold a successful line of Palm OS-based PDAs in the early 2000's. What did one of its high-end models from [----] look like and why did PDAs dramatically fall out of fashion Sony Cli PEG-TJ37 review: https://web.archive.org/web/20051105012850/http://www.mobiletechreview.com/feature/sony_TJ37.htm Palm Zire [--] video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=qFjCI_hLehw PCMag review: May [--] [----] Sony leaves the PDA market outside Japan: Computerworld June [--] [----] Clie Japanese lineup image:"
YouTube Link 2018-10-30T16:00Z 460K followers, 69.4K engagements
"Restoring Apple's fastest Mac (in 1990) By the 1990s desktop computers were being pushed to do far more than simple desktop publishing.so Apple pulled out all the stops. Mac II/IIx/IIfx BlueSCSI bracket model: https://www.printables.com/model/1115451-macintosh-ii-series-bluescsi-v2-bracket "CR2032 Toaster" battery adapters: https://github.com/alxlab-zone66x/cr2032_toaster IIfx recreation motherboards: https://github.com/TheRealBolle/IIfx Sources: TinkerDifferent forum thread with hybrid-capped IIfx: https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/massive-filthy-find-in-south-carolina.4020/post-34126"
YouTube Link 2024-12-27T15:26Z 460K followers, 353.3K engagements
"I bought the CHEAPEST Game Boy screen from AliExpress. The handheld vintage game console modding scene has come a long way with a ton of options available. You'd think that cheap unbranded parts would be awful but. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com)"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T13:56Z 460K followers, 50.1K engagements
"TTX Tech Reproduction SNES Controller Review TTX Tech manufactures reproduction/clone Super Nintendo controllers so when I saw one in a local shop I decided to pick one up to review. For $5 it's a surprising bargain. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Anitek (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anitek) and BoxCat Games (http://www.box-cat.com). Super Nintendo Entertainment"
YouTube Link 2014-12-16T18:00Z 460K followers, 16K engagements
"Fixing the Fatal Flaw with Apple's [----] eMate [---] Apple's eMate [---] laptop from [----] was based on its Newton PDA platform. Its relatively tough exterior meant it was great for schools but some cost-cutting in its design led to a problem that could kill the machine without warning. My eMate [---] retrospective: https://youtu.be/-_PldKJzEJ8 Replacement eMate display cable: https://www.newtonsales.com/edc.htm Sources: Damaged eMate photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/fhbhakL eMate hinge repair guide: http://www.inventors-emporium.co.uk/pages/newton-emate-hinge.html "eMate 300" Macworld August 1997."
YouTube Link 2021-04-02T13:52Z 460K followers, 54.8K engagements
"Fixing Up Apple's Last Compact Mac The first Mac came with a small built-in screen. The last so-called compact Mac rolled off the assembly line a decade later in [----] but strangely was never sold in the US. I finally got my hands on one -- but can I get it working (And for anyone wondering: The accepted definition of a "compact" Mac is an all-in-one model with screen of 9-10" in size. The iMac therefore doesn't count.) Sources: "Compact and Colorful" MacUser April [----]. Performa [---] photo: https://blog.aventure-apple.com/2019/09/14/bon-anniversaire-les-performa-200-400-et-600 Color Classic II"
YouTube Link 2022-12-09T15:23Z 461K followers, 184.5K engagements
"Fixing Game Boy Color Sound Problems The sound on my Game Boy Color wasn't working so here's what I did to fix it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Eric Skiff (http://ericskiff.com/music/). Game Boy Color (Video Game Platform) Handheld Game Console Game Boy (Video Game Platform) Video Game (Industry) repair DIY Pokemon Nintendo (Video Game Developer) speaker soldering iron"
YouTube Link 2015-03-17T17:00Z 460K followers, 106.8K engagements
"Sennheiser AVX Wireless Mic Review -- The Best Audio for Video Wireless microphone systems can be confusing and unreliable. Let's take a look at a system that promises to be everything a content creator needs -- solid and simple. Sennheiser AVX product page: http://en-us.sennheiser.com/avx ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at"
YouTube Link 2016-03-01T18:00Z 460K followers, 11.9K engagements
"The first MacBook Air was not as good as you remember Apple debuted the MacBook Air in [----] and while it certainly looked sleek and convenient actually using it was a mixed bag. Yet it managed to kick the entire computer industry into taking thin and light laptops seriously.but how Sources: Steve Jobs Macworld [----] video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=EJqP8P0dh2o "Ultabook takes aim at Mac Air" The Tulsa World December [--] [----]. "All about the ultrabook" The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus November [--] [----]. "MacBook Air: Beautiful but light on features" The Wisconsin State Journal February 4"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T16:00Z 460K followers, 145.6K engagements
