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Monday 26 October 2020
How To Replace The Keyboard on an IBM ThinkPad 390 Laptop
Built with servicing in mind, the IBM ThinkPad 390 laptops keyboard is very easy to replace and in this short video I'll show you how I did it:
Random eBay Bargains Unboxing October 2020
From some PCMCIA mice to a horrible boxy one with a couple of games thrown in!
Saturday 24 October 2020
Saturday 17 October 2020
450 Random Floppy Disks (and More)!
I won an eBay auction for 450+ random floppy disks - some are games, some are drivers, some have utilities on them and there are even some for the Atari ST!
Monday 12 October 2020
Retro Screen Saver (Screensaver) Software Unboxing
Three eBay packages came in the post in the last week - time to unbox them and see what I've got!
Saturday 10 October 2020
Software Joblot - Why Cant I Read This Disc
Amongst a joblot of discs from eBay I came across one called The Complete PC Technician but for the life of me I cannot read the contents of this disc! Checkout this video to see what I've tried and if you have any ides/suggestions on how I can possibly see what is on this disc then please let me know in the comments below.
Pin Badge Collection Update October 2020
My collection has grown somewhat since my last post on the matter so thought it about time I posted an update so here are a couple of photos for you:
It's a bit difficult to find an angle where all the badges can be clearly seen hence why I've had to take 2 photos from different angles. My favourite new pin badge is the PC Virus one with the Police Constable's helmet on top of it!
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