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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 2d

This past weekend, I had the honor of serving as co-MC for my friends' commissioning ceremony. Going from Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8) to Ensign (O-1) brings immediate value to the Wardroom, the Mess, and the deckplate alike. The finest Officers I’ve known are Mustangs!

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 4d

CPO Heritage uniform time!

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely! The game is amazing and runs sooo smooth!

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 6d

Just a quick short @monteboyd.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/31GQQ...

Slope Rider #shorts #apple #mac #snowboarding #retrogaming #techretro #oldcomputer @monteboydgames

YouTube video by Retro Tech or Die

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 6d

I am looking forward to it!

Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 6d

youtu.be/shnu2ZHXEMQ?...

The World’s First Laptop? Data General One DG-1 (1984)

YouTube video by Retro Tech or Die

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 6d

Someone commented on my DataGeneral One video that I should read “Soul of a New Machine” I have some flights coming up this will be a nice travel companion.

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 8d

I might be in business now, the drive needed some “help” spinning up

Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 8d

I am something of a data recovery expert....even vacuumed the carpet and washed my hands before cracking this bad boy open (expert clean room protocol).

Here at RToD we take recovering your vintage data seriously.

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 9d

Hey @stevewoz.bsky.social who wore it better?

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 9d

This 180 has jokes..... youtube.com/shorts/tqDAJ...

Stupid stupid stupid #shorts #techretro #oldcomputer #retro #apple #mac

YouTube video by Retro Tech or Die

youtube.com

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 10d

My kids have been playing the crap out of this iMac. Tonight they are enjoying I Spy Spooky Mansion. I can’t even get enough time to finish setting everything up. Once it’s the way I envision I WILL make a video on this. It’s great to see older tech still with a purpose.

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 10d

775,000 views! That’s like if everyone in Seattle, WA watched my channel! Thank you all….bonus points if you are actually in Seattle!

youtube.com/@retrotechor...

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 10d

I miss battery level lights….

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you, I can’t wait to try it!

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 13d

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 13d

Don’t get me wrong I’m happy this SE turned on first try….but that kinda takes the fun out of it….

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 13d

Pretty nice pickup today!!!!

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 14d

Absolutely!!

[email protected]

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 14d

He already hates the mouse….

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 14d

I think this is a good era for them to start off, plus it’s maxed out so we can go OS X….if needed.

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 14d

Just gotta burn some CDs and my kids will be all set up for some classic OS 9 gaming! (And MS Word is there so they can do work, just need to find a period correct “working” translucent printer)

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 16d

What are some must have games/programs for a G3 running OS 9.2.2 for kids ages 7 - 9?

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Mike@RToD @rtod.bsky.social · 16d

That was one nice setup!!

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