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  • I love the Apple IIGS. It’s a great computer, but could it have been greater? The legend goes that Apple purposefully underclocked its CPU during development to avoid competing with the Macintosh. But is this actually true? Join me for a deep dive into the IIGS architecture, the life of the 65816 CPU, and the ghosts of keynotes past.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/IIGS-MHz-Myth

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    -=- Chapters -=-

    0:00 - Intro
    0:27 - The Myth, The Legend, the Apple IIGS
    6:09 - The Apple IIx
    12:21 - The Need for Speed
    15:52 - The Birth of the 65C816
    22:56 - Yields, Bugs, and Errata
    33:56 - Accelerators, ASIC Inc, and Mark Twain
    43:51 - Sanyo, Nintendo, and the End of Acceleration
    47:41 - ARM, Möbius, and The Road Not Taken
    55:25 - The End of an Odyssey

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  • I’ve hit 5,000 subscribers, and what better way to celebrate than to install an old operating system on a lumbering battlestation? In a past video I said I’d install IBM’s OS/2 on the PS/2 Model 80 386, and now we’re doing it. How well does it run? Will I learn to love the Workplace Shell? I’m also giving a big channel update about ongoing projects and some of my thoughts about the vintage / retro / whatever scene. How well does OS/2 run on this massive 386? You’ll have to watch to find out.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/os2-on-ps2

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    -=- Chapters -=-

    0:00 - Intro

    0:29 - Setting Up OS/2 Warp

    7:07 - Inside the OS/2 Warp Box

    11:41 - 5K Subscriber Update: Thank You!

    13:37 - 5K Update: Video Production

    16:46 - 5K Update: Scene Thoughts

    19:35 - 5K Update: Upcoming Projects

    21:34 - 5K Update: Patreon

    23:28 - Running OS/2 Warp on a 386

    26:32 - The Workplace Shell Desktop

    28:18 - Why Did OS/2 Fail?

    32:32 - An Ode to OS/2

    -=- Links -=-

    * Another Boring Topic on OS/2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAMT187GWd4&t=2922s

    * RetroBytes on OS/2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3DZJ_LD7F4

    * BlueSCSI - https://bluescsi.com

    * WinWorld PC OS/2 Repository - https://winworldpc.com/product/os-2-3x/os-2-30

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  • Vintage Computer Festival East is back for 2024 with more to see than ever before. After a banner crowd in 2023 the show needed to make some adjustments in 2024 to account for more people. Were those changes a success? Join me for a tour of the east coast’s big retro tech expo.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/vcf-east-2024

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 - Intro
    00:18 - Exhibits, Vendors, and Things to See
    13:51 - Panels & Events
    20:04 - Consignment Considerations
    30:15 - A Change Will Do You Good

    -=- Links -=-

    * The Vintage Computer Federation - https://www.vcfed.org

    * InfoAge Science Museums - https://www.infoage.org

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  • Computer museums are a great place to check out the coolest of vintage tech. I’ve been to my share in America, but what about the rest of the world? Join me as I fly across the pond to check out some of the UK’s coolest collections of classic computers. There’s Sinclairs, Acorns, and Amstrads—oh my!

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/british-computer-museums

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 - Intro
    00:18 - An American Tourist in King Retro’s Court
    02:31 - The Centre for Computing History
    12:51 - A Colossal Cave Adventure
    23:11 - The Best of Britain

    -=- Links -=-

    * The Centre for Computing History - https://www.computinghistory.org.uk
    * Retro Collective Site - https://www.retrocollective.co.uk
    * Arcade Archive Site - https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/arcade-archive.php
    * RMC The Cave - https://www.youtube.com/@RMCRetro
    * Arcade Archive - https://www.youtube.com/@TheArcadeArchive
    * The Sky Skipper Project - https://www.skyskipperproject.com

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  • Garmin iQue 3600

    We take for granted that we can pull out a phone and get directions to almost anywhere on Earth. But years before Apple and Google gave us the tools to navigate our lives a GPS maker gave us the first pocketable personal digital assistant with an embedded GPS. Featuring dynamic turn-by-turn directions, the Garmin iQue 3600 built an amazingly powerful navigational tool on top of Palm OS. How did it stack up against the competition when it launched in 2003? Can I still get accurate directions from a device released two decades ago? And can I install up-to-date maps to make it even more accurate? Watch to see me put it to the test on today's streets.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/garmin-ique-3600

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 - Intro

    00:16 - The First PDA with a GPS

    05:40 - Inside the iQue

    12:58 - Navigating with the iQue

    21:23 - The iQue as a PDA

    26:49 - Take the Long Way Home

    -=- Links -=

    * OpenMapChest - https://www.openmapchest.org/

    * Replacing the Battery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw6cwDAdwjg

    * iQue Setup CD-ROM image https://archive.org/details/ique-3600-setup

    * PathAway GPS for Palm OS https://pathaway.com/PWPalmOS.php

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  • IBM was late to the 386 PC party, but when they finally arrived they made a statement about what they thought the future of computing would be. With a 32-bit Micro Channel bus and room for six drives IBM aimed this tower directly at the likes of Compaq. But what’s inside this monstrous machine and how can it be upgraded? And what can you do with an old boat anchor like this? Join me as I pull this PC apart to see what you got when you bought a $6,845 workstation in 1990.

