Four things I know better than most
Pick your interest and I'll point you straight to the best content and the gear worth buying.
This isn't a content farm.
It's one person's obsession.
I've worked in electronics manufacturing for nearly 30 years, in PCB assembly, RF and power test, repair and line design. It started with a Sinclair ZX81 and honestly, the interest never really stopped.
Every recommendation on this site is researched and checked against trusted sources. When something is worth considering, I explain why. When something is worth avoiding, I say so clearly.
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Best microSD Card for Miyoo, Anbernic and Retroid Handhelds
Which microSD card to buy for a Miyoo Mini Plus, Anbernic RG35XX-family handheld or Retroid Pocket, what size and file system each one needs (FAT32 or exFAT), what the A1, A2, U1, U3 and V30 labels mean, and how to spot a fake card.
How to Add Bluetooth to an Old Stereo or Vintage Amp
How to add Bluetooth to a vintage receiver or old hi-fi: which input to use (AUX, tape or tuner, never phono), what to look for in a Bluetooth receiver, aptX and AAC explained, two receivers compared on published specs, and how to cure hum and volume problems.
MiniDV and Hi8 to Computer in 2026: What Hardware Still Works
How to get MiniDV, Digital8, Hi8 and Video8 tapes onto a computer in 2026: FireWire capture on Windows 11 with a PCIe card, why macOS 26 Tahoe no longer works, which Sony Digital8 camcorders play Hi8, and analogue capture for Hi8.
Retro Console Power Supply Guide: Voltage, Polarity and Plugs
A chart of original power supply specs for retro consoles (NES, SNES, Mega Drive and Genesis, Master System, Game Gear, N64, GameCube, Wii and more), with UK and US model numbers, polarity and plug sizes, plus how to choose and check a replacement safely.
Best USB Turntable for Digitising Vinyl: Specs Compared
Which USB turntable to buy for digitising records, compared on manufacturer specs: Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB, AT-LP120XUSB, AT-LP120XBT-USB and Denon DP-450USB, plus the turntable-and-interface alternative and the Audacity settings to use.
Which Replacement Stylus Fits Your Record Player?
A lookup guide to replacement record player needles: which stylus fits Audio-Technica, Crosley, Victrola, Sony and Denon decks, how to find your model number, how long a needle lasts and the signs it is worn.