The Commodore 64 Ultimate Is Here – A Brand New C64 in 2025 Dan Wood 2026-09-17 | The Commodore 64 Ultimate Is Here – A Brand New C64 in 2025
Microsoft and Apple Wanted This OS – GeoWorks Rise and Fall Dan Wood 2024-09-28 | ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️GeoWorks was a powerful yet mostly forgotten operating system once poised to rival Microsoft Windows. In fact, Microsoft saw its potential to such an extent that they tried to buy it, while Apple expressed interest in using it for their notebook computers. In this video, we explore its various iterations, from its Commodore 64 GEOS legacy to GeoWorks Ensemble, New Deal Office, and its final incarnation as Breadbox Ensemble. We delve into its unique features, the reasons for its decline, and its potential to have transformed the landscape of personal computing. Plus, discover how a dedicated team is working to revive GEOS for the 2020s!FreeGEOS Project: github.com/bluewaysw/pcgeosMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy X: x.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Introduction and GEOS Legacy03:27 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot03:57 - GeoWorks Ensemble 1.2 Appliances Mode Overview10:31 - GeoWorks Ensemble 1.2 Professional Mode Overview 20:16 - GeoWorks Ensemble 2.0 UI Modularity 21:13 - Dealings with Microsoft and Apple23:11 - New Deal Office Overview26:37 - Breadbox Ensemble28:53 - FreeGEOS Project Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Micro Men (2009): youtu.be/4fvssv7_ZtoWindows 95 - Start Me Up - Promo / Commercial (High Quality 720p): youtu.be/wRdl1BjTG7cThe Computer Chronicles - Windows 3.0 (1990): youtu.be/YewNEAIkbG4Radio Shack Tandy Zoomer PDA Training Tape: youtu.be/kGjysw9VhIMNokia Communicator ad: youtu.be/AxdlQg_7pos
Atari 2600+ Review: Ataris NEW 2023 Console Dan Wood 2023-11-17 | ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy X: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - What Have Atari Been Up To Lately?02:55 - Atari 2600+ Unboxing04:10 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot04:39 - Atari 2600+ New CX40+ Joystick Overview07:18 - Atari 2600+ Hardware Overview 10:43 - Atari 2600+ Playing Games and Power On 13:26 - Atari 2600+ Original Game Cartridge Compatibility14:13 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Atari 2600+ - Official Announcement Trailer: youtu.be/_6m6WlyiQSs?si=fIJI7bQseQkYJF5KAtari 2600 commercial December 17 1977: youtu.be/YJNbhekKShI?si=ZY3lXutMCj81qTt5Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Trailer: youtu.be/CQKwj_hi-Gc?si=rduhFZQkTwP6yUpBCentipede Collectible Atari 2600 Cartridge: youtu.be/KzCx_gFzUtk?si=vdOAhIx_cDsuPGvNPre-Order Mr Run Jump 2600 Today: youtu.be/r1rS3ydL3ig?si=FY2aR2974peHdp5v#Atari #Atari2600 #Atari2600Plus #RetroGaming #Retrogames
ChatGPT on The Commodore 64: Can a 1982 Computer Run Modern AI? Dan Wood 2023-07-17 | In this video, I'm merging the worlds of retro computing and modern artificial intelligence. Watch as I access OpenAI's state-of-the-art language model, ChatGPT, on two iconic machines from the golden age of personal computing - a Commodore 64 from 1982 and an Amiga 1200 from 1992.‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️Retro Campus BBS: http://bbs.retrocampus.comAmigaGPT: github.com/sacredbanana/AmigaGPTMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Introduction00:17 - PCBWay Sponsor Message00:44 - Introduction to ChatGPT and Large Language Model AI02:09 - Commodore 64 Background and Hardware Used05:03 - Introducing Retro Campus BBS09:01 - Using ChatGPT on a Commodore 64 Demo14:42 - Introducing AmigaGPT16:11 - Using ChatGPT on an Amiga 1200 Demo18:13 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Introducing GPT-4: youtu.be/--khbXchTeEWhat can you do with GPT-4?: youtu.be/oc6RV5c1yd0How to get ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot: youtu.be/oeX0lsMA69UMeet Bard: youtu.be/63NfEkYCLz0#RetroComputing #Commodore64 #amiga #ChatGPT #OpenAI #AI #VintageTech #Nostalgia #Technology #ComputingHistory
The Iomega Zip Drive: Exploring The Unsung Hero of 90s Data Storage Dan Wood 2023-05-01 | Get NordVPN’s 2 year plan + 4 extra months FREE here: nordvpn.com/danwood - It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money back guarantee!Before the days of USB sticks and even affordable CD-Rs, the Iomega Zip Drive was a revolution in personal data storage. I set my old drive up on a Pentium 1 Windows 95 machine and rediscover the joys of Zip Disks! My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - My Personal Storage Journey02:28 - Introducing the Iomega Zip Drive04:00 - Zip Drive Tour and Set Up05:04 - Zip Disks VS Floppy Disks06:08 - NordVPN Sponsor Slot07:34 - Exploring Zip Disks on Windows 9511:45 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Iomega Zip Drive commercial 1998 - youtu.be/ppniBSWGgcg[Commercial] Iomega Zip Drive - youtu.be/civsZLQzrjs#retro #retrogaming #retrocomputer #storage #90s
Watching Youtube on a 1993 Amiga CD32 Console Dan Wood 2023-04-26 | ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! ‼️ Watching Youtube videos on modern games consoles is something we take for granted, but is it possible to watch Youtube on a vintage Commodore Amiga CD32, released in 1993? I give it a try!AmiTube 1.4: https://blog.alb42.de/programs/amitube/AGABlaster: mschordan.github.io/amiga/agablaster.htmlAmiFox: https://blog.alb42.de/programs/amifox/My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Introduction to the Amiga CD320:50 - Commodore CDXL FMV02:38 - The CD32 We'll Be Using04:15 - The Software05:23 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot05:49 - Setting Up Youtube on CD3209:10 - The Result - Watching Videos11:52 - AmiFox Web BrowserSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):AVGN Town With No Name: youtu.be/HfnNrISCFfkCommodore Amiga CD32 TV Commercial: youtu.be/ugMcKfl2kuwCommodore Amiga CDTV Multimedia (1991): youtu.be/gWvTI5zY7ng#retro #retrogaming #amiga #commodore #youtube
