Andy 'Troozers' Stewart
@troozers.bsky.social
6'1, Bald, Bearded, Idiot.
Bit of a retro tech nerd (Atari 8-Bits for the win!)
Keen listener of music (80s, Rock, Prog-Rock and all bits in between)
Bit of a retro tech nerd (Atari 8-Bits for the win!)
Keen listener of music (80s, Rock, Prog-Rock and all bits in between)
Is the orange monkey boy still blathering on?
January 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Is the orange monkey boy still blathering on?
Wish I was a swan
January 18, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Wish I was a swan
Bit of a misty walk this morning.
January 18, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Bit of a misty walk this morning.
Browser: Hey, do you want to install the #Honey voucher extension.
Me: Noooooo, no, no, no, noooo, oh hell no, no no. No
Also Me: burns browser
Me: Noooooo, no, no, no, noooo, oh hell no, no no. No
Also Me: burns browser
January 12, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Browser: Hey, do you want to install the #Honey voucher extension.
Me: Noooooo, no, no, no, noooo, oh hell no, no no. No
Also Me: burns browser
Me: Noooooo, no, no, no, noooo, oh hell no, no no. No
Also Me: burns browser
Been a while since I howled with laughter at an advert on TV, but I howled at this one. Bravo #theAA, Bravo.
youtu.be/O-aOZUafAc0?...
youtu.be/O-aOZUafAc0?...
It's OK I'm with The AA Advert | 2024 | Shadow 30"
YouTube video by The AA
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Been a while since I howled with laughter at an advert on TV, but I howled at this one. Bravo #theAA, Bravo.
youtu.be/O-aOZUafAc0?...
youtu.be/O-aOZUafAc0?...
Retro computers I currently have:
* Atari 400
* Atari 800 (+ 810)
* Atari 1200xl
* Atari 600xl (+ CX77 Tablet)
* Atari 800xl (+ 1050)
* Atari 65xe
* Atari 130xe (+ XF551)
* Atari XEGS
* Sinclair ZX81
* Sinclar Spectrum 48k
* RM Link 480z (+ MD1, MD2, MQ1)
* BBC Micro Model B
* Oric Atmos
* Atari 400
* Atari 800 (+ 810)
* Atari 1200xl
* Atari 600xl (+ CX77 Tablet)
* Atari 800xl (+ 1050)
* Atari 65xe
* Atari 130xe (+ XF551)
* Atari XEGS
* Sinclair ZX81
* Sinclar Spectrum 48k
* RM Link 480z (+ MD1, MD2, MQ1)
* BBC Micro Model B
* Oric Atmos
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Retro computers I currently have:
* Atari 400
* Atari 800 (+ 810)
* Atari 1200xl
* Atari 600xl (+ CX77 Tablet)
* Atari 800xl (+ 1050)
* Atari 65xe
* Atari 130xe (+ XF551)
* Atari XEGS
* Sinclair ZX81
* Sinclar Spectrum 48k
* RM Link 480z (+ MD1, MD2, MQ1)
* BBC Micro Model B
* Oric Atmos
* Atari 400
* Atari 800 (+ 810)
* Atari 1200xl
* Atari 600xl (+ CX77 Tablet)
* Atari 800xl (+ 1050)
* Atari 65xe
* Atari 130xe (+ XF551)
* Atari XEGS
* Sinclair ZX81
* Sinclar Spectrum 48k
* RM Link 480z (+ MD1, MD2, MQ1)
* BBC Micro Model B
* Oric Atmos
Is there such a thing as too many disk drives for your RM Link 480z? I think I may have a problem.... #retrocomputers #480z #8bit #retro
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Is there such a thing as too many disk drives for your RM Link 480z? I think I may have a problem.... #retrocomputers #480z #8bit #retro
Does anyone in the UK have Pitfall II for the Atari 8 bit on cartridge? I had this back in the day, but it seems to be unicorn poop nowadays.
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Does anyone in the UK have Pitfall II for the Atari 8 bit on cartridge? I had this back in the day, but it seems to be unicorn poop nowadays.
Anyone on here have an Atari XF551 for sale?
