Apple’s Strange Rhapsody OS on a 1997 ThinkPad Action Retro 2024-10-17 | Apple’s Strange Rhapsody OS on a 1997 ThinkPad
This iMac is Rarer Than You Think Action Retro 2024-10-12 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Today we're upgrading (and potentially saving from internal doom) an iMac G5 iSight, one of the rarest Macs that no one ever talks about! It's one of the coolest machines ever... especially if one wants to run PowerPC Linux :)LINKS:------------------🍎 iMac G5 iFixit: ifixit.com/Device/iMac_G5🍎 Fienix Linux: fienixppc.blogspot.com(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#PowerPC #iMac #Macintosh
This eMac is Totally Fine... Action Retro 2024-10-05 | Get 30% off for Fanttik T1 Max Soldering Iron Kit with code RETROT1MAX and apply a coupon at amzn.to/4d3hjbXGet 40% off for Fanttik E1 Max Electric Screwdriver with code RETROE1MAX and apply a coupon at amzn.to/4d8O7R1Not a Prime member? Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days here: amzn.to/44iW81o#Fanttik Today we're saving Apple's oft-overlooked masterpiece, the eMac G4! But what horrors have the capacitor plague bestowed upon us?!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 eMac on iFixit: ifixit.com/Device/eMac🍎 Classicube: macintoshgarden.org/games/minecraft-152══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#PowerPC #eMac #Macintosh
Goodbye, TAM Action Retro 2024-09-28 | Try the Best Data Recovery Tool to Recover All Your Lost Files bit.ly/3Bma6qkToday we're saying goodbye to our G3-swapped Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh - most likely the only such TAM in existence. But they computer we're trading it for is something else...VIDEO LINKS:🍎 New Comm Slot II ethernet cards: https://androda.work/product/comm-slot-ii-10-100-ethernet-cards/══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#TAM #Macintosh #PowerPC
YOU Can Make Vintage Macintosh Games! Action Retro 2024-09-26 | Head to https://Fvrr.co/actionretro to check out the services available to you and use code ACTIONRETRO for 10% off your first order!Today we're going to install RealBasic on an old computer AND a new one... technically at the same time? Or the same install? Anyway, it's really easy and fun - and you can totally do this!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Download my silly game for free here: patreon.com/posts/would-you-like-112786072🍎 RealBasic at the Macintosh Garden: macintoshgarden.org/apps/realbasic-1x-2x-3x-4x-5x🍎 Greater starter HDA image from @RonsCompVids: macintoshgarden.org/apps/ultimate-system-71══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#RealBasic #Macintosh #Programming
The HP Touchpad was too pure for this world Action Retro 2024-09-21 | Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring today's video. Go to strms.net/hellofresh_actionretro2385, use my code RETROSEP10, and receive 10 free meals + free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply.Today we're fixing up the greatest tablet ever released - the 2011 HP TouchPad running webOS!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 webOS Archive: appcatalog.webosarchive.org🍎 Tedium article: tedium.co/2020/03/31/hp-touchpad-history══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#HP #TouchPad #WebOS
Haiku Beta 5 is OUT! Action Retro 2024-09-14 | Check out the Action Patreon! patreon.com/actionretroToday we're installing the brand new Beta 5 release of Haiku!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Haiku Beta 5: haiku-os.org/get-haiku/r1beta5/release-notes🍎 Haiku GUI guide: haiku-os.org/docs/userguide/en/gui.html══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Haiku #BeOS #OperatingSystem
The Mac Pro Void Linux Droid Action Retro 2024-09-07 | Check out the Bambu A1 printer I used here: bit.ly/3WiJ9e5Thank you Bambu for sponsoring today's video! Today we're finally fixing the biggest flaw with the 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro... it's hideous appearance. Oh, and we'll install Void Linux.LINKS:------------------🍎 Yeggi link: yeggi.com/q/mac+pro+2013+imperial+astromech(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#MacPro #Linux #bambu
The Worlds Most Extreme Quadra 700 Action Retro 2024-09-04 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Today we're building a PC in a one of 15 custom built Quadra 700-style mini ITX case. Every part of this case is a labor of love and work of art. LINKS:------------------🍎 Subreddit: old.reddit.com/r/sffsleeperpc(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Quadra #Macintosh #Linux
