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The Thomson TO7 – Un Ordinateur pour le peuple

Many countries had iconic computer makers, the UK had Sinclair and France had Thomson. We take a look at the first (well second) of Thomson's computers, the TO7.
The Thomson TO7 – Un Ordinateur pour le peuple
Many countries had iconic computer makers, the UK had Sinclair and France had Thomson. We take a look at the first (well second) of Thomson's computers, the TO7.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hardware: The Atari Lynx – The fight for your car journey

With the growth in the gaming market and the battle for the living room reaching a crescendo some gaming companies started looking at new markets. Atari partnered with Epyx to begin their assault on your pocket.
Hardware: The Atari Lynx – The fight for your car journey
With the growth in the gaming market and the battle for the living room reaching a crescendo some gaming companies started looking at new markets. Atari partnered with Epyx to begin their assault on your pocket.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Neo Geo CD: Arcade games for the rest of us

SNK had what was probably the most well known premium console ever in the Neo Geo AES, but premium consoles only get bought by the people can afford it, so how do you make it cheaper - with the magic of CD technology.
The Neo Geo CD: Arcade games for the rest of us
SNK had what was probably the most well known premium console ever in the Neo Geo AES, but premium consoles only get bought by the people can afford it, so how do you make it cheaper - with the magic of CD technology.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
MiniDoc: Adult Themes – From Kindergarten to Page 3

In the early days games were primarily seen as little more than toys, aimed at children. But even in those times Publishers and advertisers could see how aiming at an older market could increase profits.
MiniDoc: Adult Themes – From Kindergarten to Page 3
In the early days games were primarily seen as little more than toys, aimed at children. But even in those times Publishers and advertisers could see how aiming at an older market could increase profits.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Hardware: The C64 Games System – The Commodore’s new clothes

It seemed like everyone was trying to get in on the console game in the 3rd generation, what could Commodore bring to the table?
Hardware: The C64 Games System – The Commodore’s new clothes
It seemed like everyone was trying to get in on the console game in the 3rd generation, what could Commodore bring to the table?
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December 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hardware: The Amstrad GX4000 Sugar’s Folly

The 90's saw the rise of console gaming to that point that even the UK computer industry which had largely weathered the gaming crash of the 80s were feeling the pinch. But as they say, if you can't beat them, join them.
Hardware: The Amstrad GX4000 Sugar’s Folly
The 90's saw the rise of console gaming to that point that even the UK computer industry which had largely weathered the gaming crash of the 80s were feeling the pinch. But as they say, if you can't beat them, join them.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hardware: The Sinclair QL – a leap too far

Uncle Clive long harboured a desire to break into the business market, the Spectrum had failed spectacularly at this - would the QL make the difference?
Hardware: The Sinclair QL – a leap too far
Uncle Clive long harboured a desire to break into the business market, the Spectrum had failed spectacularly at this - would the QL make the difference?
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December 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hardware: The Konami PC Engine Mini

About a year ago Konami, the current holders of the PC Engine / TurboGrafx IP, announced pre-orders for the PC Engine Mini. Is it a good entry into the *mini market or just another cheap cash-in?
Hardware: The Konami PC Engine Mini
About a year ago Konami, the current holders of the PC Engine / TurboGrafx IP, announced pre-orders for the PC Engine Mini. Is it a good entry into the *mini market or just another cheap cash-in?
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December 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hardware: 3DO – a failed revolution

Nintendo and Sega had built the new console world with a licensing model that meant console prices could be slashed. But what if you couldn't manufacture your own consoles? The 3DO company thought they had the solution.
Hardware: 3DO – a failed revolution
Nintendo and Sega had built the new console world with a licensing model that meant console prices could be slashed. But what if you couldn't manufacture your own consoles? The 3DO company thought they had the solution.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Learning: Drag Soldering

Another entry in our small Learning exercises. This time we replace a surface mounted chip on a LaserActive video board and demonstrate one method of drag soldering.
Learning: Drag Soldering
Another entry in our small Learning exercises. This time we replace a surface mounted chip on a LaserActive video board and demonstrate one method of drag soldering.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Apple IIc: the sort of kind of portable