Turn an Old Mac Into a High-End Amiga - MorphOS 3.17 Dan Wood 2022-09-18 | Try Readly, with my link you can get 2 months FREE, which can be canceled at any time: readly.com/danwoodMorphOS is a next-generation Amiga-like operating system that runs on PowerPC Macs (amongst other platforms). MorphOS can bring new life into old Macs and give you a high end powerful Amiga experience. I give the latest version a test drive.My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Introduction00:55 - History of MorphOS2:50 - Installing MorphOS on Mac Mini G4 and Power Mac G505:06 - MorphOS with Chrysalis Pack05:27 - MorphOS Ambient desktop tour09:52 - Readly Sponsor Slot11:43 - What's New in MorphOS 3.17?12:07 - Browsing The Web with Wayfarer Browser14:14 - Iris Email Client for MorphOS15:06 - New Pagestream DTP 16:06 - Running Amiga apps on MorphOS17:52 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Amiga 1260 & MorphOS 1.x on Pegasos PPC G3 @ FixTV: youtu.be/bSUchSTWPRcThe Deathbed Vigil and other tales of digital angst: youtu.be/BaTjwo1ywcI
Using an Apple Power Mac G5 Today - Is It Still Usable? Dan Wood 2022-09-05 | Get NordVPN’s 2 year plan + 4 extra months for free here: nordvpn.com/danwood - It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money back guarantee!The PowerMac G5 was Apple's flagship machine in 2003, but how well does it hold up almost 20 years later? I check out some new operating system updates for Apple's PowerPC behemoth, and see how usable it is in 2022.My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro to the Power Mac G501:35 - Power Mac G5 Hardware Tour03:30 - Power Mac G5 Internals06:30 Apple USB Mouse & Keyboard08:07 - NordVPN Sponsor Slot09:26 - Power Mac G5 Cooling Fan Test10:50 - Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Tour14:20 - Mac OS 10.5.9 Sorbet Leopard 15:45 - MorphOS 18:00 - SummarySources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):PowerMac G5 Ad: youtu.be/84YwxA6_lDUPowerMac G5 Intro Video: youtu.be/ffbJDQ-ixN0 Steve Jobs introduces OS X Panther & Power Mac G5: youtu.be/xcbqhFwWO8AApple - Mac Pro commercial (fall 2013): youtu.be/XQcfiwu9uPgApple - iPod + iTunes: youtu.be/TaVFCdwT0hkApple WWDC 2005 — Intel Transition announcement: youtu.be/JcHQXMAd0c0Mac OS X Leopard Time Machine Demo: youtu.be/R8vx9cI9yTY#retrocomputing #apple #powerpc #vintage #macos #osx
The Best Classic Screensavers of All Time Dan Wood 2022-07-30 | Head to squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOODWe talk so much about retro hardware, games and operating systems, but we all ran screensavers back in the day, let's show them some love! I count down my top 10 best retro screensavers of all time.Jim Sachs Marine Aquarium: serenescreen.com/v2My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro 1:37 - 10-2 Best Screensavers9:05 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot9:55 - 1 The Best Screensaver Ever#retro #retrocomputing #retrogaming #90s #80s
EXTREME Amiga 500 Upgrades Dan Wood 2022-07-27 | Head to squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOODThe Amiga 500 was the low-end, entry level machine back in the day but in 2022 I give it some EXTREME upgrades. Fitting a brand new Crystal Case and using a Raspberry Pi to boost the speed by over 1000x! New Amiga Cases: a1200.netCaffeine OS: youtube.com/c/CaptLeChuck_Amiga Forever Essentials: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloanto.amigaforever.essentialsAmiga PiStorm Emu68 Setup Guide / Tutorial: retro32.com/amiga-resources/080220223836-amiga-pistorm-emu68-setup-guide-tutorialMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Introduction & Amiga 50001:50 - A1200.net Crystal Case2:32 - Unboxing Crystal Case03:19 - Fitting Amiga 500 Crystal Case04:54 - PiStorm Recap05:57 - Emu68 Introduction06:53 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot07:55 - Caffeine OS Introdution & Install09:38 - Caffeine OS Tour11:40 - Networking & Internet13:16 - Bundled Utilities14:38 - SysInfo Benchmarks15:04 - Scene Demos15:25 - Game Performance16:12 - Conclusion#retrocomputing #retrogames #retrogaming #amiga #raspberrypi
Unboxing and Using an Apple iBook G3 Today Dan Wood 2022-07-01 | Head to squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOODI get reunited with my first ever laptop, an Apple iBook G3 from 2001. I look back at some of the software that made this machine special, and see how well it holds up today!My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Intro00:26 - My History With The iBook01:37 - Unboxing iBook G305:20 - iBook G3 Documentation06:57 - Included Software07:54 - iBook G3 Snow Hardware Tour09:46 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot10:48 - First Boot13:07 - Mac OS 9 VS Mac OS X14:09 - Installing Mac OS 916:20 - The Mac OS 9 Scene in 202217:30 - Software and Games22:21 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Apple Special Media Event 2001-The 2nd Generation iBook - youtu.be/ZxIgyG_7jcIMacworld NY 1999 - iBook & AirPort Introduction - youtu.be/3iTNWZF2m3oMacworld Boston 1997-The Microsoft Deal - youtu.be/WxOp5mBY9IY#retrocomputing #apple #mac #iBook #retrogaming #2000s
Is AROS The Future of Amiga? Dan Wood 2022-06-26 | Head to squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOODAROS is an open source continuation of the classic Amiga operating system, that today runs on all kinds of devices from Raspberry Pi's, FPGA machines, classic Amigas and standard PCs. But how well does AROS run in 2022, and is it a worthy successor? I try out the Icaros Desktop distribution. Icaros Desktop: vmwaros.blogspot.com/p/download.htmlMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - The Modern Amiga Landscape and History04:08 - Introduction to AROS05:29 - Icaros Desktop AROS Distro06:45 - Installation07:54 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot08:52 - Setup & Config11:18 - Tour of Icaros Desktop18:32 - Web Browsing & Network Tools20:33 - Bundled Applications & Games24:13 - Running 68K Classic Amiga Applications with AmiBridge29:28 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Project Code Rush - The Beginnings of Netscape / Mozilla Documentary: youtu.be/4Q7FTjhvZ7YAROS One video: sites.google.com/view/arosone#retrocomputing #retrogaming #Amiga #AROS #operatingsystem