What Happened to Firefox OS? Action Retro 2024-08-31 | Check out the Action Patreon! patreon.com/actionretroToday we're installing a developer preview of Firefox OS onto a somewhat spicy Galaxy Tab 4!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Firefox OS on Internet Archive: archive.org/details/b2g-44.0a1.en-US.win32🍎 The Firefox Marketplace Dump: archive.org/details/Firefox_Marketplace_2018_03_Capture🍎 A great first-person history of FFOS: medium.com/@bfrancis/the-story-of-firefox-os-cb5bf796e8fb══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Firefox #Mobile #OS
LATEST Ubuntu on a 2012 iMac! (CPU Swap!) Action Retro 2024-08-28 | Click here sbird.co/3SCQeoE and use my code ACTION to get 55% OFF your first month at Scentbird. Currently only available in the US & CA.This month, I tried:- Yellowstone Ride by Tru Western- sbird.co/3SEnyeQ- The Hedonist by Ex Nihilo- sbird.co/46Gas6A- Regent Leather by Thameen London- sbird.co/3yvmwuZ- Ambre Royal Parfum by Ormonde Jayne- sbird.co/3WDdjsvToday we're swapping an i7 into a 2012 iMac, and installing the latest version of Ubuntu! How will it perform?VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Ubuntu 24.04: ubuntu.com/desktop🍎 Custom Nvidia driver PPA: launchpad.net/~dtl131/+archive/ubuntu/nvidiaexp🍎 Ubuntu Kernel Switcher: github.com/bkw777/mainline══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#iMac #Ubuntu #Linux
No Ordinary Apple IIGS Action Retro 2024-08-24 | Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Helix is offering an exclusive discount this month: 27% off your mattress purchase, plus two free pillows. Visit helixsleep.com/actionretro and use promo code HELIXPARTNER27 to take advantage of this special offer. And act fast: this discount ends after Labor Day. If you miss my limited time offer, you can still get 20% off using my link! Offers subject to change.Today we're turning a transparent prison-issue CRT TV into a DIY Apple IIGS monitor!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 GG Labs GS2HD: tindie.com/products/gglabs/gs2hd-apple-iigs-rgb-to-hdtv-component-adapter══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Apple #IIGS #CRT
How Does This Sound So GOOD? Action Retro 2024-08-21 | Shargeek 140Official website link: bit.ly/4ckFIczAmazon link: amzn.to/3AiiEhnSharge DiskOfficial website link: bit.ly/4dhOppwAmazon link: amzn.to/3SFViIUToday we're exploring some revolutionary early Mac music software that's nearly lost to time... and running it through a modern guitar pedal!The cool harp channel I showed is @emilyharpist VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Music Mouse modern implementation: teropa.info/musicmouse🍎 Interview with Laurie Spiegel at NAMM: ww1.namm.org/library/oral-history/laurie-spiegel🍎 Early Laurie Spiegel interview from Bell Labs: youtube.com/watch?v=TzOJtZYsGSA🍎 Laurie playing live electronic music in 1977: youtube.com/watch?v=NChqEEz31eE🍎 Music Mouse at Macintosh Garden: macintoshgarden.org/apps/musicmouse-202══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Macintosh #MacPlus #Music
I Built a Mobile Hacker Thing Action Retro 2024-08-17 | Get an automatic 10% off INTO THE AM using my link! intotheam.com/actionretroToday we're installing the 32 bit version of Kali Linux on a tiny Goober PC.VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Kali Linux: kali.org/get-kali/#kali-installer-images🍎 Check out my friend Mike: @MichaelAStanhope ══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Kali #Linux #Goober
Hacking a Prison TV! Action Retro 2024-08-14 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Today we're hacking up an old transparent prison CRT TV to give it some better inputs... to maybe even use as a computer monitor!LINKS:------------------🍎 Reddit thread: old.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/comments/ly46s0/rca_clearview_prison_tv_users_add_composite_and(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Monitor #Vintage #CRT
Its Back. Action Retro 2024-08-10 | Go to porkbun.com/ActionRetro24 to get a .PRO domain for only $1 for the first year at Porkbun!Today, the Cursed Mac returns for a slew of new mods!LINKS:------------------🍎 Cursed Mac series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbN2ejWqayXV39t43q80P2Na6FWwLLET🍎 Power supply: ebay.com/itm/266898469654🍎 Accelerator thread on 68kMLA: 68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/fs-socketed-interware-booster-for-se-30-iix.46715(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Macintosh #SE30 #68K