September 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Anyone on here have an Atari XF551 for sale?
Well, they've started handing out water. That can't be a good sign 🤦
September 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Well, they've started handing out water. That can't be a good sign 🤦
Brussels airport security makes Luton airport passport control look efficient... and Luton airport is a shit-show on wheels
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Brussels airport security makes Luton airport passport control look efficient... and Luton airport is a shit-show on wheels
Still in the Brussels airport passport queue. Been an hour so far 🧐
September 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Still in the Brussels airport passport queue. Been an hour so far 🧐
Brussels airport; 200+ non EU passport holders, one bored and slightly surly passport checker, and a line to end all lines. I'm gonna be here a looooong time
September 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Brussels airport; 200+ non EU passport holders, one bored and slightly surly passport checker, and a line to end all lines. I'm gonna be here a looooong time
I have about 15x Core i5 desktop machines (just generic models) with at least 8GB RAM available for any Charities out there. Have cleared them down. Anyone interested?
August 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I have about 15x Core i5 desktop machines (just generic models) with at least 8GB RAM available for any Charities out there. Have cleared them down. Anyone interested?
Civil war has re-broken out. Not entirely surprised.
August 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Civil war has re-broken out. Not entirely surprised.
f**k you @bsky.app and your sh*tty age verification system - it doesn't bloody work - apparently my face isn't good enough (even though I had to shove my face deep into my webcam's guts) and my card isn't to your liking!!
I am NOT going to keep adding Credit Card details into a system I don't trust
I am NOT going to keep adding Credit Card details into a system I don't trust
July 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM
f**k you @bsky.app and your sh*tty age verification system - it doesn't bloody work - apparently my face isn't good enough (even though I had to shove my face deep into my webcam's guts) and my card isn't to your liking!!
I am NOT going to keep adding Credit Card details into a system I don't trust
I am NOT going to keep adding Credit Card details into a system I don't trust
Looking on Amazon for privacy screens, and there's a bunch of "360 degree" privacy filters. Firstly I think the back of the screen is pretty much covered, secondly... how do YOU view the screen?
This is just a version of the Joo Janta 200 Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses
This is just a version of the Joo Janta 200 Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking on Amazon for privacy screens, and there's a bunch of "360 degree" privacy filters. Firstly I think the back of the screen is pretty much covered, secondly... how do YOU view the screen?
This is just a version of the Joo Janta 200 Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses
This is just a version of the Joo Janta 200 Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses
Great day at #RetroFest yesterday. Even found a copy of an RM Nimbus educational software that I developed with NCEC back in the 80s 😊
June 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great day at #RetroFest yesterday. Even found a copy of an RM Nimbus educational software that I developed with NCEC back in the 80s 😊
New to the Oric Atmos, any experts out there who can help a n00b? Options for connecting to a composite CRT? Also advice on SD loaders, etc?
May 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
New to the Oric Atmos, any experts out there who can help a n00b? Options for connecting to a composite CRT? Also advice on SD loaders, etc?
Definitely going to be here on the Saturday. Can't wait!
It's only FOUR WEEKS to go until RetroFest. Our exhibitors are slaving away to get their machines ready - and what better way to test them than displaying our logo! Tickets are selling fast, so we recommend buy one in advance if you can - www.retrofest.uk/tickets.php
May 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Definitely going to be here on the Saturday. Can't wait!
AVD and database complete, now to build your bad boy...
April 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
AVD and database complete, now to build your bad boy...
This evening I am mostly deploying three new Azure Virtual Desktop servers into our Production pool, and upgrading our ERP databases.
What's life without a little danger and challenge?
What's life without a little danger and challenge?
April 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This evening I am mostly deploying three new Azure Virtual Desktop servers into our Production pool, and upgrading our ERP databases.
What's life without a little danger and challenge?
What's life without a little danger and challenge?
Also, while I am at it... HP, yes you Hewlett Packard, your laptops suck doggy danglers. #HavingAMareOfADay
April 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Also, while I am at it... HP, yes you Hewlett Packard, your laptops suck doggy danglers. #HavingAMareOfADay