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 - Intro

    00:35 - Adopting a Micro Channel PC

    04:38 - The Case

    07:35 - Drive Bays and Power Supply

    09:30 - Disassembling the Model 80

    13:35 - Micro Channel Slots and Cards

    15:53 - Auxiliary Video Extension

    18:38 - Token Ring Network Card

    19:05 - IBM PS/2 SCSI Adapter

    19:51 - IBM Enhanced 80386 Memory Adapter w/ ROM

    23:12 - Programmable Option Select

    25:31 - Auto Configuration In Action

    27:51 - Period Appropriate Productivity

    29:15 - XGA-2 Graphics Adapter

    34:21 - Conclusion & Outro

    -=- Links -=

    * Ardent Tool of Capitalism - https://www.ardent-tool.com
    * Model 8580-081 Resources - https://www.ardent-tool.com/8580/Planar_T2.html
    * Tube Time's MCA Tutorial: https://github.com/schlae/mca-tutorial
    * The Micro Channel Architecture Handbook by Chet Heath and Winn Rosch: https://archive.org/details/microchannelarch00heat
    * IBM Museum - https://www.youtube.com/@IBM_Museum/
    * BOPT 16 MB Barrier Walkthrough: https://groups.google.com/g/comp.sys.ibm.ps2.hardware/c/SIRXr3RBBLM/m/4fDpZeg-YtkJ

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  • What was the first retro or vintage computer you collected? I saved an obsolete PS/2 Model 30 286 from the scrap heap back in 1997. This machine was a footsoldier in IBM’s war to reclaim their ownership of the PC platform they invented. But why did they bring out a machine featuring ISA after hyping up Micro Channel? And where do these machines fit in for the modern collector? Watch to find out.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/ibm-ps2-model-30-286

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 Intro
    00:28 The IBM PS/2 Model 30 286
    10:18 Baud to the Bone
    22:20 The Big Blue Meanies
    37:28 Mr. Big Blue Sky
    42:49 Outtro

    -=- Links -=

    Ardent Tool of Capitalism - https://www.ardent-tool.com
    Tex-Elec - https://texelec.com
    WinWorldPC AT Diagnostics - https://winworldpc.com/product/ibm-pc-diagnostics/advanced-102
    CNet BBS Software for Amiga http://www.cnetbbs.net

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  • I’m back at the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest for another convention of old and obsolete technology. With tons of retro computers and video games it’s a celebration of old technology and the people that made them. VCF is bigger than ever in 2023, with more panels, more exhibitors, more vendors, and more attendees. But being bigger also means more challenges. Did VCFMW rise to the occasion and conquer the challenges, or did it crash like an old PC running Windows 95? You’ll have to watch to find out.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/vcf-midwest-2023

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 Intro
    00:40 VCF Midwest Returns
    03:21 Exhibits and Ambiance
    15:11 Testing the Limits
    20:25 Let’s Make a Deal
    29:24 People and Panels
    35:12 The Vibe
    46:46 Outtro

    -=- Links -=

    * VCF Midwest - https://www.vcfmw.org
    * The VCF Midwest YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@VCFMW

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  • Any self-respecting beach town in the United States has an arcade. But there's a certain variety that lives along the northeast Atlantic coast. When kids of all ages tire of the sand and surf, they can hop on to the boardwalk for video games and the chance to win big prizes. Join me as we experience Fun-O-Rama in York Beach, Maine, a classic beach arcade I’ve been visiting for over thirty years.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2023/8/arcades

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00 Intro
    00:28 Sun, Surf, and VIdeogames
    02:16 Inside Fun-O-Rama
    05:15 How the Beach Arcade Survived
    09:00 Destination: Arcade
    13:17 Outtro

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  • The SE/30 is a Macintosh that’s larger than life. It's hailed as one of the greatest Macs ever. So when I had the chance to pick one up, complete in box, for free, I couldn’t pass it up. But was it functional or blown up by a battery bomb? Join me as I restore an SE/30 and go through its history and impact on Apple and computing at large.