"CD Mavica: Sony's Weird CD Burning Digital Cameras Sony's Mavica line of digital cameras from the late 90s were compelling due to their use of normal floppy disks instead of expensive flash media. But when photo sizes became too large for floppies the company switched to another commodity media instead.with interesting results. Sources: MVC-CD1000 photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sony_Mavica_MVC-CD1000_CP%2B_2011.jpg MVC-CD200 photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sony_Mavica_MVC-CD200_Flash.jpg "The Future of Digicam Tech" HWM April [----]. "Direct-to-DVD Gets Better" PC"
YouTube Link 2023-03-03T16:00Z 460K followers, 87.6K engagements
"Apple Software Dispatch: The Mac App Store from [----] We're all used to app stores on our computers and mobile devices powered by the Internet. But there was an equivalent in the early 90s designed for a less connected era. Sources: Editorial about Apple #1 PC manufacturer: "Amid price war there is a light at the end of the tunnel" Stewart Alsop InfoWorld. July [--] [----]. Video from [----] sales presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tc_WWRwdXRg Apple product lineup image: http://www.macmothership.com/gallery/gallerytextindex.html Sculley/Spindler internal video from 1992:"
YouTube Link 2019-10-11T14:31Z 460K followers, 104.5K engagements
"Retro Modding GBA Amp Review If you think the speaker on your original Game Boy Advance isn't loud enough this amplifier kit may be just what you're looking for. Retro Modding GBA amp kit: https://www.retromodding.com/collections/gameboy-advance/products/gameboy-advance-audio-amplifier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp"
YouTube Link 2018-07-10T15:00Z 460K followers, 75.5K engagements
"Can This Decade-Old Mac Pro Compete With Apple Silicon CPU speeds have come a long way in the last [--] years or so but I wondered if it was possible to get a modern level of performance out of a computer that was well past its prime. Could buying -- and upgrading -- a [----] Mac Pro actually be a better value than buying a new computer Featured music: "Waterfront" by Duett (https://duett.bandcamp.com/album/leisure) Sources: "Cheesegrater" Mac Pro upgrade guide: https://blog.greggant.com/posts/2018/05/07/definitive-mac-pro-upgrade-guide.html tonymacx86 Buyer's Guide:"
YouTube Link 2022-11-11T15:41Z 460K followers, 718.3K engagements
"Can a simple software change make your vintage Mac even FASTER Solid-state hard drive replacements like the BlueSCSI are quite popular among vintage Mac enthusiasts. But can you eke more performance out of it simply by changing the way you format the drive My 3D-printed SE and SE/30 bracket: https://www.printables.com/model/813709-mac-se-and-se30-bluescsi-v2-expansion-port-bracket Sites like the Macintosh Garden are a great place to find vintage software like the hard drive formatting utilities shown in this video: https://www.macintoshgarden.org Sources: BlueSCSI: https://bluescsi.com"
YouTube Link 2024-04-05T13:46Z 460K followers, 50.7K engagements
"PlayStation/PSOne Hardware Buyer's Guide I think the original PlayStation is one of the best values in retro gaming today. Here's a crash course in the hardware so you know what to look for if you go shopping for one. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2015-10-13T17:00Z 460K followers, 38.3K engagements
"Fixing My Vintage Sony WM-EX511 Walkman Despite seeming simple I've had some struggles with the cassette decks I've tried to get working again. Did I finally get one that wouldn't put up a huge fight Featured music by 3D Blast: https://music.businesscasual.biz/album/music-here-to-stay ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional"
YouTube Link 2021-02-12T14:54Z 460K followers, 61.1K engagements
"Will an Original iPod Work on a Modern Computer If you tend to be impatient probably best to just skip this one. Sources: Diamond PMP300 image: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1851035 Creative Nomad image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Creative_Nomad_MP3_Player.JPG FireWire ExpressCard image: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/music-computers/183829d1279748681-macbook-pro-expresscard-firewire-ports-dscf3451.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2020-04-03T15:04Z 460K followers, 197.9K engagements
"Fixing this JBL speaker's one STUPID design flaw I picked up a JBL EON One Compact just to find that it has a glaring design flaw. Turns out fixing it is not only free.but pretty easy Sources: What are you sinking about: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=WjUPIZhqhDs EON One Compact tweeter photo: https://www.ebay.com/itm/267096607878_skw=jbl+eon+one+compact Everse [--] product photos/video courtesy Electro-Voice Everse [--] teardown video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=cXaF_6vH6vo GGEC gets Bosch supplier award: https://www.ggec.com/newsinfo/858842.html "Bosch to buy Telex Communications" The St."
