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New Video! This Dell Dimension XPS Pentium II came from e-waste labeled “starts no screen,” so I brought it home to find out if it was junk or a hidden gem. This forgotten 90s PC made an amazing comeback. youtu.be/1fndqtq7ON8

New Video! I found this Boombox with a built-in TV at e-waste. However, it has some issues. Should I try to restore it or take it back? youtu.be/9QdS0n04Quo

New Video! I got this PC from e-waste because it wasn't powering up. I am always up for a repair challenge. youtu.be/RBK2rt2wzOw

New Gaming Video! In this one I try to ⭐⭐⭐ the Snitcher challenge. Is a Bettina better than a seeker grenade ? Let's find out! youtu.be/96zRpjopglA

New Video! Take a look at the 8BitDo Commodore 64-style retro mechanical keyboard and all the details that make it feel like a modern “breadbin” C64. I hook it up to a Raspberry Pi Zero running BMC64 to turn it into a quick, portable Commodore 64 setup. youtu.be/Rtw7OsVlqn4

New Gaming Video! I had a lot of fun and some embarrassment while trying to pelt these #ArcRaiders Rocketeers with snowballs! LOL youtu.be/Wl-f_sc_bKg

New video! I started a gaming channel on a whim. When I am not working on vintage computers I enjoy PC gaming. It won't just be new games like Arc Raiders. Vintage gaming , too. Let me know what you think! youtu.be/6GFaR3lz-T8

New Video! Just in time for the holidays. An inexpensive 💲💲 combination multimeter/oscilloscope/signal generator. Let's see how it works. youtu.be/ZjQfZHlMdio

New Video! It's the PC 🖥️ that's NEVER OBSOLETE! I found one at ewaste ♻️ so let's see if we can bring it back to life. youtu.be/PCQZj8nk-1k

New Video! This IBM 5151 Monitor 📺 from 1981 was ready to be scrapped. But I think I can fix it up and give it a new home. 🏡 youtu.be/eDP3HSRtUC4

@vwestlife grilled my YT channel for using AI to make a funny thumbnail. What do you all think? Would you feel "tricked" if you saw a thumbnail like this? Would you immediately unsubscribe or would you wait to pass judgement? I am honestly curious! youtube.com/post/Ugkxxvooa…

New Video! This IBM PC-XT was abandoned at e-waste. ♻️ I'll do some PC archeology and try to get it booting again ... if I can. youtu.be/hbqeZWVr1r4

New Video! Let's go to my e-waste facility together and see what we can find. 🔎 Then I'll take it back to the Shack and test it out. ⚡ youtu.be/4E2981_62jA

New Video! Belts are good, capacitors are good. 🛠️ Why isn't this Technics tape deck working? I figured it out and fixed it with my new 3D printer. youtu.be/ottgCh1ag4M

I need your help! I am thinking of doing a video of the best 3D printed designs 🛠️ for the vintage computer community. Which ones should I feature? What are your favorites? I love 💖 that we can use modern technology to help to save old technology for future generations to enjoy.

New Video! I found a huge crack (hole) in this Amdek 📺 monitor that was headed for scrap. Let's fix it 🛠️ and see if this monitor works. youtu.be/4Ypiqi9vcwM

New Video! It's time for more EWW! Take a look at this PS/2 computer 🖥️ and VCR Boombox I found at e-waste ♻️ this week. youtu.be/lMR5wDFJKY4

New Video! A happy accident helped me fix 🛠️ this Apple Monitor II that had a high pitched whine and collapsed vertical. ChatGPT 5 was actually helpful 👍 with this CRT monitor repair. youtu.be/i34CjTJsqqg

New Video! Let's make a better tool organizer 🛠️ to clean up all that clutter. youtu.be/ivvl2yAnRhQ

New Video! This is a good example of why you should never just plug in ⚡ vintage electronics unless you know what you are doing. youtu.be/mHWUtvGMhH4