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Month: May 2021

Our Neuros OSD is still a cornerstone of our video library

2021-05-292021-10-21 — Posted inAudio and Video, Technology — 6 min read

Over fifteen years old and this little piece of technology has been a cornerstone of our video library since we bought it, back in 2006.  Our Neuros OSD has been […]

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Review of Novopal TS1000 Inverter and HiQuick NiMH Batteries

2021-05-212021-12-23 — Posted inHouse and Home, Product Reviews — 6 min read

This past week, we finally got the last component to our solar system upgrade, a 1,000 watt pure sine wave inverter from Novopal.  Up until now, we’ve been using a […]

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Review: Blacks.ca Photo Printing Services

2021-05-172021-12-22 — Posted inPhotography, Product Reviews — 5 min read

A couple of years ago, I made a blog post here about the importance of making physical copies of your most cherished digital photos.  One of the most convenient and […]

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The Edubook: The netbook that runs on AA batteries

2021-05-122021-10-21 — Posted inTechnology — 6 min read

Back in 2010, the electronics company Norhtec, based in Thailand, came up with an innovative design for an inexpensive, power efficient and modular portable “netbook” computer.  From what I can […]

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Some tips on caring for retro/vintage tech

2021-05-062021-10-21 — Posted inRetro — 4 min read

For someone like me, who likes to use vintage technology and electronic gadgets, keeping them in good shape and operational is a top priority.  I thought I’d share some of […]

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Today’s technology is so advanced, it’s utterly boring

2021-05-022021-10-21 — Posted inTechnology — 5 min read

You could say that I’m a “gadget guy.”  I really enjoy electronic gadgets, at least electronic gadgets before the days of the all-in-one “smart” devices.  Today’s consumer devices may be […]

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About me

Most people call it "retro", but for me it's just the way of life. I still enjoy my photos on film, my movies on VHS and LaserDisc, my music on compact cassettes and vinyl LPs, and computing and gaming on my Commodore 64. Why fix it if it ain't broke?

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