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T16:10Z 460K followers, 85.3K engagements
"Apple A/UX: The First UNIX Mac OS You might be aware that Apple's current Mac operating system is based on UNIX.but the company's history with the platform goes back farther than you might realize. Sources: Macintosh IIx photo: http://www.vectronicscollections.org/apple/macintoshiix.php Macworld March [----]. "Companies Report PC Sales Up Despite Stock Market Troubles" Rachel Parker. InfoWorld October [--] [----]. Cornell University computer lab photo source unknown. Univac computer photo source unknown. "Apple Brackets Unix Ethernet" Patricia Keefe. Computerworld March [--] [----]. "Apple Keen on Unix"
YouTube Link 2020-01-03T15:24Z 461K followers, 371.3K engagements
"I fixed the vintage ThinkPad that IBM screwed up The ThinkPad [---] was IBM's first subnotebook. It.wasn't perfect. If you're one of the [--] people left on planet Earth with a ThinkPad [---] and you have the same problem here's the 3D model of the bracket I made: https://www.printables.com/model/1262998-thinkpad-500-display-hinge-clutch-repair Sources: "ThinkPad shipments stopped by Big Blue" the Mount Vernon Argus November [--] [----]. "IBM ships Thinkpad [---] again" the Boca Raton News December [--] [----]. "ThinkPad 510Cs: IBM's New Blueprint" PC Magazine August [----]. "Powerful IBM ThinkPad [---] is a bit"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T14:07Z 460K followers, 88.4K engagements
"(There Is No) Perfect Camera TDNC Podcast #68 Camera technology has advanced in incredible ways.so why haven't I found one that I'm completely happy with ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2017-11-03T15:00Z 460K followers, [----] engagements
"My new network firewall started ON FIRE I took a gamble buying an enterprise-class network firewall off of eBay untested.and got much more (or I guess less) than I bargained for. Here's the current version of the digital microscope I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/455k3UX Sources: PA-440 power adapter photo: https://exosecure.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PA400_power-1-scaled2.jpg Passive PoE injector photo: https://shop.poetexas.com/cdn/shop/products/poe-texas-injector-single-port-gigabit-mode-b-poe-injector-power-supply-not-included-30184597160095_1000x1000.jpgv=1628031493 00:00 -"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T17:31Z 460K followers, 74.6K engagements
"Is Amazon Killing Retail TDNC Podcast #86 Almost everyone buys things from Amazon.but is the online shopping giant causing the downfall of physical stores Thumbnail image courtesy Amazon. Best Buy Mobile storefront image courtesy Best Buy. CityTarget exterior: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CityTargetBoston.jpg CityTarget interior: http://www.arrowstreet.com/portfolio/target-packards-corner/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and"
YouTube Link 2018-03-09T16:00Z 460K followers, 13.2K engagements
"Libretto 50CT: The Teeny Tiny Toshiba Subnotebooks were designed with portability in mind and sometimes came with compromises.but this Toshiba from [----] took things to a whole new level. Sources: Hard drive photo: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Toshiba+Libretto+50CT+Teardown/2090 Popular Science September [----]. InfoWorld August [--] [----]. Maximum PC June [----]. Libretto battery and docking station photos: http://laptop.pics/toshiba-libretto-70ct Enhanced docking station photos: https://computermuseum.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/libretto-50ct"
YouTube Link 2022-02-11T15:34Z 460K followers, 88K engagements
"A BETTER way to replace surface-mount capacitors When it comes to vintage electronics the trope of "replace the capacitors" may be tired but is still rooted in truth. Problem is removing surface-mount parts can be time-consuming expensive or risky depending on your approach. Let's explore all of the options and check out a somewhat niche tool that could be a game-changer. Big thanks to Steve from @Mac84 for helping out with this episode -- be sure to check out his channel https://www.youtube.com/mac84 If you have a Hakko F-888D soldering station and are curious about the FX-8804 hot tweezers"
YouTube Link 2023-11-10T15:14Z 461K followers, 294.3K engagements
"Killed By Zip: The Rise and Fall of SyQuest In the 80s and early 90s when people needed to make their data portable and a floppy disk wouldn't do they often used a SyQuest drive. But in [----] that all changed. Sources: Syed Iftikar photo: https://www.storagenewsletter.com/2020/09/07/history-1993-exclusive-interview-with-syed-iftikar-founder-chairman-president-and-ceo-of-syquest "Industry hails SyQuest's 3.9-inch hard-disk drive" InfoWorld December [--] [----]. Seagate ST-225 photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seagate_ST-225.jpg Computer Chronicles "Desktop Publishing Part 1":"
YouTube Link 2022-03-04T15:19Z 461K followers, 217.6K engagements
"Restoring Sony's first VAIO laptop Sony's PCG-505 looks like a pretty typical late-90s laptop at first glance. But it actually had a big impact on the computer industry -- you probably just didn't realize it. Sources: Sony MSX photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sony_HITBIT_HB-501F_(26555006901).jpg VAIO side speakers photo: https://twitter.com/froyotam/status/1345229366112915457lang=hu PCG-505G recovery CD image: https://archive.org/details/sysrec_sony-PCG-505G "Trend-Setting Ultraportable" PC Magazine December [--] [----]. "Mainstream Notebooks" PC Magazine August 1999."