Giving Windows Vista a Second Chance Dan Wood 2022-05-29 | Head to squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOODWindows Vista is often regarded as the WORST version of Windows ever released, but was it really that bad?! I give Vista a try again 15 years later in 2022 and see how well it has held up.The Top 10 Worst Operating Systems of All Time: youtu.be/CKagLG2lVZgMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Windows Vista History04:32 - Installing Windows Vista Ultimate06:32 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot07:29 - Windows Vista Tour & Aero Interface09:17 - Dreamscene10:00 - Windows Vista Sidebar11:03 - Instant Search11:30 - UAC12:06 - Readyboost12:31 - Windows Defender12:52 - Windows Experience Rating13:31 - Windows Media Centre14:06 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Windows Vista Commercial - The "Wow" starts now.: youtu.be/sBbqGmY9FIIThe Mojave Experiment: youtu.be/bsStHxtVr_w#Windows #WindowsVista #RetroComputing
Browsing the Web on the Sega Dreamcast in 2022 - Is It Possible? Dan Wood 2022-05-21 | Head to squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOODThe Sega Dreamcast was the first console to feature a built in modem out of the box, but how capable is it of browsing the web today? I fire up my broadband adapter and web browser and give it a try!My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Intro and History01:48 - Setting Up Broadband Adapter04:53 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot06:00 - Trying The Dreamcast Web Browser13:08 - Classic Websites17:02 - Trying Dreamcast SitesSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Sega Dreamcast UK advert - youtu.be/kT1Tbc_PD2kSega Dreamcast "It's Thinking" Ad Campaign - 1999-2000 - youtu.be/vlKZNKWEzoI#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Sega
ODDWARE: ReelMagic - The 1995 Full Motion Video Experience Dan Wood 2022-05-01 | Get NordVPN’s 2 year plan + 1 extra month for free here: nordvpn.com/danwood It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money back guarantee!The FMV craze of the early 1990s came to your PC with MPEG decoder cards, I check out one of the earliest - The ReelMagic MPEG Card and a few of the handful of games that were released for it.ReelMagic DOS Box Fork: github.com/jrdennisoss/dosboxrmMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - The Early 90s FMV Craze02:50 - Introduction of MPEG03:47 - Sigma Designs RealMagic Card05:50 - Installing The RealMagic Card06:50 - NordVPN Sponsor Segment08:22 - ReelMagic MPEG Set Up09:00 - ReelMagic Demo Disc09:27 - MPEG VideoCDs10:27 - Return To Zork11:37 - Dragon's Lair12:36 - Flash Traffic: City of Angels13:30 - Man Enough13:55 - Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars14:13 - Conclusion15:54 - New FMV GamesSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Commodore 64 Advert: youtu.be/quJ6wk3knecBad Influence! Series 2 Episode 5: youtu.be/iel90p39pxQSigma Designs ReelMagic Adverts: archive.org/details/sigma-design-driversReelMagic Adverts: twitter.com/dosnostalgic/status/1483908757365088259#retrogaming #fmv #oddware
Amiga A500 Mini Full Review - Every Game, Demos & Workbench Dan Wood 2022-03-23 | Piepacker is the new FREE social gaming platform for retro lovers to enjoy easy and accessible online multiplayer retro games, please use my link to support my channel: bit.ly/3hNaGk3The Amiga FINALLY gets the mini console treatment. I give it a full workout, unboxing, set-up, testing every included game, how to load your own games onto it and then some thing it wasn't designed for. How well can it run demos and Amiga Workbench?!The A500 mini: https://retrogames.biz/products/thea500-mini/My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Intro2:43 - Unboxing A500 Mini7:33 - New Tank Mouse Comparison8:59 - A500 Mini Controller10:17 - First Power On10:37 - PiePacker Sponsor Slot12:14 - A500 Mini User Interface & Games Launcher14:17 - Every Included Game on the A500 Mini Reviewed26:49 - Adding Your Own Games Via USB Stick28:25 - Advanced Settings & Controller Remapping23:42 - Amiga Scene Demos32:54 - Running Amiga Workbench & Applications34:51 - Final Thoughts and Should You Buy?Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition Features Trailer: youtu.be/62bI0zItF6gSuper Nintendo Entertainment System™: Super NES Classic Edition Features Trailer: youtu.be/nN8ZnDghWAYThe C64 Mini 2018 Trailer: youtu.be/tmkKFwIvMCQ#A500Mini #AmigaMini #Amiga #RetroGaming
Turn an Old PC Into a High-End Amiga with AmiKit X Dan Wood 2022-03-09 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/danwood09211AmiKit X is a highly configured environment that runs on top of the classic AmigaOS and brings a high-end Amiga experience to your PC, Mac or Raspberry Pi. I test it out on a old PC and the Raspberry Pi 400.AmiKit website: https://www.amikit.amiga.sk/Get Amiga OS and Kickstart ROMS: https://www.amikit.amiga.sk/getamigaosMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬00:00 - Introduction to AmiKit03:05 - Installing on Windows05:06 - AmiKit X Tour08:30 - Rabbit Hole10:10 - AmiKit X Config14:19 - Audio Applications15:05 - Internet Applications18:36 - Games and Demos19:40 - Skillshare Sponsor Spot20:55 - Amikit X on Raspberry Pi 400Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):THEA500 Mini (English): youtu.be/yKUgEOpr4QsNEW Raspberry Pi 400: a computer in a keyboard: youtu.be/ZSvHJ97d8n8AmiKit X (trailer#1): youtu.be/ofR22PgAqM8#Retro #Amiga #RaspberryPi #RetroComputing #RetroGaming