Abusing Intel Xeon CPUs Action Retro 2024-08-07 | Let's tear apart some Xeon processors to cram them into our ultimate Linux Mac Pro!LINKS:------------------🍎 House of Moth CPU Delidding Guide: youtube.com/watch?v=DITLch9aSlY(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Xeon #Linux #Mac
Building an Extreme Linux Mac Pro Action Retro 2024-08-03 | Go to www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personal/landing/show/actionretro for a fully-featured no risk free trial of the best backup service there is!Today, we're upgrading the crap out of a Mac Pro 5,1 to turn it into the ultimate Linux Mac Pro. I've been wanting to do this build for ages!LINKS:------------------🍎 Pixlas guide: thehouseofmoth.com/mac-pro-pixlas-mod🍎 Pixlas video guide: youtube.com/watch?v=VhFg1Xcv9E4🍎 Open Core Legacy: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Ubuntu #Linux #Mac
The Arch Linux Goober Action Retro 2024-07-31 | Today, we're installing a very special version of Arch Linux, Arch32, on an absolute goober of a Panasonic ToughBook handheld PC.How painful could it possibly be?Thanks @MichaelAStanhope for donating this lil' fella.LINKS:------------------🍎 Arch32: archlinux32.org🍎 Forum post about install issues: bbs.archlinux32.org/viewtopic.php?id=3431🍎 SSD mod guide: instructables.com/Toughbook-CF-U1-Readily-Available-SSD-Mod🍎 Great video mod guide by @Morninglowe: youtube.com/watch?v=9syGVhpcqGY (Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Arch #Linux #Pentium
I Built a Mac Minus With a Real CRT Action Retro 2024-07-27 | Check out the Bambu A1 printer I used here: bit.ly/3WiJ9e5Thank you Bambu for sponsoring today's video! Today we're building a real working Mac "Minus", complete with working 5 inch CRT!LINKS:------------------🍎 Mac Minus: thingiverse.com/thing:5532530🍎 Bambu A1 printer: bit.ly/3WiJ9e5🍎 Bambu filament: bit.ly/3SmLxza(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Macintosh #RaspberryPi #bambu
Where Did Arch Linux Come From? Action Retro 2024-07-24 | Today, we're installing the very first Arch Linux from 2002, version 0.1! Let's delve into Linux history in the most painful way possible - full install on original hardware!LINKS:------------------🍎 The install Gist: gist.github.com/Alee14/e32a44e53d910a4cf5802e0c59d78061(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Arch #Linux #Pentium
This Shouldnt Be Possible... Action Retro 2024-07-20 | Make privacy your superpower by grabbing the best deals at mystvpn.net/ACTION and don't forget to use code "ACTION" for an additional 15% discount!Today, we're installing Windows NT on PowerPC Mac - something that was previously impossible!LINKS:------------------🍎 Github: github.com/Wack0/maciNTosh(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#WindowsNT #PowerPC #Macintosh
Justin Bieber Linux is Real Action Retro 2024-07-13 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Today, we're installing the One True Linux To Rule Them All, BIEBIAN! On a Hot Wheels PC. Because reasons.LINKS:------------------🍎 Justin Bieber Linux: biebian.sourceforge.net(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Linux #PuppyLinux #Celeron
A Totally Normal SE/30 Action Retro 2024-07-08 | Don't miss out on designing your dream set up with FlexiSpot. Use my exclusive code '24BDYTB30' for extra $30 off on E7, E7 Pro and E7L. Trust me, it's a rare treat!FlexiSpot E7 Pro standing desk:bit.ly/4cQE4jF（US）bit.ly/3xQrOAR（CA）Today we're doing a totally normal SE/30 build. For normal reasons. Nothing is strange, just every day computing.LINKS:------------------🍎 DekuNukem power PicoRC board: github.com/dekuNukem/PicoRC🍎 Accelerator thread on 68kMLA: 68kmla.org/bb/index.php?threads/fs-interware-booster-clones-for-se-30-iix.47590(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Apple #Macintosh #SE30
A Rather Extreme Upgrade Action Retro 2024-06-29 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Today, we're one step closer to my ultimate goal of building the world's fastest G4 cube. But is it a step too far...LINKS:------------------🍎 The 68kMLA forums: 68kmla.org/bb/index.php🍎 The original Cube upgrade series: youtube.com/watch?v=iKrSirl2B54 ✋👋👉🫲(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Apple #PowerPC #G4