YouTube Link 2024-01-26T16:34Z 461K followers, 139.8K engagements
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"Nintendo DS Lite Repair Part [--] - Replacing Tiny Fuses The Nintendo DS Lite that won't power on gets repaired through the magic of surface-mount soldering. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter @thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN [-----] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Jason Shaw www.audionautix.com Nintendo DS Lite DIY Nintendo repair electronics repair game system repair soldering surface-mount SMT Nintendo Nintendo DS (Computer) Fuse Games Nintendo"
YouTube Link 2014-03-10T02:26Z 461K followers, 76.2K engagements
"Why Audiophiles Hate Bose TDNC Podcast #93 Bose is a household name when it comes to speakers and headphones -- so just why do audiophiles hate it so much Image credits: [---] on stands: https://en.audiofanzine.com/hifi-speaker/bose/901-VI/medias/pictures/a.playm.805760.html [---] drivers: http://medias.audiofanzine.com/images/normal/bose-901-serie-iii-316237.jpg [---] active EQ: http://www.raincityaudio.us/blog/bose-901-series-ii-82402-repair-and-voltage-conversion [---] image: https://en.audiofanzine.com/full-range-pa-speaker-cabinet/bose/802-Series-III/medias/pictures/a.playm.239689.html 802"
YouTube Link 2018-04-27T15:00Z 461K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Replacing a Broken Sony PSP Screen I picked up an original Sony PlayStation Portable and while it looked to be in good shape at first glance turning it on revealed a big problem. Sources: PSP custom firmware photo: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/806285139522198717 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound"
YouTube Link 2021-07-02T13:55Z 461K followers, 160.7K engagements
"Dauphin DTR-1: The [---] Touchscreen PC from [----] The 1990s saw portable computing take off in a big way but manufacturers were still trying to figure out what form factor worked best. While most went with the notebook design we're most familiar with today a small company from Chicago had another idea. Sources: IBM [----] luggable PC photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IBM_5155_(1).jpg "HP floors industry with 20MB 1.3-inch drive" InfoWorld June [--] [----]. "Smooth as Glass" PC Magazine May [--] [----]. "HP drops disk drives" Computerworld July [--] [----]. "Lappro-286 Introduced By Dauphin""
YouTube Link 2023-04-14T14:01Z 461K followers, 90K engagements
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"Audio Technica ATH-Sport2 (SonicSport) Earphone Review I've generally had good luck with Audio-Technica products. But do the ATH-SPORT2's live up to the company's reputation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2016-05-10T17:00Z 461K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Retro Buyer's Guide: Portable CD Players There are signs that the humble 40-year-old compact disc may be poised for a comeback. Interested in getting involved with the format yourself A retro portable CD player is the easiest (and cheapest) way to do so -- let's check out a variety of models so you can know what to look for Sources: [----] CD sales article: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/14/22976557/cd-sales-increase-2021-recording-industry-association-of-america [----] CD sales article: https://www.stereogum.com/2172153/cd-sales-increase-2021-adele-taylor-swift-bts/news Sony D-2 photo:"
YouTube Link 2022-04-15T14:43Z 461K followers, 392.1K engagements
"Unboxing Vintage PDAs I bought some PDAs to add to my collection.let's take a look at what I ended up with Image credits: Palm Graffiti reference: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Palm_Graffiti_gestures.png Psion image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Psion_5mx_17o06.jpg Sharp Wizard image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/SharpElectronicOrganiser-open.jpg Graffiti for Newton screenshot: http://myapplenewton.blogspot.com/2014/10/microsoft-demos-smartwatch-handwriting.html"
YouTube Link 2018-06-26T15:00Z 461K followers, 50.9K engagements
"Analogue Super Nt Review There have been a number of clone Super Nintendo systems over the years. But could this one be so good it's even better than the original Analogue Super Nt product page: https://www.analogue.co/pages/super-nt/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2018-02-07T16:00Z 461K followers, 88.8K engagements
"I turned a CLOCK into a vintage Mac The Maclock desk toy is pretty fun.but it goes way harder if you actually make it into a Mac. RayCue Maclock (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qqzL5c Seeed Studio Raspberry Pi [--] W kit (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4tozTVi Waveshare 2.8" LCD screen (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qoIWTx Here's the 32GB microSD card I like to use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4kqPjVd The 3D-printable screen bracket can be downloaded from Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1592014-wondermac-screen-bracket The GitHub repository with information about all"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:19Z 461K followers, 118K engagements