Apple were flying pretty high after the release of their second generation computer, the Apple II. But portable computing was a engineering dream and Apple weren't immune to it - they just decided to do it in a slightly different way.
The Apple IIc: the sort of kind of portable
Apple were flying pretty high after the release of their second generation computer, the Apple II. But portable computing was a engineering dream and Apple weren't immune to it - they just decided to do it in a slightly different way.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Learning: Let’s fix the GP2X Breakout Board

During the GP2X video we were unable to use the breakout board because ... well because we'd dismantled it for another project. Some spares have arrived so let's get it running again.
Learning: Let’s fix the GP2X Breakout Board
During the GP2X video we were unable to use the breakout board because ... well because we'd dismantled it for another project. Some spares have arrived so let's get it running again.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The BBC Micro: from little Acorns

Acorn worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation to help with their computer literacy program and renamed their upcoming Proton computer to the BBC Micro.
The BBC Micro: from little Acorns
Acorn worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation to help with their computer literacy program and renamed their upcoming Proton computer to the BBC Micro.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A non-gamer plays Condemned: Criminal Origins

Erica doesn't play games, apart from Soul Calibur (thanks Quang), she also doesn't do horror particularily well. So how will she deal with one of the standout launch titles on the Microsoft Xbox 360?
A non-gamer plays Condemned: Criminal Origins
Erica doesn't play games, apart from Soul Calibur (thanks Quang), she also doesn't do horror particularily well. So how will she deal with one of the standout launch titles on the Microsoft Xbox 360?
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November 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Gamepark Holdings GP2X: The little open-source handheld that could

When GamePark split after releasing the GP32 one half of the company went on to produce a wannabe PSP competitor, but the other decided to make a cheaper iterative improvement over the original. They created the GP2X, a…
The Gamepark Holdings GP2X: The little open-source handheld that could
When GamePark split after releasing the GP32 one half of the company went on to produce a wannabe PSP competitor, but the other decided to make a cheaper iterative improvement over the original. They created the GP2X, a fantastically successful open source homebrew and emulation machine. GP2X software is still available here
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November 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Taking a look at Input – The partwork multisystem computer mag

Input was a partwork computing magazine from my childhood, we'll take a look at it and maybe type in one of the programs. I mentioned James O'Grady during the video, you'll find his channel here:
Taking a look at Input – The partwork multisystem computer mag
Input was a partwork computing magazine from my childhood, we'll take a look at it and maybe type in one of the programs. I mentioned James O'Grady during the video, you'll find his channel here:
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November 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Atari 800XL – an un-deserved also ran

The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
The Atari 800XL – an un-deserved also ran
The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
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November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Amstrad’s 8 bit home computers Part 2: From Tape to Disk

We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how…
Amstrad’s 8 bit home computers Part 2: From Tape to Disk
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful they really were. Next we take a look at Amstrad's foray into Disc based systems
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November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Learning: Diagnosing Issues 1 – Testing a PSU

As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
Learning: Diagnosing Issues 1 – Testing a PSU
As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Commodore Amiga CD32: Commodore’s last gaming stand

Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was…
The Commodore Amiga CD32: Commodore’s last gaming stand
Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was it third time the charm? Well no. This is the story of the CD32.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Amstrads 8 bit Home Computers Part 1: CPC 464

We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful…
Amstrads 8 bit Home Computers Part 1: CPC 464
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful they really were. First we look at the CPC 464.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Composite modding a Casio PV-1000

Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
Composite modding a Casio PV-1000
Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Cheetah Bollistick Joypad on the Sinclair Spectrum Plus 3

We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick…
Cheetah Bollistick Joypad on the Sinclair Spectrum Plus 3
We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick manufacturers weren't blind to this and in the last few days before PCs and consoles killed the era of 8 and 16 bit computers.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The NEC PC-FX: The worst business decision in gaming history?

NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an…
The NEC PC-FX: The worst business decision in gaming history?
NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an underpowered machine into the following generation.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM