The Micro Channel
@themicrochannel.bsky.social
IBM PS/2 collector and vintage computing enthusiast. Architect (of buildings) by day. (he/him)
May I just say that Adele’s “Skyfall” might just be the best Bond theme song.
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM
May I just say that Adele’s “Skyfall” might just be the best Bond theme song.
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Niche food-related post, but it's important to remember that in 1993, Danny Wegman, CEO of Wegmans grocery stores, announced a partnership with Xerox, with one of the most powerful mullet-tie combos in history
January 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Niche food-related post, but it's important to remember that in 1993, Danny Wegman, CEO of Wegmans grocery stores, announced a partnership with Xerox, with one of the most powerful mullet-tie combos in history
This Greenland issue is beyond fucking ridiculous. I’m ashamed of my country.
January 14, 2026 at 11:11 PM
This Greenland issue is beyond fucking ridiculous. I’m ashamed of my country.
Route Planning with AI®️
January 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Route Planning with AI®️
I don’t know what’s going on here, but I’m liking what I see.
And it's sweater season for those of you who know your worth!
January 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I don’t know what’s going on here, but I’m liking what I see.
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Picard social tip: A Vulcan can laugh. A Klingon can soothe. A Ferengi can give. Your preconceptions are not facts.
January 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Picard social tip: A Vulcan can laugh. A Klingon can soothe. A Ferengi can give. Your preconceptions are not facts.
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The Rise and Fall of The In-Car Fax Machines
The Rise and Fall of The In-Car Fax Machines
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The Rise and Fall of The In-Car Fax Machines
I have to try this!
This reflective acrylic sheet shows how 1980s illustrators were able to trace real-life objects on the computer. Once it was aligned, it reflected whatever was in front of it over the monitor's display, allowing artists to trace it in a tool like MacPaint or MS Paint. Simple, low tech and effective.
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I have to try this!
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We are in troubling times, friends. I hope you all are well.
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 AM
We are in troubling times, friends. I hope you all are well.
I always wondered where that came from! @thisweekinretro.bsky.social please have him on as a guest!
TIL: While watching a Computer Chronicles ep., where Cheifet & Kildall are interviewing the Tramiels (Jack & Leonard), I heard a bit I knew I had heard 100s of times before: "high resolution color graphics" — yes, the 1st sound bite in @thisweekinretro.bsky.social intro:
youtu.be/KGvsIVlbngA?...
youtu.be/KGvsIVlbngA?...
The Computer Chronicles - Low End Computers (1985)
YouTube video by The Computer Chronicles
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I always wondered where that came from! @thisweekinretro.bsky.social please have him on as a guest!
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To all Retro People on Bluesky:
Thank you for helping me stay sane when reality is not. Stay strong, everyone.
Thank you for helping me stay sane when reality is not. Stay strong, everyone.
January 4, 2026 at 5:13 AM
To all Retro People on Bluesky:
Thank you for helping me stay sane when reality is not. Stay strong, everyone.
Thank you for helping me stay sane when reality is not. Stay strong, everyone.
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Aw man 😞 Rest in peace Mr Cheifet, host of Computer Chronicles: obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei...
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
Stewart Cheifet Obituary December 28, 2025 - Goldsteins Funeral
View Stewart Cheifet's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Aw man 😞 Rest in peace Mr Cheifet, host of Computer Chronicles: obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei...
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
What a legend. His work in both presenting and preserving the early days of computer history has been (and will continue to be) deeply appreciated! My condolences to his family and friends.
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Happy New Year! 🎆
Here's my new year's resolution:
Here's my new year's resolution:
January 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Happy New Year! 🎆
Here's my new year's resolution:
Here's my new year's resolution:
December 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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All Projections Suck, So Play Risk on a Globe Instead
All Projections Suck, So Play Risk on a Globe Instead
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
All Projections Suck, So Play Risk on a Globe Instead
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Picard holiday tip: Religion and commercialism will both fade over generations. Generosity and kindness, however, will endure.
December 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Picard holiday tip: Religion and commercialism will both fade over generations. Generosity and kindness, however, will endure.
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We all suspected this was coming, right? They look gorgeous 😍
>> Analogue3D Funtastic will be available on December 10th at 8am PST. All limited edition orders will ship in 24-48 hours for Christmas delivery.
>> Analogue3D Funtastic will be available on December 10th at 8am PST. All limited edition orders will ship in 24-48 hours for Christmas delivery.
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We all suspected this was coming, right? They look gorgeous 😍
>> Analogue3D Funtastic will be available on December 10th at 8am PST. All limited edition orders will ship in 24-48 hours for Christmas delivery.
>> Analogue3D Funtastic will be available on December 10th at 8am PST. All limited edition orders will ship in 24-48 hours for Christmas delivery.
The prospect of bringing up a child in this world is frightening.
The decision to delay the vote came abruptly yesterday afternoon when the panel realized it still did not understand the topic or what it was voting on.
CDC vaccine panel realizes again it has no idea what it’s doing, delays big vote
Today’s meeting was chaotic and included garbage anti-vaccine presentations.
arstechnica.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The prospect of bringing up a child in this world is frightening.
Upgraded my mother-in-law to Windows 11 over Thanksgiving. I disabled as many data collection settings as I could find.
November 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Upgraded my mother-in-law to Windows 11 over Thanksgiving. I disabled as many data collection settings as I could find.