This Pentium 4 is Surprisingly Usable Action Retro 2024-06-22 | Click my trainwell (formerly CoPilot) link go.trainwell.net/ActionRetro to get 14 days FREE with your own personal trainer!Today we're installing modern linux on a very, very old machine. How usable could it possibly be?LINKS:------------------🍎 DOSLABS, home of the fancy IDE SSD I used: doslabelectronics.com🍎 Adelie Linux: adelielinux.org(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Pentium #Linux #P4
Linux on a Tiny Potato Action Retro 2024-06-15 | Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to joindeleteme.com/actionretro and use promo code ACTIONRETRO at checkout.DeleteMe International Plans: international.joindeleteme.comToday we're finally getting modern linux running on the garbage Windows CE netbook from CVS Pharmacy.LINKS:------------------🍎 Github repo: github.com/wh0/bookconfig🍎 VCFSW: vcfsw.org (June 14-16th 2024 at University of Texas at Dallas)(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Debian #WindowsCE #ARM
Booting a Pi from Old Hard Drives Action Retro 2024-06-09 | Buy a DNA kit here: bit.ly/ActionRetro_MH. Use the coupon code RETRO for free shipping.Today we're trying to boot a Raspberry Pi from some really old IDE hard drives... for science!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 RISC OS: riscosopen.org/content══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#RaspberryPi #HardDrive #IDE
The Weird Dying Gasp of Windows CE Action Retro 2024-06-01 | Go to https://TryFum.com/ACTIONRETRO or scan the QR code and use code ACTIONRETRO to get your free FÜM Base when you order your Journey Pack today!Today we're exploring a weird cheap computer thing from the early 2010's that tried to bring Windows CE to the "desktop"... or at least, laptop.VIDEO LINKS:🍎 @vwestlife's review from back in the day: youtube.com/watch?v=nCHHAFyp9I0🍎 Great Tedium article on Windows CE: tedium.co/2021/02/10/windows-ce-history══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Linux #Apple #iMac
I put an RTX 2070 in an old Mac Pro! Action Retro 2024-05-25 | Old Mac Pros are pretty neat machines for tinkering - but can we bring this one firmly into the modern age with a fancy new graphics card?VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Mac Pro SSD adapter: thingiverse.com/thing:1630550══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Linux #Apple #iMac
The Best Budget Mac for Linux? Action Retro 2024-05-18 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Apple declared this iMac obsolete about half a decade ago, but I think it has plenty of life left in it. Let's max it out, and install a cutting edge Linux distro - KDE NEON!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 KDE Neon: neon.kde.org/index🍎 iFixit guide: ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+21.5-Inch+EMC+2544+RAM+Replacement/16601🍎 Good video for redoing adhesive: youtube.com/watch?v=BYNFJwhuDm4══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Linux #Apple #iMac
The NeXTSTEP Build Action Retro 2024-05-11 | Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to joindeleteme.com/actionretro and use promo code ACTIONRETRO at checkout.DeleteMe International Plans: international.joindeleteme.comToday we're exploring the world of "white hardware" NeXTSTEP machines by building one!Special thanks to guest star @MacintoshLibrarian and Maccy!LINKS:------------------NeXTSTEP 3.3 on Internet Archive: archive.org/details/NeXTSTEP33CISC🍎 NeXTSTEP Install Resources: http://shawcomputing.net/resources/next/software/install/ns_install.html(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Apple #Rhapsody #ThinkPad
Ubuntu 24.04 on an EXTREMELY Minimal Mac Action Retro 2024-05-04 | Go to bit.ly/4aCuT5P for the incredible Autofull M6 Gaming Chair!I have an old 2009 Mac Mini that just so happens to have the EXACT minimum system requirements for the latest version of Ubuntu just released. But how well will it really work?Thanks @BranchusCreations for the cameo as always!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Ubuntu 24.04 - ubuntu.com/download/desktop══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#AutoFull #AutoFullM6gamingchair #gamingchair