"Replacing an Original Nintendo DS Shell I got an original Nintendo DS with a broken screen hinge -- let's see what's involved in replacing the housing to make it look new again. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com). Intro music by BoxCat Games (http://www.box-cat.com)"
YouTube Link 2021-10-29T14:47Z 461K followers, 125.5K engagements
"This retro Shuttle XPC is AWESOME I've always had a soft spot for these small Shuttle XPC systems. Now I finally have one of my own. Sources and links: Echo Layla 3G photo: https://en.audiofanzine.com/pci-isa-rack-soundcard/echo/Layla3G/ "Briefly Noted" Computerworld March [--] [----]. Shuttle SB83G5 software download archive: https://download.shuttle.eu/Archive_2010/Barebone/SB83G5/SB83G5_readme.htm UL acquires Futuremark: https://www.ul.com/news/ul-signals-strategic-expansion-performance-benchmarking-services-futuremark-acquisition Legacy 3DMark downloads:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-20T14:24Z 461K followers, 129.1K engagements
"Customize Your Xbox [---] Controller Stock game controllers are boring. Let's see what it takes to customize an Xbox [---] controller with new LEDs and replacement buttons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at https://www.redbubble.com/people/thisdoesnotcomp This Does Not Compute PO Box [------] St. Paul MN 55113"
YouTube Link 2015-11-10T18:00Z 461K followers, 117.1K engagements
"Putting Together My Own Retro Desktop PC I've worked on plenty of retro desktop computers but for various reasons I haven't been able to keep any of them. It's about time we changed that. Sources: "TDK veloCD 24/10/40" Maximum PC October [----]. Seagate acquires Samsung's HDD business: https://www.computerworld.com/article/2733273/seagate-completes-acquisition-of-samsung-s-hdd-business.html IBM hard drive photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IBM_0665-30_HDD_2.jpg "WatchDog" Maximum PC May [----]. "News Industry" Computerworld June [--] [----]. Intel D845GEBV2 specs:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-28T14:11Z 461K followers, 288K engagements
"The ONE thing keeping this iconic vintage laptop from working. I haven't been having good luck with old laptop hard drives lately -- and this Toshiba Libretto 50CT isn't helping. Sources: "Libretto 50CT good for executives on the go" InfoWorld August [--] [----]. Enhanced docking station photos: https://computermuseum.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/libretto-50ct CF to IDE bracket: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5022880 Article about Windows [--] DMF disks: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20050819-10/p=34513 Raymond Chen's blog story about buying an Egghead store:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-09T15:05Z 461K followers, 207.7K engagements
"Why do people care about this DINOSAUR of a Mac Apple's Macintosh Quadra [---] from [----] is a favorite among vintage computer collectors but not just because it was a good machine during its era. Featured music: "Pick a F**king Car" by Dan Mason: https://businesscasual87.bandcamp.com/album/devil-killer Capacitor list for the power supply: https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/quadra-700-psu-capacitor-list-astec-aa15831.3050/ Sources: Mac IIfx photo: https://oldcrap.org/2019/07/31/apple-macintosh-iifx/ Mac IIfx motherboard photo: https://recapamac.com.au/macintosh-iifx/ "Dual Dynamos: The"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T14:29Z 461K followers, 117.8K engagements
"Speeding up Apple's notoriously slow vintage Mac The Color Classic is cute but severely underpowered. What options are there to give it a boost Links and sources: CC-Booster product page: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/cc-booster-33-cpu-accelerator-card-for-cc-and-lcii Tinker Different thread about Color Classic analog board parts: https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/color-classic-analog-board-trouble.2367/page-2#post-21650 My Digi-Key list with all the parts you need to recap a Color Classic analog board: https://www.digikey.com/en/mylists/list/G8AW2A7D1L Color Classic"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T15:34Z 461K followers, 221.1K engagements
"A Look At Sony's Crazy 2000's PDAs Most personal digital assistants were fairly utilitarian. Sony had other ideas. Sources: "IBM licenses Palm Pilot" InfoWorld September [--] [----]. IBM WorkPad photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IBM_Workpad_c3.jpg "Palm handhelds get expansion slot" InfoWorld April [--] [----]. "Palm Leads the Pack" Computerworld November [--] [----]. "Palm's Mace Is Officially 'Paranoid' About PocketPC" Computerworld April [--] [----]. "Sony Clie PEG-NX80V" Maximum PC October [----]. "Sony's Crossover PDA" PC Magazine October [--] [----]. "Palm Slashes Pricing to Match the Competition""
YouTube Link 2023-02-17T15:25Z 461K followers, 407.3K engagements
"Another Look at Wii U Download Speeds I previously explored why the Wii U seems to be so slow to download games and updates blaming it on the hardware. But let's run some new tests -- will we come to the same conclusion My original Wii U network performance video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=TivOgw78rrY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thisdoesnotcomp TDNC t-shirts and apparel can be found at"
YouTube Link 2016-02-02T18:00Z 461K followers, 14.6K engagements
"Frontlight Your Game Boy Advance Love your original Game Boy Advance but hate its reflective screen Installing a Hand Held Legend frontlight kit is easier than you think. UPDATE: To provide a more diffuse illumination from the LEDs at the bottom of the frontlight panel you can install it a bit lower on the screen. Just be sure to keep the top edge far enough towards the top of the LCD so it's not visible through the screen lens in the front of the shell. Here's a blog post on Hand Held Legend's site with the details: https://handheldlegend.com/blogs/news/game-boy-advance-frontlight-perfection"
YouTube Link 2015-12-08T18:00Z 461K followers, 188.5K engagements
"Building a Retro PC From New Old Parts The folks over at Free Geek Twin Cities have accumulated some new-in-box retro PC parts over the years. There's finally enough to build a system with.so let's do exactly that Free Geek Twin Cities: https://www.freegeektwincities.org Sources: Audigy [--] LiveDrive photo: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/creative-labs-sound-blaster-audigy2-1791547943 Asus V8170SE video card specs: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-v8170-se.b1866 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on"
YouTube Link 2022-02-18T15:22Z 461K followers, 1.5M engagements
"Sony's Unique Tiny Laptop Had a Unique CPU Too Sony's VAIO computer line had a number of laptop models that were nothing like what the competition offered. But its Japanese-exclusive PCG-U1 and U3 subnotebooks were just as interesting on the inside. Sources: PCGA-BP3U battery photos: https://batt.co.jp/products/detail/2866 "Transmeta debuts Crusoe" InfoWorld January [--] [----]. Transmeta Crusoe photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Transmeta_TM5600.jpg PC Magazine November [--] [----]. Transmeta Crusoe photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KL_Transmeta_Crusoe_5800.jpg "Transmeta"
YouTube Link 2022-05-06T15:01Z 461K followers, 641.6K engagements
"Sony MiniDisc: The (Not) Forgotten Audio Format That (Never) Failed By the early 1990s the humble compact cassette was starting to show its age. Electronics giant Sony developed what it believed to be the best successor to tape -- but so did a former business partner. Special thanks to: Viewer Asaf for loaning several MiniDisc portables and accessories; V-Sync Co. Ltd. for providing archival photos; and to fellow YouTubers LGR Geek Therapy Radio and Computer Clan for video clips. Due to YouTube video description character limits I've posted the complete list of media credits sources and"
YouTube Link 2021-06-04T15:02Z 461K followers, 5.2M engagements
"A Look at Affordable Turntable Preamps There are plenty of options for phono preamps out there many of which are well not cheap. But what about less-expensive options -- are they any good Featured music: "Tokyo (feat. Kinnie Lane)" from the album Night Drive by Timecop1983 (https://timecop1983.bandcamp.com) "Awake" from the Celeste soundtrack by Lena Raine (https://radicaldreamland.bandcamp.com) "Shade" from the album Hypnagogia by Dan Mason (https://danmason.bandcamp.com) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on"
YouTube Link 2019-12-06T15:19Z 461K followers, 216.3K engagements
"The History of TI Graphing Calculator Gaming Most people probably remember graphing calculators as tools to help them in math class. But for some they proved to be a different kind of educational experience. Ndless: http://ndless.me Ndless Apps: https://ndless-apps.org Mini vMac: http://www.omnimaga.org/news/mini-vmac-for-the-ti-nspire TI Calculator Assembly Shells: http://tistory.wikidot.com/assembly-shells TI-83 Assembly Logs: https://www.ticalc.org/programming/columns/83-asm/phil/vol1.html Nspire OS locked down by TI:"
YouTube Link 2019-07-12T14:53Z 461K followers, 5.4M engagements
"Building a Custom iPod Video You might be familiar with the amazing modding scene around retro game consoles. Turns out there's a similar cottage industry for classic iPods.and this time we'll explore some of what it has to offer. Sources and Links: Elite Obsolete Electronics: https://eoe.works iFlash CF and SD adapter photos: https://www.iflash.xyz iPod mSATA photo: https://www.alphr.com/audio/1001325/how-to-revive-your-old-ipod-classic-with-an-ssd 3000mAh battery photo: https://www.reddit.com/r/IpodClassic/comments/fyw1kl/will_iflash_quad_and_3000mah_battery_fit_without iPod storage limits"
