Fixing a $6,600 Problem for $300
Dealer quoted $6,600 for bouncing at slow speeds. The real culprit? A bulging tire that cost $300 to replace. Always check before you pay.
Windows 98 on a Transmeta Crusoe Thin Client
Running Windows 98 SE on exotic hardware: a 1GHz Transmeta Crusoe CPU with ATI RageXL graphics. Benchmarks and Descent gameplay included.
Writing BASIC Like It's 1982
Teaching my son to write BASIC programs on an IBM 5150 using the PC BASIC stored in ROM, just like programmers did in the early 1980s.
Oops... I bought another IBM 5150 for $60!
I couldn't resist—another rusty but working IBM 5150 PC from 1981 for just $60 on Craigslist. Complete with floppy drive and running BASIC!
Copying Data to Multiple USB Drives in Parallel
How I efficiently set up multiple USB flash drives simultaneously using a powered USB hub and Unix terminal commands.
Tour of my messy workbench and home office
A behind-the-scenes look at my chaotic workbench filled with retro computers, repair projects, and eBay inventory. Can't keep it clean for more than a few days!
Dell Thin Client Hidden Self-Test Program
Accidentally discovered the EPSA pre-boot diagnostics on a Dell Wyse thin client. Press F12 during boot to run comprehensive hardware tests.