This Apple II is running... Mac OS?! Action Retro 2024-04-27 | Go to https://ground.news/actionretro to take control of your newsfeed and see the full picture on any story. My link gets you 40% off the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan.Today we're exploring an absolutely incredible new project for the Apple II series of computers.VIDEO LINKS:🍎 CVT on Tindie: tindie.com/products/cvt/esp32-softcard-expansion-card-for-the-apple-ii🍎 AppleFritter thread: applefritter.com/content/esp32-softcard-apple-ii══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#MacOS #Apple #Macintosh
A Ludicrous Display Action Retro 2024-04-20 | Shargeek 170: bit.ly/4cJ3oJmRetro 67: bit.ly/4aX9K6fToday we're playing around with a wild rotating monitor and video card for the Macintosh SE/30.VIDEO LINKS:🍎 @LGR's video on the PC version: youtube.com/watch?v=mpayqVGmKyoBlueSCSI: https://scsi.blue/══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Radius #Apple #Macintosh
I Have Built a Monstrosity Action Retro 2024-04-13 | This is a SuperMac SuperView, a weird eGPU from 1992 that works over... SCSI?!Let's see what kind of fun we can have with it.VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Great thread on 68kMLA about this thing: tinkerdifferent.com/threads/powerview-the-weird-powerbook-scsi-external-video-card.421🍎 Drivers: macintoshgarden.org/apps/supermac-superview-rev-a-ver-10🍎 Article about this thing from back in the day: tidbits.com/1992/07/20/superview══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Motorola #Apple #BeOS
Motorolas Half A**ed Macintosh Action Retro 2024-04-06 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!I got a Motorola StarMax Macintosh clone from 1996 - the one everyone always talks crap about. Is it really as bad as they say?Featuring special guest star and possible Macintosh clone himself, @Mac84!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Steve's StarMax video: youtube.com/watch?v=Mv5lIWGbhjk══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Motorola #Apple #BeOS
Installing Linux, But Smol 🥹 Action Retro 2024-03-30 | ☀️ New "Totally Normal" shirt: shop.actionretro.com/products/totally-normalI found an old, teeny tiny Sony VAIO laptop. Let's install a teeny tiny linux distro - Puppy! We'll try both the Ubuntu version, and Debian Bookworm.VIDEO LINKS:☀️Puppy Linux: puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Linux #Sony #VAIO
Steve Jobs Broke This Mac Action Retro 2024-03-23 | ☀️ New "Totally Normal" shirt: shop.actionretro.com/products/totally-normalToday we're saving a sad Macintosh Plus, which has the old "chime but no video" issue. It's a simple fix, and I bet you can do it yourself!VIDEO LINKS:☀️VCF East 2024: vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east☀️ Floppy Emu: bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu☀️ Compact Mac T15 screwdriver: amzn.to/499xKlh (better magnetic version)☀️ My Hakko soldering iron: amzn.to/4a59n9z══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Macintosh #MacPlus #MARCHintosh
I Built a Modern BeBox with HAIKU Action Retro 2024-03-16 | Thanks Micro Center for sponsoring today's video! New Customer Exclusive – Get the Creality Ender 3 S1 3D Printer for $149: https://micro.center/w1wf☀️ Check Out Micro Center’s Upcoming Charlotte Store: https://micro.center/ia51☀️ Shop Monitor Madness Deals All Month Long: https://micro.center/bfb2d5☀️ Build Your PC with Micro Center’s Custom PC Builder: https://micro.center/3bcc06VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Haiku: haiku-os.org══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Haiku #i9 #PCbuild
I Perfected the iMac G4 Action Retro 2024-03-09 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!Today we're doing a build that I've only dreamt of - building an iMac G4 powered by Apple Silicon! And it's all thanks to some very clever Australians at @juicy_crumb VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Juicy Crumb: juicycrumb.com══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#MARCHintosh #iMac #Apple
Wubuntu, the Dubious Linux Windows Action Retro 2024-03-02 | Try CleanMyMac X for 7 days for free bit.ly/ActionRetro or buy directly with 20% off using my code ACTIONRETROToday we're installing Wubuntu on an early 2011 Macbook Pro. It seems like a modern day Lindows, allowing you to run Windows software on a Windows-like Linux, but can it live up to the developer's hype?VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Video from @MichaelMJD : youtube.com/watch?v=QQD3yx-JF2E🍎 Wubuntu: wubuntu.org══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#MacbookPro #Wubuntu #Lindows
