Retro Computing Grotto

IT Techie, outdoors explorer and RetroComputing YouTuber YouTube:

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

Finally getting around to repairing my #Compaq #Contura 4/25 laptop that has a broken hinge & #MagicSmoke came out of it when I tested it last year!

I think this 'little rascal' is to blame for the magic smoke so now awaiting parts to attempt a #repair

https://t.co/dKAK4GF9lN

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

I thought #racism had been stamped out of the @BritishArmy? Just because a recruit looks a bit Asian doesn’t mean you can give them the nickname Curry and suchlike. One day I hope to be old enough where this nonsense is no more.

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Just so you know @MicrosoftUK and @xboxuk I #hate you soooo much right now. All I want to do is play #ForzaHorizon6 and change the decals of my car but OH NO my Privacy and Online Safety settings need to be changed. TO WHAT??? They're all enabled so what now?? Bloody Useless.

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If you buy things from @gear4music in the #UK expect #USA kit to arrive 'next business day' 3-5 days late and then to get promises broken and £2,460 worth of speakers that are just paperweights. Then they will blacklist your phone so they can ignore you! #mickeymouse

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@SCSsoftware Can’t for this!!!

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#optimising #fh6

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

Now @Google wants to spend an hour doing updates - all because I rest my password I am now without my laptop for well over an hour! I should’ve stuck with @Microsoft ☹️☹️☹️

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A power wash all because I’ve reset a password??? What a complete and utter load of shite you really are #Google

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

#WTF @Google why on earth does resetting my password delete all my data??? You are a disgrace to the computing profession. You don’t get this with Windows!!

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Trying out my new #microscope LED light by changing a battery in my #Compaq watch 😎

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

#RedDwarf pin badges of course!!

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

#ThePostmansBeen Can you guess what they are?!

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

LOL of course not! They will continue to vehemently enforce the Uniform Policy but may allow pupils to remove their blazers during lunchtimes 🤣🤣

https://t.co/5qxHcex1aH

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Somebody somewhere at @bmstores can’t count as all the THREE packs have 3 lids but only TWO boxes!! #KetteringShopoingPark

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@brockpierson I had a BES express server for all the ones we had at work!!

[Hatton Academy News @HeartofHatton]

Can any former Sir Christopher Hatton students spot themselves in these photos from 2006–2010? 👀 https://t.co/ARt68RGqYi

Tag your classmates, share your memories and let us know what you're doing now!

#HattonAlumni #HattonMemories #Wellingborough

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

Off To A Rocky Start! https://t.co/nvE9OKgspk via @YouTube #RetroComputing #RetroComputingFail #RetroFail #Toshiba #LaptopRefurbishment

[Retro Computing Grotto @RetroComputingG]

Just testing my new #SpotWelder for welding to batteries and it's really easy to use and does a good job! #AWithZ #RetroComputing #Repairs

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On the workbench today we have a Hue Visualiser. The slightest touch & it disconnects from the PC. Due to wear & tear over the years the solder joints on the USB port had become cracked/dry jointed so it needed a quick re-flow of the solder :) #RepairNotReplace #ElectronicsRepair

[Hatton Academy News @HeartofHatton]

This week we say goodbye to Mr Mclellan as he begins a new chapter at another school. We thank him for his dedication, leadership and support. He will be greatly missed, and we know he will continue to make a real difference in his new role. #goodluck #TeamHatton