Sinclair QL - Was It Really THAT Bad? Dan Wood 2022-01-31 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/danwood06211The Sinclair QL is often regarded as one of the worst computers of the 1980s and a system that couldn't find a market, but was it actually underrated? I take a look!- Mentioned in the video - Nigel Searle Interview: theretrohour.com/sinclair-inside-story-nigel-searle-ep256QL vDrive: vdrivezx.com/vdriveqlQL Games: http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gamesBandersnatch QL: qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2033The Distribution: http://sinclairql.net/repository.htmlMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Sinclair QL History3:55 - QL Unboxing7:20 - Documentation7:48 - Microdrives8:30 - vDrive SD Card Solution8:45 - Sinclair QL Hardware Tour11:05 - Skillshare Sponsor Message12:25 - Sinclair QL Power On & Test14:18 - vDrive SD Card Setup & Load19:15 - Sinclair QL Demos & Games21:03 - Secrets of The Sinclair QLSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Sir Clive Sinclair | 4 Computer Buffs | Retro Computers | 1985: youtu.be/OXFGwfbfBK0Sinclair C5 (original TV advert): youtu.be/0EQetm_qWDgSinclair QL Vintage computer Advert (VHS Capture): youtu.be/as6hSAqJ_g4Sinclair QL Launch Press Conference: youtu.be/OGJHgHHQHZERick Dickison QL & Beyond: flickr.com/photos/9574086@N02/sets/72157600854938578Micro Men - 720p (2009): youtu.be/XXBxV6-zamMSinclair QL Presentation: youtu.be/Xss0bsf9N7cCommercial Breaks - The Battle For Santa's Software: youtu.be/ChmQBK_EaUQ#RetroGaming #Sinclair #RetroComputing #SinclairQL
Playing The Ouya In 2022 - New Updates Dan Wood 2022-01-17 | Check out my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! The Ouya is often regarded as one of the biggest failures in recent gaming history, and the console and servers were discontinued several years ago, but there is a strong fan community who have brought the Ouya back to life!My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro0:22 - PCBWay Sponsor Message0:47 - History of The Ouya & Mistakes05:38 - Power On & Test08:15 - Reviving The Ouya10:00 - Testing The New Servers11:30 - Community & ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):OUYA - Official OUYA Kickstarter Video: youtu.be/U39L4mEyIRcOUYA - Developer Console Unboxing: youtu.be/psCoR4zmIpEOUYA - TowerFall Ascension Launch Trailer: youtu.be/zbL4U_OGtFQOUYA PRESENTS: PINBALL ARCADE: youtu.be/sYaSK_dVjsEOUYA - Party Golf Trailer: youtu.be/Z4-WmasWHCAOUYA - Amazing Frog - Update Version 1.3 Trailer: youtu.be/lY6WEe6ZlDA#Ouya #RetroGaming #Gaming
Amiga CD32 Connects To The Internet - ESP8266 Dan Wood 2021-12-19 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/danwood12211The Amiga CD32 console is the one classic Amiga I have never been able to get on-line. But using a small, inexpensive Wifi module it is now possible to connect the CD32 to the Internet using a TerribleFire expansion card. I install the card, and test out the CD32 online!Adventures in Amiga Land guide: amigadventures.tumblr.com/post/615778699969757184/getting-the-amiga-cd32-onlineExxos Forum full thread: exxoshost.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=2103Roadshow: amigashop.org/product_info.php?products_id=200IBrowse: ibrowse-dev.netDCTelnet: aminet.net/comm/tcp/DCTelnet_16.lhaAMirc: amirc.orgMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Connecting Old Machines4:01 - The Hardware5:32 - Setting Up6:33 - The Software10:40 - Skillshare Sponsor11:49 - Set Up CD3212:40 - Going Online#RetroGaming #RetroGames #Amiga
Microsoft Encarta Retrospective Dan Wood 2021-11-28 | Black Friday Weekend Deal! Go to nordvpn.com/danwood to get 73% off a two year plan plus one additional month free, only £2.34 per month!Microsoft Encarta was a digital multimedia encyclopedia published by Microsoft from 1993 to 2009. Originally sold on CD-ROM or DVD, it was also available on the World Wide Web via an annual subscription. I take a look back at some of the notable releases of Encarta.My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Multimedia CD-ROM titles3:35 - Microsoft Encarta 199413:57 - NordVPN Sponsor Spot15:41 - Microsoft Encarta 199520:47 - Microsoft Encarta Deluxe 200125:00 - Microsoft Encarta Student 2009Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):1992 Encyclopedia Britannica Commercial: youtu.be/Hxwin9XFbnQThe Computer Chronicles - Buying a New Computer (1993): youtu.be/2EBaj3kJNGIThe Computer Chronicles - Consumer Electronics Show (1993): youtu.be/s2brw5xHkjsThe Computer Chronicles - Multimedia (1994): youtu.be/lCodEnJAQmk#RetroComputing #Retrogaming #Vintage
An Honest Chat About Retro Gaming - (feat LGR, Kim Justice and Modern Vintage Gamer) Dan Wood 2021-11-11 | Check out my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! For the 300th episode of my podcast The Retro Hour, we were joined for an in-depth chat about the future of retro gaming, the highs and lows of collecting and much more with Clint from LGR, Kim Justice and Dmitris from Modern Vintage Gamer - enjoy!Hear the podcast every Friday: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk#retrogaming #lgr #podcast
Deluxe Paint on Amiga - A Retrospective Dan Wood 2021-10-30 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/danwood10211Deluxe Paint is a bitmap graphics editor series created by Dan Silva for Electronic Arts, which became the standard for pixel graphics in video games in the 80s and 90s. I take a brief look through it's history and different versions.Amiga Art Contest: amigaartwork.comPixel Vixen in Japan: youtube.com/channel/UCKwTjfQcMvAE6SiU4GzrVGQMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Early History of DPaint 1:46 - DPaint 12:51 - King Tut5:02 - Skillshare Sponsor Slot6:05 - DPaint II6:46 - DPaint on other systems7:41 - DPaint III with animation8:41 - DPaint IV 9:17 - DPaint IV AGA & DPaint VSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):Dan Silva - Deluxe Paint III: youtu.be/WjIQO1MjV2wProfesional Techniques for Deluxe Paint III: youtu.be/RO7JURHm_jkDeluxe Paint IV - Video Guide (Amiga Tutorial Video): youtu.be/973fiFaSXqwJunior Senior - Move Your Feet: youtu.be/SPlQpGeTbIE#RetroComputing #Retro #Amiga
ArcaOS: Using Modern OS/2 - Install and Review Dan Wood 2021-09-18 | Get 2 months of Readly for FREE then just £7.99 a month after the 2 months has ended. This can be canceled any time, please use my link readly.me/danwood - Thanks to Readly for sponsoring this video. OS/2 was an operating system that was once expected to change the world, and had a real shot of being the standard operating system for PCs. ArcaOS is a new, OS/2 based operating system, designed to run on modern PCs - I give it a try!ArcaOS: arcanoae.comRexx: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RexxOS/2 World: os2world.com/cmsMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro & Brief OS/2 & ArcaOS History 3:54 - ArcaOS Install7:12 - Readly Sponsor Message9:14 - ArcaOS Tour27:40 - Running Windows 16-Bit Programs30:50 - Running MS-DOS Games32:00 - Running legacy OS/2 Software32:32 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):The Computer Chronicles - OS/2 (1993): youtu.be/1YcGX5F9ZZAThe Computer Chronicles - OS/2 Warp (1994): youtu.be/mmxabyk0S2M#RetroGaming #RetroComputers #ArcaOS