YouTube Link 2022-08-26T13:58Z 461K followers, 1.2M engagements
"IKEA's Sonos Speaker Has a Secret When IKEA launched its own line of smart speakers in collaboration with Sonos many wondered how they were able to sell them for such low cost. I tore one down and discovered the answer. Sources and more information: Main CPU: MCIMX6X2EVN10AC https://www.nxp.com/part/MCIMX6X2EVN10AC RAM: Nanya NT5CC128M16JR-EK https://www.nanya.com/en/Product/4115/NT5CC128M16JR-EK Ethernet PHY: Maxim 78Q2133 https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/products/interface/transceivers/78Q2133.html Audio DAC: TI PCM5101A http://www.ti.com/product/PCM5101A Flash memory: Winbond"
YouTube Link 2019-09-06T14:47Z 461K followers, 2.6M engagements
"Macintosh II: The Mac's Major 80s Evolution The initial vision for Apple's Macintosh platform was to make computers accessible for the masses. But in order to grow Apple needed to get businesses to want to use the Mac.and as such the platform needed to evolve. Sources: NuBus specification sheet: https://web.archive.org/web/20190926203937/http://bitsavers.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de/pdf/ti/nubus/2242825-0001_NuBus_Spec1983.pdf NuBus IEEE abstract: http://web.mit.edu/6.033/2005/wwwdocs/dp1/nubus12.pdf "National Semiconductor Steps Into Add-On Mart With Card" InfoWorld June [--] [----]. "ROM Upgrade"
YouTube Link 2022-05-13T15:01Z 461K followers, 155K engagements
"The laptop that made Apple switch to aluminum Apple's Titanium PowerBook G4 from [----] was a much different laptop than the one it replaced. But despite it being a good value it had a big problem that ultimately resulted in its demise. Sources: PC Magazine February [----] Macworld Magazine May [----] PowerBook G3 Zip drive photo: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/274344917007-0-1/s-l1600.jpg Titanium G4 photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/annaui/3718909840 https://www.flickr.com/photos/waleedalzuhair/8077827105 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jakehall/195153682"
YouTube Link 2021-05-07T14:08Z 461K followers, 401.8K engagements
"PowerTower Pro: The Mac Clone That Almost Killed Apple Apple's official Mac licensing program in the mid-90s only lasted a bit over two years but some companies came out with clones so compelling they almost put Apple out of business. MeowToast 1/2AA battery adapter (not always in stock): https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeekyBitRetroPCParts Music featured at 18:26 by Dan Mason: https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/void Sources: "For Apple Clones and Competition" New York Times December [--] [----]. "Power Computing swamped by Mac demand" Computerworld November [--] [----]. "Mac OS Systems" MacUser September"
YouTube Link 2022-09-16T15:00Z 461K followers, 219.8K engagements
"ThinkPad T30: Solid Retro Laptop With an Unfortunate Flaw The ThinkPad laptop line from IBM (and later Lenovo) has gotten a lot of love over the years for being reliable and well-built. As such they're a great option for those looking to get into retrocomputing.except for this model and its major problem. Free Geek Twin Cities: https://www.freegeektwincities.org Sources: T30 without UltraNav photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/21476504@N05/2272187072 "IBM Sells PC Unit to Lenovo" InfoWorld December [--] [----]. ThinkPad [----] error fix: https://command-tab.com/2006/02/26/thinkpad-1802-error-fix/"
YouTube Link 2021-03-05T14:59Z 461K followers, 314.2K engagements
"I turned a CLOCK into a vintage Mac The Maclock desk toy is pretty fun.but it goes way harder if you actually make it into a Mac. RayCue Maclock (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qqzL5c Seeed Studio Raspberry Pi [--] W kit (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4tozTVi Waveshare 2.8" LCD screen (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qoIWTx Here's the 32GB microSD card I like to use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4kqPjVd The 3D-printable screen bracket can be downloaded from Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1592014-wondermac-screen-bracket The GitHub repository with information about all"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:19Z 461K followers, 118K engagements
"This trash-picked Bose radio has a NASTY surprise Here's the silicone mat I use for projects (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LTCZjh Sources: Wave Radio/CD photo: https://imgur.com/e3tlPrT Amar Bose photo: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/amar-bose/ Bose [---] photo: https://en.audiofanzine.com/full-range-pa-speaker-cabinet/bose/802-Series-III/medias/pictures/a.playm.239689.html 00:00 - Found this thing in the recycling bin 01:18 - Uh oh -- guess we figured out why 03:32 - Cracking the case open 05:10 - Kinda weird inside 07:52 - Investigating what makes this thing work 16:01 - Compact disc"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T15:30Z 461K followers, 251.1K engagements
