As a fan of retro computers like the Commodore 64 and Amiga 500, I’ve recently found my interest expanding to classic gaming consoles. The idea of picking up an NES, SNES, or even an Atari 2600 has crossed my mind more than once. The old-school charm of these consoles is […]
Changing my floppy drive device number
Ever since I got an SD2IEC device for my Commodore 64, I’ve been thinking about the best way to manage device numbers. By default, the 1541 floppy drive is assigned device number 8. Daisy-chaining my SD2IEC would make the SD reader device number 9, but I don’t want that. I […]
Reliving my childhood
Recently, I embarked on a journey back to the roots of personal computing by reacquiring a piece of my childhood—a Commodore 64. After visiting two retro computer museums, my enthusiasm for the C64 was reignited. Having not used a Commodore 64 for over 35 years (or was that 40?), this […]
Retro Gaming with the C64 Maxi and C64 Mini
For many, the Commodore 64 is a cherished piece of computing history, a gateway to the golden age of home computing and gaming. Today, this iconic machine has been reborn in the form of the C64 Maxi and C64 Mini. These modern versions retain the charm and functionality of the […]
40 years later
Last year, I turned 50, and one of my friends suggested we visit the Bonami Computer and Video Game Museum in Zwolle, the Netherlands. Upon arrival, we found ourselves in a vast hall filled with an impressive array of computers and game consoles. The collection featured everything from 1940s computers […]
First post!
The year was 1983. One day, my dad came home with a big box under his arm. He had bought a Commodore 64—unannounced. It was the very first computer we had ever owned. He intended to use it for bookkeeping and to teach us kids how to use a computer. […]