Channel Title: Dan Wood Channel Description: I'm a life-long fan of computers and technology in general. I've been running this channel since 2008 covering classic computers and consoles, new hardware for retro machines, unusual use-cases, product and company histories and reviews. I'm also the host of the weekly Retro Hour Podcast where we interview industry veterans every week: https://theretrohour.com <video> Atari 2600+ Review: Atari's NEW 2023 Console Description: ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️ My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My X: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - What Have Atari Been Up To Lately? 02:55 - Atari 2600+ Unboxing 04:10 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot 04:39 - Atari 2600+ New CX40+ Joystick Overview 07:18 - Atari 2600+ Hardware Overview 10:43 - Atari 2600+ Playing Games and Power On 13:26 - Atari 2600+ Original Game Cartridge Compatibility 14:13 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Atari 2600+ - Official Announcement Trailer: https://youtu.be/_6m6WlyiQSs?si=fIJI7bQseQkYJF5K Atari 2600 commercial December 17 1977: https://youtu.be/YJNbhekKShI?si=ZY3lXutMCj81qTt5 Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Trailer: https://youtu.be/CQKwj_hi-Gc?si=rduhFZQkTwP6yUpB Centipede Collectible Atari 2600 Cartridge: https://youtu.be/KzCx_gFzUtk?si=vdOAhIx_cDsuPGvN Pre-Order Mr Run Jump 2600 Today: https://youtu.be/r1rS3ydL3ig?si=FY2aR2974peHdp5v #Atari #Atari2600 #Atari2600Plus #RetroGaming #Retrogames </video> <video> ChatGPT on The Commodore 64: Can a 1982 Computer Run Modern AI? Description: In this video, I'm merging the worlds of retro computing and modern artificial intelligence. Watch as I access OpenAI's state-of-the-art language model, ChatGPT, on two iconic machines from the golden age of personal computing - a Commodore 64 from 1982 and an Amiga 1200 from 1992. ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️ Retro Campus BBS: http://bbs.retrocampus.com/ AmigaGPT: https://github.com/sacredbanana/AmigaGPT My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - PCBWay Sponsor Message 00:44 - Introduction to ChatGPT and Large Language Model AI 02:09 - Commodore 64 Background and Hardware Used 05:03 - Introducing Retro Campus BBS 09:01 - Using ChatGPT on a Commodore 64 Demo 14:42 - Introducing AmigaGPT 16:11 - Using ChatGPT on an Amiga 1200 Demo 18:13 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Introducing GPT-4: https://youtu.be/--khbXchTeE What can you do with GPT-4?: https://youtu.be/oc6RV5c1yd0 How to get ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://youtu.be/oeX0lsMA69U Meet Bard: https://youtu.be/63NfEkYCLz0 #RetroComputing #Commodore64 #amiga #ChatGPT #OpenAI #AI #VintageTech #Nostalgia #Technology #ComputingHistory </video> <video> The Best Classic Screensavers of All Time Description: Head to https://squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOOD We talk so much about retro hardware, games and operating systems, but we all ran screensavers back in the day, let's show them some love! I count down my top 10 best retro screensavers of all time. Jim Sachs Marine Aquarium: https://www.serenescreen.com/v2/ My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - 10-2 Best Screensavers 9:05 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot 9:55 - 1 The Best Screensaver Ever #retro #retrocomputing #retrogaming #90s #80s </video> <video> EXTREME Amiga 500 Upgrades Description: Head to https://squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOOD The Amiga 500 was the low-end, entry level machine back in the day but in 2022 I give it some EXTREME upgrades. Fitting a brand new Crystal Case and using a Raspberry Pi to boost the speed by over 1000x! New Amiga Cases: https://a1200.net/ Caffeine OS: https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptLeChuck_ Amiga Forever Essentials: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloanto.amigaforever.essentials Amiga PiStorm Emu68 Setup Guide / Tutorial: https://www.retro32.com/amiga-resources/080220223836-amiga-pistorm-emu68-setup-guide-tutorial My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Introduction & Amiga 500 01:50 - A1200.net Crystal Case 2:32 - Unboxing Crystal Case 03:19 - Fitting Amiga 500 Crystal Case 04:54 - PiStorm Recap 05:57 - Emu68 Introduction 06:53 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot 07:55 - Caffeine OS Introdution & Install 09:38 - Caffeine OS Tour 11:40 - Networking & Internet 13:16 - Bundled Utilities 14:38 - SysInfo Benchmarks 15:04 - Scene Demos 15:25 - Game Performance 16:12 - Conclusion #retrocomputing #retrogames #retrogaming #amiga #raspberrypi </video> <video> Turn an Old Mac Into a High-End Amiga - MorphOS 3.17 Description: Try Readly, with my link you can get 2 months FREE, which can be canceled at any time: https://readly.com/danwood MorphOS is a next-generation Amiga-like operating system that runs on PowerPC Macs (amongst other platforms). MorphOS can bring new life into old Macs and give you a high end powerful Amiga experience. I give the latest version a test drive. My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - History of MorphOS 2:50 - Installing MorphOS on Mac Mini G4 and Power Mac G5 05:06 - MorphOS with Chrysalis Pack 05:27 - MorphOS Ambient desktop tour 09:52 - Readly Sponsor Slot 11:43 - What's New in MorphOS 3.17? 12:07 - Browsing The Web with Wayfarer Browser 14:14 - Iris Email Client for MorphOS 15:06 - New Pagestream DTP 16:06 - Running Amiga apps on MorphOS 17:52 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Amiga 1260 & MorphOS 1.x on Pegasos PPC G3 @ FixTV: https://youtu.be/bSUchSTWPRc The Deathbed Vigil and other tales of digital angst: https://youtu.be/BaTjwo1ywcI </video> <video> Unboxing and Using an Apple iBook G3 Today Description: Head to https://squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOOD I get reunited with my first ever laptop, an Apple iBook G3 from 2001. I look back at some of the software that made this machine special, and see how well it holds up today! My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - My History With The iBook 01:37 - Unboxing iBook G3 05:20 - iBook G3 Documentation 06:57 - Included Software 07:54 - iBook G3 Snow Hardware Tour 09:46 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot 10:48 - First Boot 13:07 - Mac OS 9 VS Mac OS X 14:09 - Installing Mac OS 9 16:20 - The Mac OS 9 Scene in 2022 17:30 - Software and Games 22:21 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Apple Special Media Event 2001-The 2nd Generation iBook - https://youtu.be/ZxIgyG_7jcI Macworld NY 1999 - iBook & AirPort Introduction - https://youtu.be/3iTNWZF2m3o Macworld Boston 1997-The Microsoft Deal - https://youtu.be/WxOp5mBY9IY #retrocomputing #apple #mac #iBook #retrogaming #2000s </video> <video> The Spectrum Reboot is Packed with Surprises Description: ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️ The Spectrum is a new 2024 reboot of the classic Sinclair ZX Spectrum. With a superb recreation of the original’s style and look, it is compatible with classic games from the 80s, packed full of modern conveniences, and includes some very interesting surprises! The Spectrum: https://retrogames.biz/products/thespectrum/ ULAplus 10th Anniversary Collection: https://sourcesolutions.itch.io/ulaplus10 Team Pandory for A500 Mini: https://teampandory.itch.io/pandory500 My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/danwood.bsky.social My X: x.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Introduction to The Spectrum 02:07 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot 02:09 - The Spectrum Unboxing 04:59 - The Spectrum Hardware Overview 06:02 - Comparing The Spectrum To Original 07:52 - Included Games & Features 12:56 - Loading Your Own Games & Tape Mode 14:08 - ULAplus Emulation & Demos 14:52 - BASIC Programming The Spectrum 16:28 - Testing Controllers 17:42 Conclusion **Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Micro Men - 720p (2009): https://youtu.be/XXBxV6-zamM The Spectrum – UK TV Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/ahijVYd1orE The Spectrum – Announcement: https://youtu.be/EnfQ13nFJYc Classic Retro 48k + 128k ZX Sinclair Spectrum Commercials: https://youtu.be/MPSSJ_hFYhQ POWER UP Your A500 Mini: PANDORY500 V3 on a USB Stick: https://youtu.be/DIRgmOtiol4 </video> <video> The Iomega Zip Drive: Exploring The Unsung Hero of 90's Data Storage Description: Get NordVPN’s 2 year plan + 4 extra months FREE here: https://nordvpn.com/danwood - It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money back guarantee! Before the days of USB sticks and even affordable CD-Rs, the Iomega Zip Drive was a revolution in personal data storage. I set my old drive up on a Pentium 1 Windows 95 machine and rediscover the joys of Zip Disks! My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 0:00 - My Personal Storage Journey 02:28 - Introducing the Iomega Zip Drive 04:00 - Zip Drive Tour and Set Up 05:04 - Zip Disks VS Floppy Disks 06:08 - NordVPN Sponsor Slot 07:34 - Exploring Zip Disks on Windows 95 11:45 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Iomega Zip Drive commercial 1998 - https://youtu.be/ppniBSWGgcg [Commercial] Iomega Zip Drive - https://youtu.be/civsZLQzrjs #retro #retrogaming #retrocomputer #storage #90s </video> <video> Microsoft and Apple Wanted This OS – GeoWorks Rise and Fall Description: ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! 