Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Introducing some fun Christmas-themed software goodies for your vintage Macs.
💾 *DOWNLOADS*
• Holiday Lights (I used v5.2): macintoshgarden.org/apps/holiday-lights
• Holiday Lemmings: macintoshgarden.org/games/holiday-lemmings
• Spaceward Ho! (get v4 and update to v4.0.5): macintoshgarden.org/games/spaceward-ho
• Basilisk II (emulator): emaculation.com/doku.php/basilisk_ii
Have fun!
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#Christmas #Games #HolidayLights #JDW1
Introducing some fun Christmas-themed software goodies for your vintage Macs.
💾 *DOWNLOADS*
• Holiday Lights (I used v5.2): macintoshgarden.org/apps/holiday-lights
• Holiday Lemmings: macintoshgarden.org/games/holiday-lemmings
• Spaceward Ho! (get v4 and update to v4.0.5): macintoshgarden.org/games/spaceward-ho
• Basilisk II (emulator): emaculation.com/doku.php/basilisk_ii
Have fun!
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![Apple Space Gray Magic Keyboard with Keypad [REVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xfgmt9eQyF4/mqdefault.jpg "Apple Space Gray Magic Keyboard with Keypad [REVIEW]
Review of the Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (A1843) and why it replaced my Matias aluminum space gray wireless keyboard.
• Buy US English Keyboard shown in my video from Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2vyF2ld
• Buy from Apple Japan: https://apple.co/2vBLZ52
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⚡ Charging Cable is USB-A. There is no USB-C adapter in the box.
🎬 My MATIAS KEYBOARD Review (July 2017):
https://youtu.be/pB8VGfqIKvU
👉 Nov.2, 2019 UPDATE: After a week of use, I can say two things. (1) The keys are a very smooth matte finish, so finger oil shows up rather clearly, and that may be an issue for some. Had the keys been a more textured plastic surface, this would be a none-issue, I think. (2) I still used the old wired Apple Extended keyboard (white keys, aluminum body) at the office, and the key travel is at least twice that of the Space Gray Magic Keyboard. I like the older keyboard better because I like more key travel. In the end though, the Space Gray Magic Keyboard is still vastly better than the Matias.
🎛️ Audio Control via Function Keys, even with External Display:
https://rogueamoeba.com/soundsource/
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![My FCPX 10.4.9 Workflow & Gear [GH5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yrnOVp7mXrs/mqdefault.jpg "My FCPX 10.4.9 Workflow & Gear [GH5]
I show my computer, SSD, audio recorder, camera kit and FCPX workflow to demonstrate how I make YouTube videos.
🔎 INDEX
0:00 Intro
1:04 15 MacBook Pro
3:05 SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
5:17 Panasonic Image App
6:33 SONY PCM-D100 Recorder & LAV Mic
10:15 Cameras & Lenses
16:08 FCPX Workflow
53:41 Closing Thoughts
🤦🙏🙇♂️ I wish to express my most sincere and humble thanks to Torbar at the 68kMLA Forums very kindly pointed out a problem in my video shortly after made it Public. He moved with lightning speed to private message me about the problem spot, allowing me a chance to set my video to Private while I addressed the problem. He also very kindly suggested the YouTube Editor for that portion of the video, which I used for the first time today to resolve it. The YT Editor works but the video must be rendered a second time, which takes almost 24 hours. I suppose its faster than editing in FCPX, writing out a copy, uploading and then waiting for YT to render, but the YT Editor isnt very precise. It does work in a pinch though and allows you to retain Likes and Views which would otherwise be lost by uploading a new, edited video. Anyway, thank you, Torbar, for your gracious help!!
🛒 THINGS TO BUY:
• SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB: https://amzn.to/31Ybtax
• SanDisk Ext. Portable PRO 2TB: https://amzn.to/33NcL9m
• Sony PCM-D100 Audio Recorder (USED): https://amzn.to/3h0Yw49
• Sony PCM-D100 Audio Recorder (NEW): https://bhpho.to/2Z9EH4k
• Purple Panda LAV Mic: https://amzn.to/32X0FJb
• Panasonic GH5 Camera: https://amzn.to/3h3AuFD
• Olympus 12-100mm F4 Lens: https://amzn.to/2Z7xodJ
• Olympus 40-150mm F2.8 Lens: https://amzn.to/2DzJDbm
• Panasonic 20mm F1.7 Lens: https://amzn.to/3chLjmL
• Giottos Rocket Blaster: https://amzn.to/3h0sWn6
• Apple FCPX: https://apple.co/3jJjYMO
• Apple Compressor: https://apple.co/322VF6r
• iZotope RX Elements: https://bit.ly/3bvPefj
• Circular White Balance Tool: https://bit.ly/333TWND
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS:
Alex4D Unsharp Mask: https://alex4d.com/free1
Panasonic Image App (iOS): https://apple.co/32XJCqi
Panasonic Image App (Android): https://bit.ly/3jRRuAo
YouTube Music Library: http://youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
🎥 VIDEOS I MENTIONED:
• 1.44MB Floppy Drive REPAIR: https://youtu.be/ia513LCN7jY
• iMac Video Card Bake: https://bit.ly/35aExxJ
• FCPX & HLG: https://bit.ly/3239Ng0
🗣 HELPFUL USER GROUPS:
• Panasonic GH5 & GH5S: https://bit.ly/3gYAiHG
• Final Cut Pro X User Group: https://bit.ly/2RcUoDP
🐞 Report FCPX BUGS here: https://apple.co/2R020ct
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![MacSD Product Review [SCSI to SD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zwz6qMC2ZE4/mqdefault.jpg "MacSD Product Review [SCSI to SD]
Like SSDs in modern computers, MacSD is a flash drive replacement for spinning platter SCSI hard drives in vintage Macs. Usage, benchmarks and brief comparisons with competing SCSI2SD products are presented.
🔍 INDEX
0:00 Intro
1:56 Key Features
3:40 Compatibility
4:32 Mounting Bracket
8:19 SCSI Termination
11:02 Disk Images
13:25 Composites
14:06 Configuration
19:53 File Fragmentation
22:14 Firmware Updates
26:07 Enhancing MacSD
28:54 General Usage
38:16 Benchmarking
49:02 Windows Support
49:37 Pricing & Purchase
51:32 Closing Thoughts
💳 BUY
Dont forget to watch the end of my video for a MacSD Discount Code!
• MacSD: https://bit.ly/3x9JUZl
• Multi-colored wire: https://amzn.to/3srYO9P
• RGB LEDs CLEAR (Common Cathode): https://amzn.to/2QvGPSF
• RGB LEDs FROSTED (Common Cathode): https://amzn.to/3ec7rAd
• Sony Tough 64GB V60 SD Card: https://amzn.to/2RKqfPE
• Kingston 32GB V90 SD Card & Reader!: https://amzn.to/2RAReNl
(Slower than the Sony V60 in MacSD.)
• Torx T15 with T-grip & 9 neck: https://amzn.to/3ceQqWk
• Torx T15 with 18 neck: https://amzn.to/2ScAskx
• FloppyEMU: https://www.bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu/
• Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x24 / 41x61cm): https://amzn.to/3bfAE9Z
• Wall socket Ground adapter for banana-jack Wrist Strap: https://amzn.to/2Yvq5ge
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
💾 SOFTWARE
• My Benchmark Results (ScreenShots & DSK image): https://bit.ly/2QQOMC4
(I added screenshots as well as new benchmarks to the DSK on April 24, 2021.)
• Bootable Drive Images: https://www.savagetaylor.com/downloads/downloads-macintosh/
• Mini vMac Blanks: https://bit.ly/3dxQRvK
• Mini vMac Download: https://bit.ly/3swZkU9
• Basilisk II Download: https://bit.ly/3aqOY1P
• SD Card Formatter (FAT32 MBR part 12, 0x0C): https://bit.ly/3gq6uHk
• Make B&W bitmaps from your photos: https://29a.ch/ditherlicious/
(Resolution of your submitted photos is key to a good result. Try 640x480 to start.)
📚 REFERENCE
• MacSD Manual, Firmware, etc.: http://macsd.com
• Mac Classic install: https://bit.ly/3xepui4
• MicroMac DiiMO 50MHz 68030 PDS Accelerator info (photo is wrong): https://bit.ly/3n8havI
• Photos of my boxed DiiMO kit: https://bit.ly/3xbD8m1
• Photos of my Daystar Turbo 040 PDS Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3vb5dYX
• Retro Guy Blog (Mac Plus Diode): https://bit.ly/2QFQ0A8
• Mac Plus Schematic: https://bit.ly/2Qa6bWy
• Format SD as 0x0C using the Terminal: https://bit.ly/3go5Nhz
NOTE! Apples Disk Utility formats FAT32 MBR as part 11, 0x0B.
• To get crisp pixels in Basilisk II on a Retina Mac, install and find hidden file .basilisk_ii_prefs in your Home folder. CMD-Shft-. to show/hide hidden files. Edit prefs file in TextEdit to add scale_nearest true. LOCK prefs file to prevent your changes from being deleted. Use SwitchResX to change your 5K iMacs resolution to 1920x1080 (not HiDPI) to get the cleanest full screen results, or consider adding a second line to the prefs to Double the pixel size: scale_nearest true. More info here: https://bit.ly/3x8dBtL
🎬 My Sony Tough SD Card Review: https://youtu.be/73gZlctLe8g
🗣 Helpful Groups:
• 68kMLA: http://68kmla.org
• Apple Macintosh Enthusiasts: https://bit.ly/2QCtbgL
• Vintage Apple Macintosh Enthusiasts: https://bit.ly/2YgpDRb
• Vintage Macintosh Restoration & Preservation: https://bit.ly/2XKFzfK
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![SPIISD v2 by Keros Mac Mods [Part 1 of 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zyInduIstWk/mqdefault.jpg "SPIISD v2 by Keros Mac Mods [Part 1 of 2]
Watch me assemble Kay Kobas SPIISDv2 and show 2 enclosures I had printed at JLCPCB.Compatible with Apple II Plus, IIe, IIc, IIc Plus & IIgs.
Part II video: https://youtu.be/gRluyxiFoGM
🔎 *INDEX*
0:00 — Intro
1:04 — Requirements
2:14 — The Kit
3:17 — Pricing
6:41 — Kit Assembly
29:43 — Adapter Assembly
38:55 — First Test
39:34 — 3D-printed Cases
47:06 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 *KEROS MAC MODS*
_(When accessing Kays store, use Chrome or Firefox, not Safari)_
• SPIISDv2 kit: https://bit.ly/42FO5P1
• All Products on Keros Mac Mods: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1
• 1.54 LCD: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009104685556.html
🛒 *SOLDERING & CLEANING*
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3R5TRCk
• MG Chemicals Flux: https://amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
• Desoldering wick: https://amzn.to/4jbseUW
• Generic Solder 100g (60-40 Leaded Rosin Core 0.6mm, 2% flux): https://amzn.to/3FDRscn
or
• Kester Solder 454g (60-40 Leaded Rosin Core 0.8mm, 3.3% flux): https://amzn.to/3tLFwT9
• 2-spool Solder Holder: https://amzn.to/39hIMbt
• Hakko 599B Tip Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3RHy5o4
• Hakko Soldering Station (FX888DX): https://amzn.to/4kEttgq
• Hakko Fume Extractor: https://amzn.to/3MApWyb🛒 *TOOLS*
• Needle Nose Pliers: https://amzn.to/43U0WOc
• Helping Hands: https://amzn.to/4llkFfM
• 5x or 10x illuminated Magnifier: https://amzn.to/3YCySJ7
• Rubberized Vice: https://amzn.to/3x78yuX
• Vice & LED-lit 3x Magnifier & Rubberized Helping Hands: https://amzn.to/3xdAVHK
🛒 *OTHER STUFF*
• SD Cards I use for almost everything: Gigastone 16GB MLC V30: https://amzn.to/4jiEhiK
• ROM Xc (lets you use any of the 4 IIc ROMs): https://bit.ly/4a0Ia8U
• 3D Printing at JLPCB: https://jlc3dp.com/3d-printing-quote
• Rubber Feet for a 3D printed case: https://amzn.to/4jb34G0
• Gray 30cm/1 Ribbon Cable, 20-pin : https://amzn.to/3G9yP3y
• Rainbow 30cm/1 Ribbon Cable, 20-pin: https://amzn.to/4lC0daP
_NOTE: You can always buy a Ribbon cable from Kay, instead of Amazon._
• Drive Switcher from BMOW: https://bit.ly/3GbaD0P
(If you have one like I do, Kay recommends removing when using SPIISDs Adapter, but BMOW says you can just short the 2 dangling wires from the internal Drive Switcher board and then you use Kays Adapter with the SPIISDv2.)
• MacEffects BLACK Case & Keyboard: https://bit.ly/3CsStG2
• EYOYO 10 IPS Display: https://bit.ly/4gSm8ah
• KARATEKA T-shirt (mine is Navy): https://bit.ly/48Yx6ID
• Mac Motherboard Reloaded Services from CayMac: https://bit.ly/3YnMLgP
💾 *DOWLOADS*
• Javier Riveras CASE: https://bit.ly/3RTmzGQ
• Stephen Arsenaults CASE (DONT print the Lens at JLC): https://bit.ly/4ctHSIy
• Allen Williams CASE: https://bit.ly/4ie6Ddj
• Bruce Raynes CASE: coming in late Sept. 2025!
• Total Reply II: https://archive.org/details/TotalReplay2
📚 *REFERENCE*
• SPIISDv2 Assembly: https://tinyurl.com/3248728t
• SPIISDv2 Usage (& Case Photos): https://tinyurl.com/47ncys5x
• Video by @BigBadBench : https://www.youtube.com/live/Wj6tyfeDalo
• SmartPort protocol was designed for the UniDisk 3.5: https://tinyurl.com/mr29v2ea
📚 *VINTAGE SMARTPORT HARD DISKS*
• Chinook CT80c: https://tinyurl.com/5ftj79dz
• PROAPP: https://tinyurl.com/yyppd7fa
• Quark QC10: https://tinyurl.com/4656nbbx
• CIRTECH Uni-Mate (if you have a link, please email it to me!)
🙇♂️ *SPECIAL THANKS* to Kay Koba of Keros Mac Mods for answering my many questions and of course for making amazingly useful gadets like this! Thanks also to Stephen & Javier for feedback regarding their cases!
🙏 *THANK YOU, Paypal Supporters!* (since my last video)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (🥇TOP repeat supporter)
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