I never met a broken TV I didn't like. Come read the blog at https://www.leadedsolder.com and see what old junk computers I'm fixing this week.
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New blog post! Sometimes understanding yourself is long, and torturous, and brutal. Other times you just buy an Apple IIgs and realize... everyone missed out on this cool little machine. #retrocomputing #apple2 #falcom #ys www.leadedsolder.com/2026/06/16/a...
Old blog post! Remember when... I fixed up this super-cool-looking NEC monochrome monitor? www.leadedsolder.com/2023/11/14/n... #retrocomputing #crtrepair #crt
New blog post! We enter the era of CD-ROM multimedia, which will usher in great prosperity and eternal peace for humankind. Also we fix a bad power supply. www.leadedsolder.com/2026/05/26/f... #fujitsu #retrocomputing #kicad
Today, I learned that Keith Robinson of Intellivision fame is apparently also the Keith Robinson of Normy's Beach Babe-O-Rama. Busy guy! easyreadernews.com/robinson-vid...
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New blog post! I came across a fully-interactive offline archive(!!) of a BBS from 1994 and wanted to share an interactive walkthrough of it. Let's explore 90s Kansai online and see what people were chatting about.
cdrom.ca/games/2026/0...
Hi. Today is my birthday. In lieu of wrapped gifts, I'm asking you to have a look at Mario 101, my project about weird Mario history. And if you have already looked and think it does not suck, please share this link somewhere.
It's been a week, and that means everyone can now read about the Louie-filled delights of PC Engine classic, Bomberman '94!
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/06/15/b...
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New blog post! Trying to nail down what exactly is the difference between the Japanese and export versions of the Genesis / Mega Drive's TMSS licensing lockout. nicole.express/2026/the-tru...
Fix of a 1980s NEC JB-1260MA monitor that won’t show anything on screen.
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There’s a lot of NEC computers on this blog, but tons of Japanese companies made great machines. Fujitsu, for instance, built a whole spectrum of computers. You’ve seen three of their 6809 machines in...
Canadians: there's a Parliament petition up to withdraw the surveillance bill, C-22. It's sponsored by NDP MP Jenny Kwan. Please consider signing, but also make sure to call your MP and tell them why you oppose it. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
The weird history of Super Mario, told in one hundred and one stories.
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com
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I’m bringing out the truth about TMSS! Admit it! Sega never made a game console that can’t play that region’s release of Phantasy Star II, and it’s time to s...
The first boss in Bomberman ’94’s single player mode is a naughty little monkey remotely controlling a giant and very angry banana. The next one’s a walking temple with rocket-pow…
Let's get this week started off right! I've got a brand new piece for all Ko-fi subscribers here on Sakura Wars' beautiful GBC-exclusive turn-based RPG! I love this game so much - it's a brilliant showcase for the GBC's abilities, and a fantastic Sakura side story:
ko-fi.com/post/Sakura-...
