Mr Lurch
@mrlurch.com
@actionretro.bsky.social - hey man, is your Classicube server still up?
January 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM
@actionretro.bsky.social - hey man, is your Classicube server still up?
Bought a little Mini-PC to play with over xmas.
I went:
Amazon
Search: Mini PC
Filter: Get it in two days
Sort: by cheapest.
Promptly ignored all the really low-end Intel Celeron-ey stuff and ended with a cheap Ryzen 5 thing.
.....
I went:
Amazon
Search: Mini PC
Filter: Get it in two days
Sort: by cheapest.
Promptly ignored all the really low-end Intel Celeron-ey stuff and ended with a cheap Ryzen 5 thing.
.....
December 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Bought a little Mini-PC to play with over xmas.
I went:
Amazon
Search: Mini PC
Filter: Get it in two days
Sort: by cheapest.
Promptly ignored all the really low-end Intel Celeron-ey stuff and ended with a cheap Ryzen 5 thing.
.....
I went:
Amazon
Search: Mini PC
Filter: Get it in two days
Sort: by cheapest.
Promptly ignored all the really low-end Intel Celeron-ey stuff and ended with a cheap Ryzen 5 thing.
.....
Today's fun...
Take an old *Apple* Mac Mini
Install *Linux*
Use XFCE4 + Chicago95 theme
Use Heroic + GoG to play old *Windows* games.
This is the world I now live in /shrug
Take an old *Apple* Mac Mini
Install *Linux*
Use XFCE4 + Chicago95 theme
Use Heroic + GoG to play old *Windows* games.
This is the world I now live in /shrug
December 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Today's fun...
Take an old *Apple* Mac Mini
Install *Linux*
Use XFCE4 + Chicago95 theme
Use Heroic + GoG to play old *Windows* games.
This is the world I now live in /shrug
Take an old *Apple* Mac Mini
Install *Linux*
Use XFCE4 + Chicago95 theme
Use Heroic + GoG to play old *Windows* games.
This is the world I now live in /shrug
Playing around with some random hardware + my main PC with some Linux distros.
I'll add some commentary below...
I'll add some commentary below...
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Playing around with some random hardware + my main PC with some Linux distros.
I'll add some commentary below...
I'll add some commentary below...
Ive been doing a bunch of stuff with cheap modern-ish PC hardware with a lot of Linux and Gaming stuff.
Random FB Marketplace/CEX hardware - that kinda thing.
Are ppl interested in seeing this?
I could be tempted to bust out the camera again.
Certainly wouldnt be anything flash.
Random FB Marketplace/CEX hardware - that kinda thing.
Are ppl interested in seeing this?
I could be tempted to bust out the camera again.
Certainly wouldnt be anything flash.
November 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ive been doing a bunch of stuff with cheap modern-ish PC hardware with a lot of Linux and Gaming stuff.
Random FB Marketplace/CEX hardware - that kinda thing.
Are ppl interested in seeing this?
I could be tempted to bust out the camera again.
Certainly wouldnt be anything flash.
Random FB Marketplace/CEX hardware - that kinda thing.
Are ppl interested in seeing this?
I could be tempted to bust out the camera again.
Certainly wouldnt be anything flash.
The British IBM - Things Change (Music Video)
YouTube video by TheBritishIBM
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Watching the election results on YT.
Sky news 6000 watching
Channel 9, 5700
Channel 10, 2000
ABC - 40000 watching.
Say what you want about Aunty, but when it counts it's still who Australia tunes into.
Sky news 6000 watching
Channel 9, 5700
Channel 10, 2000
ABC - 40000 watching.
Say what you want about Aunty, but when it counts it's still who Australia tunes into.
May 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Watching the election results on YT.
Sky news 6000 watching
Channel 9, 5700
Channel 10, 2000
ABC - 40000 watching.
Say what you want about Aunty, but when it counts it's still who Australia tunes into.
Sky news 6000 watching
Channel 9, 5700
Channel 10, 2000
ABC - 40000 watching.
Say what you want about Aunty, but when it counts it's still who Australia tunes into.
April 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I am but a Padwan to the master @toypolloi.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I am but a Padwan to the master @toypolloi.com
It's not every day you get to tick off the top spot of "Toys i could only dream of as a kid".
Yes, its the 2002 reissue, but i don't care. It's truly amazing.
Yes, its the 2002 reissue, but i don't care. It's truly amazing.
March 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It's not every day you get to tick off the top spot of "Toys i could only dream of as a kid".
Yes, its the 2002 reissue, but i don't care. It's truly amazing.
Yes, its the 2002 reissue, but i don't care. It's truly amazing.
Nothing quite like replacing your wifi router to remember how many wifi devices you have that all need reconnecting.
March 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Nothing quite like replacing your wifi router to remember how many wifi devices you have that all need reconnecting.
Designed and printed a vertical enclosure for a pair of old Tandons i had to suit the Tandy.
Once I find a genuine drive for the Model 1, ill reprint the covers in beige and they'll go to the System 80.
Once I find a genuine drive for the Model 1, ill reprint the covers in beige and they'll go to the System 80.
March 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Designed and printed a vertical enclosure for a pair of old Tandons i had to suit the Tandy.