Amiga 3000 - The Best Amiga Ever? Dan Wood 2021-08-23 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/danwood08211The Amiga 3000 is often regarded as the best model of the classic Commodore Amiga machines ever. But why does it have that reputation and is it deserved?My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Amiga 3000 Changes4:16 - Amiga Workbench 1.4 Beta6:38 - Amiga Workbench 2.07:49 - Skillshare Sponsor Message8:56 - Amiga 3000 Hardware Overview16:15 - Amiga 3000 SoftwareSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):The Amiga 500 promo video (1987): youtu.be/DaRkacQ-YMgAmiga 3000 poster: amigaposters.github.io#RetroGaming #RetroComputers #Amiga
Windows XP in 2021 - 20 Years Later Dan Wood 2021-07-31 | Win your Ultimate Work From Home Setup by entering Fasthosts’ Techie Test here: fasthosts.co.uk/danwoodWindows XP celebrates its 20th birthday this year! It remains one of the most loved and fondly remembered versions of Windows. I take a nostalgic look back at Windows XP and find out how useful it is in 2021.My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Fasthosts Sponsor Intro0:42 - Windows XP Launch and History3:47 - Windows XP Tour8:10 - Fasthosts Sponsor Competition9:38 - Using Windows XP Today14:17 - ConclusionSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):BBC News 24 Coverage of Windows XP Launch 26th October 2001: youtu.be/6bppQM2LzZ0Professional Developers Conference 2001 And Windows XP Launch Event - 25.01.2001: youtu.be/2KgOgjdY830Windows XP Features & Upgrade Computer Chronicles (2002): youtu.be/Y63WQ_osuw8#WindowsXP #2000s #Throwback
The Internet As It Was in 2001 - Old Websites Dan Wood 2021-07-23 | Play World of Tanks here: tanks.ly/3kskT80 and use the code GIJOE21 to activate an in-game mission to receive free GI Joe emblems to decorate your tanks and also get:7 Days Premium Account500k creditsPremium Tank T14 (Tier 5)Thank you World of Tanks for sponsoring this video.Let's take a trip back in time 20 years and see how some of our favourite websites looked in 2001, and how to experience it on your vintage PC. http://theoldnet.com is a project to take you back to those early days of the WWW. Pulling in results from the Wayback Machine, this new website strips away all of the modern scripting language that archive.org usually insert, meaning you can browse the 90's Internet again on your retro machine!theoldnetagain: http://theoldnet.comMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk#retrocomputing #retrogaming #90s #Nostalgia▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro 0:43 - World of Tanks Sponsor Message1:59 - The Old Net and Proxy Setup6:00 - 2001 Websites
Q&A: Answering Your Questions & Watching Amiga Demos Dan Wood 2021-07-20 | Visit my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! My channel recently hit 60K subscribers! To say thanks to my wonderful audience, this video is all about YOU. Let's kick back and watch some old-skool Amiga demos and answer some questions you have sent me.▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro & Thank You1:32 - PCBWay Sponsor Message2:05 - Answering Your QuestionsMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):Microcosm - Amiga Game Intro (CD32): youtu.be/bcotsaqzGDkBart Versus the Space Mutants Intro - Amiga: youtu.be/6cYJwm43dJA#RetroGaming #RetroComputers #DemoScene
Acorn Archimedes RISC OS on Raspberry Pi 400 Dan Wood 2021-07-12 | Sponsored: Please use my special link to start your free 7-day trial with Blinkist and get 25% off a premium membership: blinkist.com/danwoodRisc OS was the first ever operating system designed for the ARM chipset. Today it lives on as an open source project. I test out the brilliant RiscOS Direct distribution that comes with a load of pre-installed software, all ready to run.Risc OS Direct: riscosdev.com/directWifi Sheep channel: youtu.be/ecy0IXZt8BEMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):BBC Micro Live S01E01 (5th October 1984): youtu.be/VhhFuiEQlFoAcorn Computer Advert from 1991: youtu.be/Cbc8TWNlBUkWelcome to the Learning Curve - Acorn BBC Archimedes Computer 1990: youtu.be/VVnXFJODlOUThe Home Computer Minefield : youtu.be/6PfC0xhDP74#RetroGaming #RetroGames #RetroComputing
Using Windows Longhorn (Unreleased Windows Version) in 2021 Dan Wood 2021-05-29 | The first 200 people to sign up with Brilliant using my link will get 20% off your annual subscription: brilliant.org/DanWoodWindows Longhorn was the pre-release codename for what eventually became Windows Vista, but the final product ended up being very different after a total development reset in 2004. I take a look back at some of the pre-reset builds of Windows Longhorn and find out how well they run in 2021.Thanks to Gareth Williams for supplying me with the PC used in this video.▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro & Project Overview3:47 - Build 3683 Overview on Real Hardware10:18 - Brilliant Sponsor Message11:53 - Build 4074 VirtualBox Install14:20 - Windows Longhorn 4074 Demo20:25 - Running 3rd Party Software22:01 - ConclusionMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSoftware sources:Sigma OS 3.0: archive.org/details/sigma-os-3.0-m-6Windows Longhorn beta archive: winworldpc.com/product/windows-longhorn-vis/pre-resetSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):Longhorn Concept "WinUI Prototype": youtu.be/I7FnBHrJSaoLonghorn Concept "we're just getting started"/"Aero feel concept": youtu.be/MBBlaO1RH68