    Check the Blog Post for links and more: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2023/6/mac-se-30

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Opening
    00:00:23 - The Ultimate All-In-One
    00:04:37 - One Person’s Mac is Another’s Treasure
    00:08:41 - Maximizing My Macintosh
    00:18:29 - SE/30/30 Hindsight
    00:25:08 - Credits

    -=- Links -=-

    BlueSCSI - https://www.vcfed.org BMOW ROMinator II - https://www.infoage.org GGlabs MACSIMM - https://www.tindie.com/products/gglabs/macsimm-mac-se30-iisi-iifx-flash-rom-simm/ PurpleROM - https://www.tindie.com/products/siliconinsider/purplerom-2mb-64-pin-flash-rom-simm-macintosh/ PotatoFi’s SE BlueSCSI bracket - https://www.printables.com/model/147694-bluescsi-11a-macintosh-se-expansion-bracket

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  • Spring has sprung and that means old computers have migrated north once again! Join me for a review of the 2023 Vintage Computer Festival East. What’s changed from prior events? What’s for sale? And what cool stuff could you see? Watch to find out.

    Check the Blog Post for links and more: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2023/4/vcf-east-2023

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Opening
    00:01:59 - Exhibits and Events
    00:11:01 - Panels & Guests
    00:13:36 - Consignment
    00:24:12 - The Experience
    00:28:28 - Outtro

    -=- Links -=-

    * The Vintage Computer Federation - https://www.vcfed.org

    * InfoAge Science Museums - https://www.infoage.org

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  • Will Wright's SimCity is one of gaming's all-time hits. The classic original SimCity started on the Commodore 64 and topped out on PCs and Macs. With ports to over a dozen platforms, you can play it on pretty much anything. Even the Super Nintendo and the Commodore CDTV can run SimCity! But which one is my favorite? Well, you'll just have to watch to find out.

    This episode was originally written as an article for Pixel Addict magazine, but I've expanded it and added so much more to it!

    You should subscribe to Pixel Addict at https://www.pixel.addict.media.

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    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:15 - The SimCity Legacy
    00:03:00 - Comparing The Games
    00:05:06 - The Contenders
    00:07:56 - Outtro

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  • Steve Jobs thought he would user in the NeXT generation of computing, but his little black cube of darkness flopped. When you bought a $10,000 computer, what did you get in the box? There’s books, disks, tools, and stickers too. Take the NeXTstep with me as I explore a complete package of NeXT accessories included with the first NeXT computers.

    See the Blog Post for Transcript and Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/11/next-accessory-kit

    Published November 23, 2022

    Thanks to Steve from Mac84 for providing some extra VCF Midwest Auction footage! https://www.youtube.com/@Mac84

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:24 - Acquiring NeXT Accessories
    00:04:43 - NeXT Brochure - Hardware
    00:09:14 - NeXT Brochure - Software
    00:13:52 - Quick Start Card and Extras
    00:15:12 - NeXT Documentation Library
    00:21:02 - NeXT Logo Sticker Sheet
    00:24:21 - Magneto-Optical Disks
    00:24:57 - NeXT Hex Driver
    00:26:07 - Conclusion
    00:27:05 - Outro & Credits

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  • What happens when two companies don’t get along? Their customers lose. Adobe has let their license for Pantone colors lapse, with the hues disappearing from their apps. Pantone wants you to pay them for digital color libraries with, what else, a subscription scheme. What does this mean for digital content creators and the design industry? I’ve created an FAQ to answer many questions, clear misconceptions, and give an idea of a path forward.

    See the Blog Post for Transcript and Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/11/adobe-pantone-faq

    Published November X, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:19 - Who am I, and Why Should You Care?
    00:02:18 - What is Pantone?
    00:04:39 - Can You Copyright a Color?
    00:06:19 - Does UPS Own Brown?
    00:07:44 - What Happened Between Pantone and Adobe?
    00:08:32 - Why Do Apps Have Pantone Libraries?
    00:09:53 - Can I Use Pantone Colors Without Libraries?
    00:10:26 - What's In Adobe's Spot Libraries?
    00:11:17 - Can I Still Use Pantone Colors in Adobe Products?
    00:12:33 - Can I Make My Own Pantone Libraries?
    00:13:42 - Why Do People Specify Pantone Colors?
    00:14:41 - How Are Pantone Inks Made?
    00:15:42 - Pantone Colors and Hex Values
    00:19:06 - Determining Hex Values for Pantone Colors
    00:20:50 - Why Now? Wouldn't This Annoy Customers?
    00:21:27 - What Happens to Pantone Colors in my Files
    00:22:23 - Where's Pantone's Competitors?
    00:24:35 - Any Alternatives to Adobe?
    00:24:55 - Why Is Photoshop Turning Colors Black?
    00:25:45 - Will Pantone or Adobe Lose Marketshare?
    00:27:19 - Outro and Credits

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  • Here, in Userlandia, be very quiet. We’re hunting dogcows.