Once I find a genuine drive for the Model 1, ill reprint the covers in beige and they'll go to the System 80.
Once I find a genuine drive for the Model 1, ill reprint the covers in beige and they'll go to the System 80.
Sitting atop my grail list for the longest time has been a TRS80 Model 1, Level 2 with the expansion interface.
Finally, FINALLY it's done. So freaking happy.
Finally, FINALLY it's done. So freaking happy.
March 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Sitting atop my grail list for the longest time has been a TRS80 Model 1, Level 2 with the expansion interface.
Finally, FINALLY it's done. So freaking happy.
Finally, FINALLY it's done. So freaking happy.
I kinda went a bit quiet whilst dealing with, well…. Unemployment. Most probably know I’ve spent the last 18 years at the University of Canberra.
But good news! Next week I start in a new position at UNSW.
(Although I’m not going to deny, the last few months have been nice to have off).
But good news! Next week I start in a new position at UNSW.
(Although I’m not going to deny, the last few months have been nice to have off).
February 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I kinda went a bit quiet whilst dealing with, well…. Unemployment. Most probably know I’ve spent the last 18 years at the University of Canberra.
But good news! Next week I start in a new position at UNSW.
(Although I’m not going to deny, the last few months have been nice to have off).
But good news! Next week I start in a new position at UNSW.
(Although I’m not going to deny, the last few months have been nice to have off).
Reposted by Mr Lurch
A discussion on the explosion in popularity of retro computing, what got us into the hobby, how you can today and where it’s headed. Hosted by @mrlurch.com with panelists Adrian ACMS / @juicy-crumb.bsky.social, Jeremy, Ian Mavric, myself, Pat and Tony @ozretrocomp.bsky.social
youtu.be/axN5A6SgV08
youtu.be/axN5A6SgV08
The rise in popularity of retro computing over recent years (and its future)
YouTube video by K-man
youtu.be
January 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A discussion on the explosion in popularity of retro computing, what got us into the hobby, how you can today and where it’s headed. Hosted by @mrlurch.com with panelists Adrian ACMS / @juicy-crumb.bsky.social, Jeremy, Ian Mavric, myself, Pat and Tony @ozretrocomp.bsky.social
youtu.be/axN5A6SgV08
youtu.be/axN5A6SgV08
Ever sold a car and as it's driving off you think "Shit, I'm gonna regret that".
My Amiga 2000
We put sooooo much time into restoring this machine but over a year ago I sold it thinking I have other machines that can basically do the same thing.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to buy it back.
My Amiga 2000
We put sooooo much time into restoring this machine but over a year ago I sold it thinking I have other machines that can basically do the same thing.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to buy it back.
January 22, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Ever sold a car and as it's driving off you think "Shit, I'm gonna regret that".
My Amiga 2000
We put sooooo much time into restoring this machine but over a year ago I sold it thinking I have other machines that can basically do the same thing.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to buy it back.
My Amiga 2000
We put sooooo much time into restoring this machine but over a year ago I sold it thinking I have other machines that can basically do the same thing.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to buy it back.
I bet a new video from me wasn't on your bingo card this weekend?
Big thanks to @theretrochannel.bsky.social for joining me as I do my first video in a loooong time (kinda rusty)
youtu.be/fnywJLc-DS8
Big thanks to @theretrochannel.bsky.social for joining me as I do my first video in a loooong time (kinda rusty)
youtu.be/fnywJLc-DS8
Discovering the #Commodore SX64 with @TheRetroChannel
YouTube video by Mr Lurch's Things
youtu.be
January 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I bet a new video from me wasn't on your bingo card this weekend?
Big thanks to @theretrochannel.bsky.social for joining me as I do my first video in a loooong time (kinda rusty)
youtu.be/fnywJLc-DS8
Big thanks to @theretrochannel.bsky.social for joining me as I do my first video in a loooong time (kinda rusty)
youtu.be/fnywJLc-DS8
Jess needed a new car. An Alfa wasn’t on the list. Then we drove it.
I know it’ll break our hearts and empty our wallets, but it’s such a special car.
Oh, and I traded the Kia on a GTI 😁
I know it’ll break our hearts and empty our wallets, but it’s such a special car.
Oh, and I traded the Kia on a GTI 😁
December 21, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Jess needed a new car. An Alfa wasn’t on the list. Then we drove it.
I know it’ll break our hearts and empty our wallets, but it’s such a special car.
Oh, and I traded the Kia on a GTI 😁
I know it’ll break our hearts and empty our wallets, but it’s such a special car.
Oh, and I traded the Kia on a GTI 😁
Reposted by Mr Lurch
Phew, it's been a loooong journey but it's finally done - and spoiler alert - it looks fucking fantastic!
youtu.be/D2SZgogYOcw
youtu.be/D2SZgogYOcw
RFOFF - The ultimate C64 and C128 RF Replacement
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
youtu.be
December 11, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Phew, it's been a loooong journey but it's finally done - and spoiler alert - it looks fucking fantastic!
youtu.be/D2SZgogYOcw
youtu.be/D2SZgogYOcw
Can we pick what’s wrong here?
😂😂
😂😂
December 4, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Can we pick what’s wrong here?
😂😂
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