🪛 ‼️ GeoWorks was a powerful yet mostly forgotten operating system once poised to rival Microsoft Windows. In fact, Microsoft saw its potential to such an extent that they tried to buy it, while Apple expressed interest in using it for their notebook computers. In this video, we explore its various iterations, from its Commodore 64 GEOS legacy to GeoWorks Ensemble, New Deal Office, and its final incarnation as Breadbox Ensemble. We delve into its unique features, the reasons for its decline, and its potential to have transformed the landscape of personal computing. Plus, discover how a dedicated team is working to revive GEOS for the 2020s! FreeGEOS Project: https://github.com/bluewaysw/pcgeos My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My X: x.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: https://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Introduction and GEOS Legacy 03:27 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot 03:57 - GeoWorks Ensemble 1.2 Appliances Mode Overview 10:31 - GeoWorks Ensemble 1.2 Professional Mode Overview 20:16 - GeoWorks Ensemble 2.0 UI Modularity 21:13 - Dealings with Microsoft and Apple 23:11 - New Deal Office Overview 26:37 - Breadbox Ensemble 28:53 - FreeGEOS Project Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Micro Men (2009): https://youtu.be/4fvssv7_Zto Windows 95 - Start Me Up - Promo / Commercial (High Quality 720p): https://youtu.be/wRdl1BjTG7c The Computer Chronicles - Windows 3.0 (1990): https://youtu.be/YewNEAIkbG4 Radio Shack Tandy Zoomer PDA Training Tape: https://youtu.be/kGjysw9VhIM Nokia Communicator ad: https://youtu.be/AxdlQg_7pos </video> <video> Browsing the Web on the Sega Dreamcast in 2022 - Is It Possible? Description: Head to https://squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOOD The Sega Dreamcast was the first console to feature a built in modem out of the box, but how capable is it of browsing the web today? I fire up my broadband adapter and web browser and give it a try! My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Intro and History 01:48 - Setting Up Broadband Adapter 04:53 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot 06:00 - Trying The Dreamcast Web Browser 13:08 - Classic Websites 17:02 - Trying Dreamcast Sites Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Sega Dreamcast UK advert - https://youtu.be/kT1Tbc_PD2k Sega Dreamcast "It's Thinking" Ad Campaign - 1999-2000 - https://youtu.be/vlKZNKWEzoI #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Sega </video> <video> Using an Apple Power Mac G5 Today - Is It Still Usable? Description: Get NordVPN’s 2 year plan + 4 extra months for free here: https://nordvpn.com/danwood - It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money back guarantee! The PowerMac G5 was Apple's flagship machine in 2003, but how well does it hold up almost 20 years later? I check out some new operating system updates for Apple's PowerPC behemoth, and see how usable it is in 2022. My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 0:00 - Intro to the Power Mac G5 01:35 - Power Mac G5 Hardware Tour 03:30 - Power Mac G5 Internals 06:30 Apple USB Mouse & Keyboard 08:07 - NordVPN Sponsor Slot 09:26 - Power Mac G5 Cooling Fan Test 10:50 - Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Tour 14:20 - Mac OS 10.5.9 Sorbet Leopard 15:45 - MorphOS 18:00 - Summary Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): PowerMac G5 Ad: https://youtu.be/84YwxA6_lDU PowerMac G5 Intro Video: https://youtu.be/ffbJDQ-ixN0 Steve Jobs introduces OS X Panther & Power Mac G5: https://youtu.be/xcbqhFwWO8A Apple - Mac Pro commercial (fall 2013): https://youtu.be/XQcfiwu9uPg Apple - iPod + iTunes: https://youtu.be/TaVFCdwT0hk Apple WWDC 2005 — Intel Transition announcement: https://youtu.be/JcHQXMAd0c0 Mac OS X Leopard Time Machine Demo: https://youtu.be/R8vx9cI9yTY #retrocomputing #apple #powerpc #vintage #macos #osx </video> <video> Giving Windows Vista a Second Chance Description: Head to https://squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOOD Windows Vista is often regarded as the WORST version of Windows ever released, but was it really that bad?! I give Vista a try again 15 years later in 2022 and see how well it has held up. The Top 10 Worst Operating Systems of All Time: https://youtu.be/CKagLG2lVZg My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - Windows Vista History 04:32 - Installing Windows Vista Ultimate 06:32 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot 07:29 - Windows Vista Tour & Aero Interface 