    Disney has Disneyland. Boeing’s 747 megafactory is the world’s largest building. Apple has infinite loops and spaceships. Join me as I visit both of Apple’s corporate campuses, explore their history, and see if I can find the elusive dogcow.

    See the Blog Post for Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/10/apple-headquarters

    Published October 10, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:15 - One Infinite Loop
    00:11:14 - Searching for Clarus
    00:17:37 - ...And One Ring-Shaped Building Binds Them
    00:25:37 - Oh... One More Thing
    00:28:31 - Outtro and Credits

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  • Here, in Userlandia, my Windows color scheme is Portillo’s Hot Dog.

    Want to see some of the coolest old computers out there? Take a trip to the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest just outside of Chicago! I visited VCFMW this year to see how it compared to other vintage computer shows, and I’ve got all the details about the people, events, and stuff for sale.

    See the Blog Post for Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/9/vcf-midwest-2022

    Published September 21, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:31 - Arriving at VCF Midwest
    00:04:51 - VCF Midwest Exhibits
    00:11:14 - Vendors, Auction, and Sales
    00:17:55 - Panels of Fun
    00:20:33 - Stuff!
    00:22:44 - Improvements & Final Thoughts
    00:27:48 - The Show Must Go On
    00:29:13 - Outtro and Credits

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    -=- Music Credits -=-

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  • Here, in Userlandia, I think I’m a clone now…

    Compaq was in a crisis in the early 90s. Upstarts were undercutting them just as they had undercut IBM. Facing their first loss, massive layoffs, and the departure of their founder, they needed something special to turn their company around. That something special was the ProLinea, their first PC targeted directly at value customers. Listen to find out how the ProLinea put Compaq on the right path.

    See the Blog Post for Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/8/compaq-prolinea-433

    Published August 23, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:31 - The ProLinea Arrives
    00:15:38 - The Clone Wars
    00:30:56 - Beige to the Future
    00:35:47 - Outtro & Credits

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    Artist: Ron Gelinas
    Track Title: Simplify
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  • From the desk of Userlandia…

    What does it take to build a custom computer desk? Sure, people on Reddit say “throw some wood on some cabinets,” but what does that mean, exactly? Join me as I build a battlestation in my home office.

    See the Blog Post for Transcript for Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/7/the-new-computer-desk-workshop

    Published July 20, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:31 - A Study in Desks
    00:02:40 - This Old Desk
    00:09:48 - Frequently Asked Questions
    00:18:16 - The Finishing Line
    00:25:31 - Fully Armed and Operational
    00:29:46 - Why Build One When You Can Build Two For Twice The Price?
    00:33:07 - Outtro and Credits

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  • Here in Userlandia, it’s the case of the Lian Li Aluminum PC Case.

    Back in the year 2000, Aluminum was the hot new metal for crafting PC cases. Strong, lightweight, and stylish, it took the LAN party world by storm. What made them so great, and why did they fall out of the spotlight? Let’s review a mint condition Lian Li case and find out.

    See the Blog Post for Transcript for Links: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/5/2022/5/the-rise-and-fall-of-lian-li-aluminum-pc-cases-nifty-thrifties

    Published May 30, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:31 - Overview of the Lian Li PC-6077
    00:12:09 - Internals and Build Considerations
    00:21:44 - None Like It Hot!
    00:29:54 - This Old Tower, Today
    00:36:59 - Outtro and Credits

    -=- Subscribe -=-

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    -=- Contact -=-

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    -=- Music Credits -=-

    Artist: Ron Gelinas
    Track Title: Resolve (Clean Guitar) [original mix]
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    Artist: Ron Gelinas
    Track Title: Curious (Original Mix)
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  • It's time for an off-the-cuff post-event podcast! With Apple's announcement of the new Mac Studio, has the mythical xMac finally come to pass? Will working pros and enthusiast users be satisfied? Or is it just a Cube all over again? Let's find out.

    Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/2022/3/the-mac-studio-report-x-marks-the-mac

    Published March 9, 2022

    -=- Chapters -=-

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:32 - In Memoriam - 27 inch iMac
    00:04:55 - Mac Studio Design
    00:12:30 - The M1 Ultra
    00:18:56 - The Studio Display
    00:23:15 - The Right Spec
    00:27:38 - PC Price Compairsons
    00:30:23 - The Future of the Mac Pro?
    00:34:14 - Final Thoughts

    -=- Links -=-

    Mac Studio - https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/ Apple Studio Display - https://www.apple.com/studio-display/ PC PartPicker Comparison List - https://pcpartpicker.com/user/kefkafloyd/saved/ZXDqHx

    -=- Subscribe -=-

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