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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · 5d

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Gaming Legend Rebecca Heineman Could Really Do With Your Positive Vibes Right Now

Heineman's career in games stretches back over 40 years

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · 8d

Restoring a Hurricane Katrina–Damaged Laser 128 EX/2.
Join me as I begin the restoration of a Laser 128 EX/2, a rare Apple IIc+ clone computers.

#Laser128 #AppleII #RetroComputing #VintageComputerRestoration #HurricaneKatrina #AppleIIClone #RetroTech

Restoring a Hurricane Katrina–Damaged Laser 128 EX/2, an Apple II Clone Revival (Part 1)

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Jamie 🏹🌕 🔭🍂🍁 @graffias79.bsky.social · 23d

@javmaster.bsky.social
@maccy.me
@tayloramyshow.bsky.social

Picture of me and Javier from ARC Javmaster at VCF Midwest 2025.

Picture of me, my husband and Kate from Macintosh Librarain at VCF Midwest 2025.

Picture of me, my husband, Taylor, and Amy from The Taylor and Amy Show (and The Stop Bits) at VCF Midwest 2025.

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · 21d

I’ve never been able to monetize on my channel, and frankly it’s ok, as I do it for fun. Always have used ad blockers.

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Sep 2

8bitstuff’s amazing products, only at VCFMW! Don’t miss it!

VCFMW20 - Sept 13-14, 2025 in Schaumburg, IL
Show hours at 9AM-10PM Saturday and 9AM-3PM Sunday

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Ron’s Computer Videos 🧍‍♂️🖥️📼 @ronscompvids.bsky.social · Aug 25

Here’s some other good follows:

@mrmacintosh.bsky.social
@mac84.bsky.social
@javmaster.bsky.social
@museumjoe.bsky.social
@jeriellsworth.bsky.social
@jeffgeerling.com
@lgr-yt.bsky.social
@ronscompvids.bsky.social
@burgerbecky.bsky.social
@stevewoz.bsky.social

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join ronscompvids.com and me, for a crash course on floppy disk preservation, archiving and cleaning with the new AppleSauce+ flux imager!

www.youtube.com/live/uEzGd4X...

#Applesauce #Apple #AppleII #preservation #archiving #floppy #Atari #IBM #PC #8bitstuff #Roncompvids

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Aug 11

No but I could try.

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Aug 11

Woz Magic Restored! Replacing My Apple IIc IWM with New IWMless Chip | A... youtu.be/NYFiMEVD79k?...
#IWMless #IntegratedWozMachine #MacintoshRepair #RetroComputing #AppleII #RetroTech #AppleIIc #Apple #ChipReplacement #WozMagic #AppleRetro #TechNostalgia #AppleHistory

Woz Magic Restored! Replacing My Apple IIc IWM with New IWMless Chip | Adventures in Retrocomputing

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Aug 7

Testing the Mimic Spartan Apple II Clone with Commodore 64 Keyboard – It... youtu.be/X14qr8Ouom8?...
#MimicSpartan #AppleIIClone #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #VintageComputers #DualSystem #AppleII #C64 #8bitComputing #Javmaster #AdventuresInRetrocomputing #8bitstuff

Testing the Mimic Spartan Apple II Clone with Commodore 64 Keyboard – It Lives! | Episode 2

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Aug 4

Woohoo! I’ve been featured in Hackaday!

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Repairing An Obscure Apple II Clone

The Apple II was made in great numbers, as was the Commodore 64. But the Mimic Spartan? It was a weird Apple II clone that you needed a Commodore 64 to use. [ARC Javmaster] has found one of these o…

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Joe's Computer Museum @museumjoe.bsky.social · Aug 3

Retro Repair Roundup is back from the summer hiatus! Come hang out and catch up with what we've been up to.

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I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER - Retro Repair Roundup #82

Come hang out, and let's talk about what we did in the month of July!

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jul 30

Rare Apple II Clone Found! Mimic Spartan for Commodore 64 – Part 1
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#AppleII #Commodore64 #Apple #RetroComputing #MimicSpartan #VintageComputer #Javmaster #8bit #Restoration #RetroTech #Commodore #8bitstuff #Spartan

Rare Apple II Clone Found! Mimic Spartan for Commodore 64 – Part 1: Clean & Test | Retrocomputing

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jul 29

I went to an Alternate Universe and found another weird Ad for the Spartan Mimic...
#Apple #Spartan #Mimic #Commodore64 #AppleII #funny #FakeAd #retrogaming #Commodore #8bitstuff #Javmaster

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jul 28

Looks like the Spartan may be able to revive…

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jul 25

Repairing a Laser 128 Keyboard | Vintage Apple II Clone Restoration
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#Laser128 #AppleII #RetroComputing #VintageComputer #KeyboardRepair #AppleClone #RetroTech #AdventuresInRetrocomputing #ComputerRestoration #OldSchoolComputers

Repairing a Laser 128 Keyboard | Vintage Apple II Clone Restoration

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jul 24

Classicbot IIe in the house!!
#Apple #AppleII #Toy #retrogaming #vintageApple

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jul 24

New project: a rare Mimic Spartan, video coming soon!
#Apple #commodore64 #Mimic #AppleII #retrogaming

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8bit tees World’s best geek clothing! @8bittees.bsky.social · Jul 4

Steve Wozniak Cartoon Hoodie – Apple II Tribute – Original Geekware by 8bittees

Wrap yourself in nostalgia with this 8bittees exclusive hoodie featuring a bande dessinée-inspired cartoon of Steve Wozniak—co-creator of Apple—carrying his groundbreaking Apple II. This cozy, high-quality hoodie…

Steve Wozniak Cartoon Hoodie – Apple II Tribute – Original Geekware by 8bittees

Wrap yourself in nostalgia with this 8bittees exclusive hoodie featuring a bande dessinée-inspired cartoon of Steve Wozniak—co-creator of Apple—carrying his groundbreaking Apple II. This cozy, high-quality hoodie blends vintage tech history with bold comic art, making it a must-have for retro computing fans, collectors, and geeks of all eras. Whether you're hacking away on your own projects or hitting your favorite retro convention, this hoodie keeps you warm while showing off your tech cred.

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jun 26

Something pretty unknown: @stevewoz.bsky.social visiting Puebla, Mexico in the 80’s, at one of the first universities of LatinAmerica using mainly Macintosh computers.
@retrocompmx.bsky.social

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jun 26

That’s Arcade Odyssey in Miami, all machines work and has a lot of new and vintage Arcades!

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jun 25

Arcade time!

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Jeffrey Keese @jeffreykeese.bsky.social · Jun 21

Meant to mention this last week, but if you have a young person in your life who’s into history or graphic novels or just good books, buy them George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” My oldest couldn’t put it down.

Cover of George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy” showing a young Japanese American boy in a line of people being sent to an internment camp guarded by a uniformed American soldier

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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · Jun 22

Get a BlueSCSI

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8bit tees World’s best geek clothing! @8bittees.bsky.social · Jun 19

Woz Cartoon T-Shirt – Carrying the Iconic Apple II

A wearable tribute to one of the greatest minds in computing history! This exclusive T-shirt features Steve Wozniak drawn in a fun comic style carrying his legendary Apple II, it’s the perfect conversation starter for retro geeks and Apple lovers alike. Soft, comfy, and printed with love, makes a perfect gift for any retro tech fan! • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)

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