09:17 - Dreamscene 10:00 - Windows Vista Sidebar 11:03 - Instant Search 11:30 - UAC 12:06 - Readyboost 12:31 - Windows Defender 12:52 - Windows Experience Rating 13:31 - Windows Media Centre 14:06 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Windows Vista Commercial - The "Wow" starts now.: https://youtu.be/sBbqGmY9FII The Mojave Experiment: https://youtu.be/bsStHxtVr_w #Windows #WindowsVista #RetroComputing </video> <video> Is AROS The Future of Amiga? Description: Head to https://squarespace.com/DANWOOD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DANWOOD AROS is an open source continuation of the classic Amiga operating system, that today runs on all kinds of devices from Raspberry Pi's, FPGA machines, classic Amigas and standard PCs. But how well does AROS run in 2022, and is it a worthy successor? I try out the Icaros Desktop distribution. Icaros Desktop: https://vmwaros.blogspot.com/p/download.html My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - The Modern Amiga Landscape and History 04:08 - Introduction to AROS 05:29 - Icaros Desktop AROS Distro 06:45 - Installation 07:54 - Squarespace Sponsor Slot 08:52 - Setup & Config 11:18 - Tour of Icaros Desktop 18:32 - Web Browsing & Network Tools 20:33 - Bundled Applications & Games 24:13 - Running 68K Classic Amiga Applications with AmiBridge 29:28 - Conclusion Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Project Code Rush - The Beginnings of Netscape / Mozilla Documentary: https://youtu.be/4Q7FTjhvZ7Y AROS One video: https://sites.google.com/view/arosone #retrocomputing #retrogaming #Amiga #AROS #operatingsystem </video> <video> ODDWARE: ReelMagic - The 1995 Full Motion Video Experience Description: Get NordVPN’s 2 year plan + 1 extra month for free here: https://nordvpn.com/danwood It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money back guarantee! The FMV craze of the early 1990s came to your PC with MPEG decoder cards, I check out one of the earliest - The ReelMagic MPEG Card and a few of the handful of games that were released for it. ReelMagic DOS Box Fork: https://github.com/jrdennisoss/dosboxrm My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 00:00 - The Early 90s FMV Craze 02:50 - Introduction of MPEG 03:47 - Sigma Designs RealMagic Card 05:50 - Installing The RealMagic Card 06:50 - NordVPN Sponsor Segment 08:22 - ReelMagic MPEG Set Up 09:00 - ReelMagic Demo Disc 09:27 - MPEG VideoCDs 10:27 - Return To Zork 11:37 - Dragon's Lair 12:36 - Flash Traffic: City of Angels 13:30 - Man Enough 13:55 - Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars 14:13 - Conclusion 15:54 - New FMV Games Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): Commodore 64 Advert: https://youtu.be/quJ6wk3knec Bad Influence! Series 2 Episode 5: https://youtu.be/iel90p39pxQ Sigma Designs ReelMagic Adverts: https://archive.org/details/sigma-design-drivers ReelMagic Adverts: https://twitter.com/dosnostalgic/status/1483908757365088259 #retrogaming #fmv #oddware </video> <video> Watching Youtube on a 1993 Amiga CD32 Console Description: ‼️ Check out my sponsor PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs! ‼️ Watching Youtube videos on modern games consoles is something we take for granted, but is it possible to watch Youtube on a vintage Commodore Amiga CD32, released in 1993? I give it a try! AmiTube 1.4: https://blog.alb42.de/programs/amitube/ AGABlaster: https://mschordan.github.io/amiga/agablaster.html AmiFox: https://blog.alb42.de/programs/amifox/ My retro gaming podcast: http://theretrohour.com My Twitter: http://twitter.com/danwood_uk My Facebook: http://facebook.com/danwooduk ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 0:00 - Introduction to the Amiga CD32 0:50 - Commodore CDXL FMV 02:38 - The CD32 We'll Be Using 04:15 - The Software 05:23 - PCBWay Sponsor Slot 05:49 - Setting Up Youtube on CD32 09:10 - The Result - Watching Videos 11:52 - AmiFox Web Browser Sources used in this video (with permission or under fair use): AVGN Town With No Name: https://youtu.be/HfnNrISCFfk Commodore Amiga CD32 TV Commercial: https://youtu.be/ugMcKfl2kuw Commodore Amiga CDTV Multimedia (1991): https://youtu.be/gWvTI5zY7ng #retro #retrogaming #amiga #commodore #youtube </video>

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I'm a life-long fan of computers and technology in general.

I've been running this channel since 2008 covering classic computers and consoles, new hardware for retro machines, unusual use-cases, product and company histories and reviews.

I'm also the host of the weekly Retro Hour Podcast where we interview industry veterans every week: https://theretrohour.com

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