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Modding the Genesis/Mega Drive for Region Free Games

The SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive remains a fan favorite 16-bit game console thanks to its expansive library. However, importing titles across regions can…

07 Aug 2023 Read →
Amiga

Getting Started with Amiga Workbench

For owners of classic Commodore Amiga computers, the Workbench desktop environment serves as the launch point for accomplishing day-to-day tasks. Workbench provides…

07 Aug 2023 Read →
Atari

How Much is an Atari Lynx Worth?

The Atari Lynx is a classic 16-bit handheld game console first released in 1989. As one of the earliest color portable gaming…

05 Aug 2023 Read →
Amiga

How Did the Amiga Handle Multitasking?

When the Amiga computer line was unveiled by Commodore in 1985, one of its most promoted features was advanced multitasking capabilities. For…

03 Aug 2023 Read →
Repairs

How to Add a Hard Drive to an Amiga 2000

The Amiga 2000 was Commodore’s high-end model aimed at professional and business use when it launched in 1986. Expanding the 2000’s storage…

03 Aug 2023 Read →
Atari

Collecting and Buying the Atari Lynx Handheld

The Atari Lynx is a classic handheld gaming system first released by Atari in 1989. With its advanced color LCD screen and…

02 Aug 2023 Read →
Commodore

Buyer’s Guide for the Commodore PET

By Mark from RetroTechLab.com Key Takeaways Introduction The Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor) line holds an important place in home computing history…

02 Aug 2023 Read →
Video Equipment

How to Connect a VCR to a Modern TV

By Mark from RetroTechLab.com Key Takeaways Introduction Long-time videophiles may still have treasured VHS, Betamax, or other analog video tape collections they…

02 Aug 2023 Read →
Amstrad

Buyer’s Guide for the Amstrad CPC

By Mark from RetroTechLab.com Key Takeaways Introduction The Amstrad CPC was a series of 8-bit home computers produced by British company Amstrad…

02 Aug 2023 Read →
Apple

Vintage Mac Buying Guide: How to Purchase Classic Apple Computers

Welcome to the wonderful world of vintage Macintosh computing! As an avid collector and restorer of these iconic retro machines, I’m thrilled…

02 Aug 2023 Read →