Can You Get By with ONLY Haiku? Action Retro 2024-02-26 | Thanks to Harry's for sponsoring this video! Make sure you check out Harry’s next time you’re at Target and let me know what you pick up.I daily drove Haiku on a ThinkPad X1 Carbon for a week, on our trip to VCF SoCal - which was amazing by the way!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Haiku: haiku-os.org🍎 VCF SoCal: vcfsocal.comSpecial thanks to @TheVintNerd for organizing and hosting VCF SoCal!══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Haiku #VCF #ThinkPad
Building a Terrible “Laptop” for Windows ME Action Retro 2024-02-17 | Thanks pcbway.com for sponsoring today's video!We're turning an industrial PC into the world's worst laptop. It'll be fun.VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Inverter I used: amzn.to/3uBzo0D🍎 The lovely little 4:3 LCD with VGA, HDMI and composite: amzn.to/3uBzrtl══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#WindowsME #PCBuild #Cyrix
When Apple Made an OS for its Enemies Action Retro 2024-02-11 | Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to joindeleteme.com/RETRO and use promo code RETRO at checkout.DeleteMe International Plans: international.joindeleteme.comToday we're doing something I've always wanted to try - installing the same version of Apple Rhapsody OS on both a Powerbook and an Intel based laptop!LINKS:------------------🍎 Rhapsody OS resource: http://www.rhapsodyos.org🍎 Download Rhapsody installers at the Macintosh Garden: macintoshgarden.org/apps/rhapsody-dr1-dr2-intel-x86-ppc🍎 Previous Rhapsody shenanigans:💿 Installing Rhapsody on the ThinkPad: youtube.com/watch?v=vYY54U3VG3M💿 Previous Kanda install: youtube.com/watch?v=jMFnwhTXar8💿 Installing it on a Blue and White G3 PowerMac: youtube.com/watch?v=MzwM_LjLRgM(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Apple #Rhapsody #ThinkPad
Installing Haiku on a Cheap $79 Laptop Action Retro 2024-02-03 | Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers get a free mystery gift with their first membership purchase — go to http://bespokepost.com/actiongift and enter code ACTIONGIFT at checkout.So I found a brand new laptop that retails for under a hundred bucks at some retailers. That is wildly cheap, so the only question is... will it run Haiku? Also let's see what other shenanigans can be had with it.LINKS:------------------🍎 Microcenter listing for the laptop (NOT SPONSORED!): microcenter.com/product/646649/evolve-iii-maestro-116-laptop-computer-dark-grey🍎 The SSD I used in it: amzn.to/3Ow3kls🍎 Haiku: haiku-os.org(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Haiku #Netbook #BeOS
This Was a Real PC in 2009 🤔 Action Retro 2024-01-27 | If you’re struggling, consider therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Clickbetterhelp.com/actionretro for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.Today we're building a sleeper gaming PC with a Steam-focused Linux distro in a super weird wooden case from 2009!Thanks @Mac84 for the extremely serious cameo!LINKS:------------------🍎 ChimeraOS: chimeraos.org 🍎 Historical site for this case: web.archive.org/web/20091226085219/http://www.nmediapc.com/htpc8000.htm(Amazon links are affiliated links)══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro ══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Woodgrain #PC #Linux
Debian Runs on Literally Anything Action Retro 2024-01-20 | Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor aura.com/actionretro to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being soldToday we're installing Debian 12 Sid... for Power PC! That's right, leave it to Debian to keep supporting the Mac PowerPC platform nearly two decades after it's demise. Even in 32 bit!VIDEO LINKS:🍎 Debian 12 PPC: cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/ports/current🍎 PowerProgress repo: repo.powerprogress.org══════════════════════════💾 For more vintage Apple stuff, please subscribe: youtube.com/ActionRetro?sub_confirmation=1 💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! patreon.com/ActionRetro 🍎 I have merch now! shop.actionretro.com══════════════════════════Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: amazon.com/shop/actionretro══════════════════════════💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social══════════════════════════#Debian #PowerPC #Linux