The NEW Atari VCS: The Ultimate Retro Gaming Console? Dan Wood 2021-05-18 | The first 200 people to sign up with Brilliant using my link will get 20% off your annual subscription: brilliant.org/DanWoodThe new Atari VCS is a retro legend reimagined, bringing modern hardware specs to the classic look of the Atari 2600. This PC/console hybrid is set to go on general release very soon, but how well does it perform for retro gaming, modern games and emulation? Let's have a look!Atari VCS: atarivcs.comThanks to Paul Keward for supplying me with this console for review.▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro & Project Overview2:21 - Brilliant Sponsor Message4:01 - Console Unboxing6:34 - Controller Unboxing9:00 - Atari VCS Console Inspection11:35 - Console Set-Up & Install15:11 - Atari VCS Dashboard & Games23:18 - PC Mode26:24 - 4K Video Test27:13 - ConclusionMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):Atari Adverts UK. Atari 2600 and 8-bit Family Computers: youtu.be/p5Kaq72L-o0#AtariVCS #RetroGaming #Atari
PiStorm: Turbo Boost Amiga 500 With Raspberry Pi Dan Wood 2021-05-02 | Visit my sponsor PCBWay at pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! The PiStorm is an incredible new way to give your old Amiga a huge upgrade, with a CPU accelerator, 128mb of RAM, RTG support, virtual SCSI and lots more!PiStorm: github.com/captain-amygdala/pistormPiStorm setup commands: github.com/captain-amygdala/pistorm#simple-quickstartPiSCSI setup: github.com/captain-amygdala/pistorm/tree/main/platforms/amiga/piscsiRTG setup: github.com/captain-amygdala/pistorm/tree/main/platforms/amiga/rtgDiscord group: discord.com/invite/j6rPtzxaNW▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro & Project Overview3:04 - PCBWay Sponsor Message3:40 - Hardware Install6:58 - PiStorm Software Setup9:24 - SysInfo12:05 - Raspberry Pi Config14:12 - Copy HDF Files18:12 - Floppy Disk Bug21:05 - RTG Install23:25 - Raspberry Pi 3A and Auto Boot25:22 - Benchmarks & ConclusionMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk#Amiga #PiStorm #RaspberryPi
ReactOS: Can It Replace Windows?! Dan Wood 2021-04-09 | Get a HUGE 70% off the price of TotalAV including the VPN service by using my exclusive offer: totalav.com/danwood - Please support the channel by supporting our sponsors.ReactOS is a free open source operating system that aims to be a drop-in replacement for Windows, and allows you to run Windows applications. I give it a test-drive in this video and see how well it performs.ReactOS website: reactos.org▬ Contents of this video ▬0:00 - Intro & News2:52 - TotalAV Sponsor Offer4:30 - Download & Install12:20 - First Boot20:17 - Included Programs & Windows clones22:30 - Third Party Software32:26 - ConclusionMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk#retrogaming #reactos #windows
Commodore Amiga A590 - 1991 Hard Disk Dan Wood 2021-03-31 | The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/danwood02211Owning a hard disk for my Amiga 500 was a pipe dream when I was a kid, but 30 years later I finally have my hands on an A590 hard disk for the Amiga 500, let's give it a try! My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukResources mentioned in this video:Amiga Addict: amiga-addict.comJST: https://jotd.pagesperso-orange.fr/amiga.htmlSCSI to SD: https://amigakit.amiga.store/product_info.php?products_id=1264Sources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):Commodore Amiga 600 Commercial: youtu.be/VxZx0yrGJSUAmiga Format Presents... The Guide To A1200 Hard Drives: youtu.be/3lqNJMMH5sUAmiga Shopper Hard Drives: archive.org/details/amigashopper-magazine-12/page/n17/mode/2up#RetroComputing #RetroGaming #Nostalgia
Installing Windows 98 on a Raspberry Pi Dan Wood 2021-02-23 | The first 200 people to sign up with Brilliant using my link will get 20% off your annual subscription: brilliant.org/DanWoodThe Raspberry Pi 400 is a fantastic emulation platform, but how well can the Raspberry Pi emulate Windows 98? I walk you through installing Windows 98 on the Raspberry Pi 400, and install some classic games and software.Resources:WinWorld: winworldpc.com/library/operating-systems MagPi Github: github.com/themagpimag/magpi-issue96MagPi Windows 98 drivers: magpi.cc/w98driversMagPi full Windows 98 guide:magpi.raspberrypi.org/articles/run-windows-98-on-raspberry-pi-with-dosbox-xDaniel Řepka's guide: drive.google.com/file/d/1JVKfH68MtrFuZ7zIjy14h7vAaBJzswvm/viewCommands:sudo apt install automake libncurses-dev nasm libsdl-net1.2-dev libpcap-dev libfluidsynth-dev ffmpeg libavdevice58 libavformat-* libswscale-* libavcodec-*git clone github.com/joncampbell123/dosbox-x.gitcd dosbox-x./buildsudo make installdosbox-ximgmake win98hd.img -t hd_2gig -nofsdosbox-x -conf win98_install.confdosbox-x -conf win98.confSources used in this video (with permission or under fair use):NEW Raspberry Pi 400: a computer in a keyboard: youtu.be/ZSvHJ97d8n8The Computer Chronicles - Windows 98 (1998): youtu.be/N3s0_yf2mS4 #RetroComputing #RaspberryPi #Windows98
Using Haiku OS as a Daily Driver?! (Modern BeOS) Dan Wood 2021-02-03 | The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/danwood01201Haiku is the spiritual successor to the legendary BeOS platform. It is free and open source, but can I use Haiki as a daily driver in 2021? Let's put it to the test!Haiku: haiku-os.orgMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):The Computer Chronicles - New PCs (1996): youtu.be/cElVxDoCEsIBeOS demo: youtu.be/BsVydyC8ZGQ#HaikuOS #OperatingSystems #Retro
10 Classic Operating Systems You Can Run in Your Web Browser Dan Wood 2021-01-22 | PCBWay your faithful One-Stop PCB Prototype Partner: pcbway.com - Please support the channel by supporting our sponsors.Using classic Operating Systems can be very nostalgic and great fun, but setting them up on original hardware or emulation can be a huge hassle. I explore 10 classic operating systems you can run directly in your web browser with no setup required!My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukOperating System Links:Amiga Workbench Simulator: https://taws.ch/WB.htmlWindows 3.1: classicreload.com/win3x-windows-31.htmlWindows 3.1 with CD-ROM: pcjs.org/blog/2019/05/31Macintosh System 7: archive.org/details/mac_MacOS_7.0.1_compilationWindows 95: pcjs.org/blog/2015/09/21OS/2: pcjs.org/blog/2015/12/27Windows 93: http://www.windows93.netAtari ST: https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/atari-st/Windows 1.0: pcjs.org/software/pcx86/sys/windows/1.01EmuOS: emupedia.net/beta/emuos#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Nostalgia