"The Mac I built from scratch has reached its FINAL FORM In case you missed it here's my journey of making a Mac SE/30 from scratch: https://youtu.be/zc3sPoqOFG8 Kero's Mac Mods online store: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1 Sources: "The Mac SE Turns 030" Macworld March [----]. "Target Showcase" InfoWorld January [--] [----]. "2_Page Display for SE/30 to Ship" InfoWorld May [--] [----]. Xceed MacroColor [--] photo: https://imgur.com/micron-xceed-color-30-found-se-30-i-bought-unseen-eXuVv2Y "Products" Computer Graphics World July [----]. MacroColor [--] with greyscale harness photo:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T15:55Z 459K followers, 103.6K engagements
"My new network firewall started ON FIRE I took a gamble buying an enterprise-class network firewall off of eBay untested.and got much more (or I guess less) than I bargained for. Here's the current version of the digital microscope I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/455k3UX Sources: PA-440 power adapter photo: https://exosecure.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PA400_power-1-scaled2.jpg Passive PoE injector photo: https://shop.poetexas.com/cdn/shop/products/poe-texas-injector-single-port-gigabit-mode-b-poe-injector-power-supply-not-included-30184597160095_1000x1000.jpgv=1628031493 00:00 -"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T17:31Z 460K followers, 74.6K engagements
"The first MacBook Air was not as good as you remember Apple debuted the MacBook Air in [----] and while it certainly looked sleek and convenient actually using it was a mixed bag. Yet it managed to kick the entire computer industry into taking thin and light laptops seriously.but how Sources: Steve Jobs Macworld [----] video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=EJqP8P0dh2o "Ultabook takes aim at Mac Air" The Tulsa World December [--] [----]. "All about the ultrabook" The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus November [--] [----]. "MacBook Air: Beautiful but light on features" The Wisconsin State Journal February 4"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T16:00Z 460K followers, 145.6K engagements
"This retro Mac clock is cute but incredibly ILLEGAL (buy one while you can) It looks like the Maclock may be going in and out of stock at various retailers. If the Amazon link below is out of stock try searching for "Maclock" on AliExpress or eBay. RayCue Maclock on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4qqzL5c Raspberry Pi tiny Mac instructions: https://www.instructables.com/Making-a-Tiny-Mac-From-a-Raspberry-Pi-Zero/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T14:50Z 461K followers, 130.3K engagements
"I bought the CHEAPEST Game Boy screen from AliExpress. The handheld vintage game console modding scene has come a long way with a ton of options available. You'd think that cheap unbranded parts would be awful but. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on social media @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com)"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T13:56Z 460K followers, 50.1K engagements
"Fixing this JBL speaker's one STUPID design flaw I picked up a JBL EON One Compact just to find that it has a glaring design flaw. Turns out fixing it is not only free.but pretty easy Sources: What are you sinking about: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=WjUPIZhqhDs EON One Compact tweeter photo: https://www.ebay.com/itm/267096607878_skw=jbl+eon+one+compact Everse [--] product photos/video courtesy Electro-Voice Everse [--] teardown video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=cXaF_6vH6vo GGEC gets Bosch supplier award: https://www.ggec.com/newsinfo/858842.html "Bosch to buy Telex Communications" The St."
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T16:10Z 460K followers, 85.3K engagements
"Is your CD player LYING to you If you think you've been hearing full-quality audio from your portable CD player.I have some bad news for you. Featured music: "Grow Up" by Gloria Tells Sources: Sony D-150 photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/34019036@N05/4934600814 Sony D-515 photos: https://hifi-wiki.com/index.php/File:Sony_D-515-1992.jpg https://www.reddit.com/r/walkman/comments/1g1e21i/restoring_a_sony_d515/ https://marlene-d.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-comparisons-between-hifi-components.html "Sony Scoops the Competition" The Edmonton Journal May [--] [----]. Philips AZ-6847 photo:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T15:53Z 454K followers, 233.6K engagements
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