Retro Computing Grotto

CMOS

IBM ThinkPad R32 CMOS Battery Backup Replacement

They don't make things like they used to!  I can remember when Windows PCs were known as IBM…

Password

Windows XP Password Removal

Have you got an old Windows XP computer that you've forgotten the password to or (like me) h…

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Hirens Boot CD

Who is Hiren and what is their Boot CD all about? Hiren is the Banksy of the IT Support world.  …

factory-reset

Factory Resetting an IBM ThinkPad T42 Laptop

This IBM ThinkPad T42 is looking a little worse for wear but it does still power on and load Win…

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IBM T42 Hard Disk Password Removal

Earlier on today I was trying to perform a factory reset/restore of an IBM T42 laptop and I got …

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USB Power Meter

A USB Power Meter is a great tool to have on your arsenal as it can easily and quickly show you …

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Transistor MOSFET Diode Capacitor and Inductor Tester

The DollaTek LCR-T4 ESR Meter is an inexpensive piece of test equipment that can cost as little …