The Top 10 Best Retro Christmas Video Games Dan Wood 2020-12-23 | The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/danwood12201 This video was sponsored by Skillshare, please support the channel by supporting the sponsors. It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join me as we look back on 10 of the best retro Christmas themed video games to get you feeling all festive. Merry Christmas!My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk#RetroGaming #ChristmasGames #VideoGames
Windows ME: The WORST Version of Windows Ever?! Dan Wood 2020-11-26 | Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS: clcr.me/mwmoRi ✅ ANDROID: clcr.me/Atl8kg ✅ PC: clcr.me/bq0M9b and get a special starter pack 💥 Available only for the next 30 daysWindows ME has often been called the worst version of Windows ever released (although Vista beat it in my recent Worst OSes video). I have a closer look at Windows ME and install it on an early 2000's eMachines PC, try out some programs and see how bad, or good, it really is!Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):USA: MICROSOFT LAUNCH LATEST WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM: youtu.be/XmEuOBa9tgsThe Computer Chronicles - Digital Home Movies (1999): youtu.be/Mjwxh1UyrYUWindows ME Video - Bundled with Windows ME
Raspberry Pi 400: The ULTIMATE Amiga Emulation Machine? (Tutorial) Dan Wood 2020-11-23 | Claim your 1 month FREE of Readly - unlimited access to thousands of your favourite magazines: gb.readly.com/2020-danwoodHow to play Amiga games on the Raspberry Pi 400. The Pi 400 is a great retro-inspired all-in-one machine, I take a look at how to emulate the Commodore Amiga and the ultimate setup for this machine.Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):PC World 1996 Advert: youtu.be/kgkmniA46fEEben Upton - Show and Tell - Amiga 600 and the Raspberry Pi: youtu.be/argxsReuWHwNEW Raspberry Pi 400: a computer in a keyboard: youtu.be/ZSvHJ97d8n8#RaspberryPi400 #RaspberryPi #RetroGaming
Acorn Archimedes A3010: Was It Better Than The Amiga? Dan Wood 2020-11-06 | The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/danwood10201 The Acorn Archimedes was a staple in the classroom in the early 90s in British schools, but was this original ARM based machine an underrated gaming platform that can outperform the Commodore Amiga? Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):BBC Micro Live S01E01 (5th October 1984): youtu.be/VhhFuiEQlFoMicro Men: youtu.be/XXBxV6-zamMAcorn Computer Advert from 1991: youtu.be/Cbc8TWNlBUkWelcome to the Learning Curve - Acorn BBC Archimedes Computer 1990: youtu.be/VVnXFJODlOUThe Home Computer Minefield : youtu.be/6PfC0xhDP74#RetroGaming #RetroGames #RetroComputing
The Top 10 Worst Operating Systems of All Time Dan Wood 2020-10-22 | Win your Ultimate Tech Bundle by entering Fasthosts’ Techie Test here: fasthosts.co.uk/danwood (Competition is now closed)We recently looked at the Top 10 Best Operating Systems ever made, now it's time to look at the ones that we never want to use again. The Top 10 WORST Operating Systems of all time. Thanks to everyone who voted on the polls.Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use or with permission):Lindows on Screen Savers: archive.org/details/g4tv.com-video22712Microsoft Windows 8 Commercial: youtu.be/UZF9cZJUl7kWindows 8.1 Preview Commercial: youtu.be/ERPcJ1FiexcRevolution OS: youtu.be/jw8K460vx1cMac OS 8 (code name Copland) Demos: youtu.be/bXfsAYUjvmsComputer Chronicles - Mac Clones and New O/S: archive.org/details/MacClone95Sun JavaStation by Cameron Gray: youtu.be/yxV_pR1ZsXMWindows ME Launch: youtu.be/XmEuOBa9tgsWindows ME Video - Bundled with Windows MEWindows Vista Commercial - The "Wow" starts now.: youtu.be/sBbqGmY9FIIMicrosoft Windows Vista Commercial: youtu.be/WWHwPKAIe5IThe Mojave Experiment: youtu.be/bsStHxtVr_w#OperatingSystems #Windows #Mac
The Xbox 360 HD-DVD Disaster - Oddware Dan Wood 2020-09-27 | The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/danwood09201 (Please use to support the channel!).HD-DVD was the failed rival to Blu-ray which was only on the market for 2 years. Microsoft released an external HD-DVD drive for the Xbox 360 console in 2006. We get the Xbox HD-DVD experience, and try using the drive on the Xbox One and find a use for it in 2020! Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk
Top 10 Best Operating Systems of All Time Dan Wood 2020-09-14 | Nord VPN Offer: 68% off the two-year plan (just $3.71 per month) with an additional month added and a 30-day money back guarantee: nordvpn.com/danwood use Promo code: danwood See more from NordVPN: youtube.com/nordvpnWhat are the best personal computer operating systems ever released? Join me as I count down my personal top ten operating systems of all time! WARNING: You WILL disagree!My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use):Computer Chronicles - Commodore 64: youtu.be/hx2xb_lD92gComputer Chronicles - Operating Systems: youtu.be/V5S8kFvXpo4Computer Chronicles: Gary Kildall Special: youtu.be/HMvrxOoeicMBeOS Demo Video: youtu.be/BsVydyC8ZGQComputer Chronicles - New PCs: youtu.be/cElVxDoCEsIMS-DOS 5 Promotional Video: youtu.be/NfpYrem94q0Pirates of Silicon Valley QDOS sceneComputer Chronicles - MS-DOS 6.2: youtu.be/Zd5Bqxa5GfwMicrosoft Windows 95 Video Guide: youtu.be/b71rpN1iJKAWindows 95 Commercial: youtu.be/Tw-GGT6900sWindows 95 Release NZ 1995: youtu.be/W9Jn3GIwgCMTriumph of the Nerds: youtu.be/WpdhFAKPsT4NeXTSTEP Release 3 Demo: youtu.be/j02b8Fuz73ASteve Jobs demoes NeXT's capacity in a TV report: youtu.be/J36lUowZn8ASteve Jobs brainstorms with the NeXT team: youtu.be/Udi0rk3jZYMRevolution OS: youtu.be/4vW62KqKJ5A#retrocomputing #operatingsystems #computing
How The Playstation Changed Gaming: PS1 25th Birthday Dan Wood 2020-09-02 | The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/danwood08201The Sony Playstation 1 celebrates its 25th anniversary in Europe and the USA this month. I share some nostalgic memories, and look back at why the PS1 completely shook up gaming and changed it into the industry we know today.Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukFull Interviews:Dizzy & Codemasters with The Oliver Twins - The Retro Hour Episode 22: theretrohour.com/the-retro-hour-episode-22-dizzy-codemasters-with-the-oliver-twinsTim Wright, Lemmings/Wipeout Music - The Retro Hour Episode 5: theretrohour.com/the-retro-hour-episode-5-tim-wright-lemmings-wipeout-musicMike Montgomery, The Bitmap Brothers - The Retro Hour Episode 7: theretrohour.com/the-retro-hour-episode-7-the-bitmap-brothers-mike-montgomeryNet Yaroze Collection: archive.org/details/NetYarozeCollection2014Sources used in this video (under fair use):PlayStation advert: S.A.P.S | 1995: youtu.be/HbwvnaNJVZ4Oliver Twins on Roustabout: youtu.be/F0JvTUPO0foThe Price Heard Around the World - "299": youtu.be/ExaAYIKsDBIGamesmaster - Gamesmaster Live Report: youtu.be/-_r1xx2vnes1998 - The Playstation Nightclubs in London: youtu.be/li5GWmh4ww0Bad Influence! Series 3 Episode 15: youtu.be/FiXYrw7zc20Bad Influence! Series 4 Episode 4: youtu.be/uNcg5MOzm0MPlayStation Classic | Reveal Trailer: youtu.be/YTYnNZRJscQZia and the goddesses of magic: youtu.be/pkXHKjXDqmwPSIO Installation and Review: youtu.be/u4_ic5tKdQ0#Playstation1 #PS125years #Retrogaming
10 Alternative Raspberry Pi Operating Systems Dan Wood 2020-07-16 | Offer: 70% off the three-year plan (just $3.49 per month) with an additional month added and a 30-day money back guarantee: nordvpn.com/danwood use Promo code: danwood Got a Raspberry Pi 3 or 4 and want to try something different than Raspberry Pi OS? I take a look at 10 alternative Operating Systems that you can use on your Raspberry Pi in 2020.My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukOperating Systems mentioned:Raspian XP: bit.ly/32qNeSTDownload link via Tech Horizon: bit.ly/2OCa2a9OpenMediaVault: sourceforge.net/projects/openmediavault/filesIchigoJam BASIC: ichigojam.github.io/RPiVolumio: volumio.orgAmiberry: blitterstudio.com/amiberryRiscOS: riscosopen.org/content/downloads/raspberry-piChromiumOS: github.com/FydeOS/chromium_os-raspberry_pi ChromiumOS Tutorial: iottechtrends.com/install-chromium-os-on-raspberry-piGenpi64: github.com/sakaki-/gentoo-on-rpi-64bitRetroPie: retropie.org.uk/downloadWindows 10 Raspberry Pi guide: https://rpi4-uefi.dev/win10-arm64-on-pi-4b/#raspberrypi #operatingsystems #computing
Warp 1260 Review - EXTREME Amiga 1200 Upgrades Dan Wood 2020-06-24 | The Warp 1260 is a new all-in-one super expansion for the Amiga 1200. With a 105mhz 68060 onboard, 256 DDR3 800mhz RAM, 32-bit RTG graphics, USB, Wifi, a 480 mhz ARM co-processor, Fast IDE and SD Card support, mp3 decoding and hardware Jpeg decoding - is this the ultimate Amiga 1200 expansion?!Warp 1260 website: http://amigawarp.eu/index.phpSupport the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use):Amiga Format Presents... The Guide To A1200 Hard Drives: youtu.be/3lqNJMMH5sUBad Influence! Series 2 Episode 8: youtu.be/0ceZZymrY88Bad Influence! Series 1 Episode 3: youtu.be/f7zdnx-9bQQRetro Grooves Vol 3: eoxstudios.bandcamp.com/album/retro-grooves-vol-3-2#retrogaming #retrocomputing #Amiga
10 Things We Miss About The 1990s Internet Dan Wood 2020-05-22 | Join me for a nostalgic look back at some of the magic of the early days on the Internet, how many do you remember?Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video (under fair use):Introducing iPhone 11 — Apple: youtu.be/H4p6njjPV_oThe Computer Chronicles - MIDI Music 2 (1992): youtu.be/lOvkuPzXmnIUrban Legend (1998) TriStar PicturesThe Trojan Room Coffee Pot on Look East: youtu.be/QB7qWQ9fn1kJennicam's Jenni on Letterman's Late Show: youtu.be/0AmIntaD5VEThe Kids' Guide to the Internet: youtu.be/A81IwlDeV6cWhat is the Internet? | Retro 1990s internet history: youtu.be/IqUE6OL9s4YBBC Two's "The Net," Episode 1: youtu.be/qAypvLN-6ukBBC Two's "The Net," Episode 2: youtu.be/fPZZcESjZUE#90s #internet #retro
Action Replay Cartridge for Amiga 500 (Oddware) Dan Wood 2020-04-15 | The first 500 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/danwood3The Action Replay was a 'freezer' cartridge, available for many retro systems. I take a look at the Action Replay MK3 for the Amiga 500 and explore some of its useful features.Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video:Games Master - Series 2 - Episode 2: youtu.be/U30XTvHv7MMHRTMon: http://aminet.net/package/dev/debug/HRTmonHTTMon for WHDLoad: http://whdload.de/docs/en/freezer.htmlThrill Kill 1.05: http://janeway.exotica.org.uk/release.php?id=27764Level 7 Interrupt: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=33965#retrogaming #retrogames #oddware
Windows 95 in 2020 - 25 Years Later Dan Wood 2020-03-18 | The first 500 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/danwood2Windows 95 celebrates its 25th birthday this year! It was an operating system that really changed the world. I take a nostalgic look back at Windows 95 and find out how useful it is in 2020.Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video:Bill Gates - The Internet Tidal Wave memo: justice.gov/sites/default/files/atr/legacy/2006/03/03/20.pdfMicrosoft Windows 95 Video Guide: youtu.be/b71rpN1iJKAWindows 95 Commercial: youtu.be/Tw-GGT6900sThe Computer Chronicles - Windows 95 (1995): youtu.be/ZBbvmORcgSoWindows 95 Release NZ 1995: youtu.be/W9Jn3GIwgCM#windows95 #90s #throwback
The ULTIMATE Amiga Retro Gaming Setup - CD32 & TF330 Expansion Dan Wood 2020-03-08 | The Amiga CD32 console doesn't seem to get much love these days, but in this video I transform it into my ultimate gaming setup with the help of the fantastic TerribleFire 330 accelerator and expansion.TerribleFire Youtube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCu4uiUtALy1ILAxNh7TGsmQSupport the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/danwoodukMy retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_ukMy Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwoodukSources used in this video:Bad Influence! Series 2 Episode 4: youtu.be/gGD4OAXTCfATF Live - First Look at the TF328 - Open Source CD32 Card: youtu.be/_PcPMFq9mF0PlayStation advert: S.A.P.S | 1995: youtu.be/HbwvnaNJVZ4
