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[adafruit]

🎄💾🗓️ Day 13: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar -🎄Amiga 500 💾🗓️

The Amiga 500 is considered one of Commodore's most important home computers, introduced in 1987; it was important because of how advanced the features were for the time. It was based on a Motorola 68000 CPU running at 7.16 MHz in NTSC versions and at 7.09 MHz for PAL ones, with the main version of 512 KB RAM expandable up to 9 MB. Its OCS provided respectable graphics performance, going up to 736×567 interlaced, with 32 colors out of 4096. The sound system consisted of four 8-bit PCM channels and could give out stereo at as high as 28 kHz. With the keyboard integrated and a compact design, it was ready for home users, while the multitasking operating system, AmigaOS, differentiated it from the rest. At a price the market could afford and featuring multimedia capabilities, this combination contributed to its popularity as it went on to sell about 2.6 million units worldwide.

Making of the Amiga bouncing ball. https://www.generationamiga.com/2020/04/14/amiga-history-the-story-of-the-boing-ball/

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

[mingos-commodoreblog]

Commodore 64 Emulator VirtualC64 v5.1

[mobiblip]

Top HP Laptops: Best Picks for Every Need & Budget

Are you in the market for a reliable and efficient laptop for your home needs? Look no further than HP laptops. With a diverse range of models catering to various requirements and budgets, HP offers something for everyone. Let's explore some of the top HP laptops that are perfect for home use.

HP Spectre x360: Known for its sleek design and powerful performance, the HP Spectre x360 is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop that combines elegance with functionality. Whether you're streaming movies, working on documents, or browsing the web, this laptop delivers exceptional speed and responsiveness.

HP Pavilion x360: If you're looking for a budget-friendly option without compromising on performance, the HP Pavilion x360 is an excellent choice. With its convertible design and vibrant display, it's perfect for everyday tasks and entertainment.

HP Envy 13: For those who prioritize portability and style, the HP Envy 13 is a standout option. With its slim profile and long battery life, you can stay productive on the go without any hassle. Plus, its powerful processor ensures smooth multitasking and seamless performance.

HP Omen 15: Gamers, rejoice! The HP Omen 15 is a gaming powerhouse that delivers stunning graphics and immersive gameplay. With its high-refresh-rate display and customizable settings, you can enjoy your favorite games at their best.

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop: Another great option for gamers is the HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop. With its powerful hardware and dedicated graphics card, it can handle even the most demanding games with ease. Plus, its sleek design and customizable RGB keyboard add a touch of style to your gaming setup.

HP Chromebook x360: Ideal for students and casual users, the HP Chromebook x360 offers simplicity and convenience in a compact package. With its Chrome OS and cloud-based storage, you can access your files and apps from anywhere, making it perfect for productivity on the go.

No matter what your needs or budget may be, HP has a laptop that's perfect for you. From sleek and stylish ultrabooks to powerful gaming rigs, there's something for everyone in HP's lineup. So why wait? Upgrade your home computing experience with one of these top HP laptops today!

To read more about these top HP laptops, visit Mobiblip's article on the Best HP Laptops for Home. #HPLaptop #HomeComputing #Tech #Gaming #Productivity #HPEnvy #HPSpectre #HPPavilion #Omen #Chromebook #Mobiblip #TechReviews #LaptopLifestyle #GamingLaptop

[devidmiller001]

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[liminalmindcore]

any ZX Spectrum Fans here? :D for more go to: https://www.instagram.com/girl.d64

[sinclair-speccy]

[spielkritik]

Lesenswert: F-1 Challenge, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Fauster, Sylvester Stallone, Homecomputer, Nachrufe 2024

Frohes neues Jahr, liebe Leser, liebe Spielerinnen! Und herzlich willkommen zu den ersten Games-Lesetipps in 2025. Nach der rein deutschsprachigen Ausgabe vom 19. Dezember inkludieren wir in Folge Nr. 194 wieder der besten englischsprachigen Artikel. Neue Texte aus Deutschland sind aber ebenso am Start – zum Beispiel Andrés kurzweilige Rückschau auf „Deutschlands erste Heimcomputer-Zeitschrift“,…

[digitalesleben]

Besuch im OCM am Internationalen Museumstag 2024

Endlich konnte ich das OCM besuchen. Pünktlich zum 60. BASIC-Jubiläum programmierte ich BASIC auf einigen Homecomputern. Ein tolles didaktisches Konzept im Oldenburger Computermuseum.

[the-monkey-ruler]

Monkey Magic (1984)

Date: 1984 Platform: Commodore 64 / Atari 8-bit / Commodore 16 Developer: Solar Software Publisher: Solar Software / Alternative Software Ltd. / Gremlin / Interactive Ltd. / OziSoft / Sparklers / Visiogame / Edizioni Foglia / Logica 2000 / Edizioni Fermont / Pubblirome / Computer Edizioni Genre: Platformer / Shoot 'Em Up Also known as: Crazy Clouds / Dream N. 9 / Flying Bike / Scimmia Magica / Tappeto Volante Type: Retelling

Summary:

A mixture of a platform and ladders game and a horizontal scrolling shoot'em up that was published by Micro Design aka Solar Software for various 8-bit homecomputers.

Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/monkey-magic/3030-50064/

Link: N/A

[81scorp]

Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (Helen Slater, Supergirl, 1984)

Cruella (Emma Stone, Cruella, 2021)

Ursula/Vanessa (Jessica Alexander, The Little Mermaid, 2023)

I`m thinking of using these as a reference pics for drawings in the future. Im posting it here (so I know where I have it) in case our homecomputer dies… (again).

(Not that that happens often, but it has happened.)

[radiophd]

señor coconut y su conjunto -- homecomputer

[adafruit]

🎄💾🗓️ Day 18: Retrocomputing Advent Calendar - Commodore 64🎄💾🗓️

The Commodore 64, released in 1982, is one of the ones we keep hearing got many people their start in their own computing history. Powered by a MOS Technology 6510 processor at 1.02 MHz and featuring 64 KB of RAM, it became the best-selling single computer model of all time, with an estimated 12.5–17 million units sold. Its graphics were driven by the VIC-II chip, capable of 16 colors, hardware sprites, and smooth scrolling, while the SID (Sound Interface Device) chip delivered advanced audio, supporting three voices with waveforms and filters, making it a lot of fun for gaming and music.

Featured a built-in BASIC interpreter, allowing users to write their own programs out-of-the-box. The C64’s affordability, large software library, lots of games, productivity, and educational applications made it a household name. It connected to TVs as monitors and supported peripherals like the 1541 floppy disk drive, datasette, and various joysticks. With over 10,000 commercial software titles and a thriving homebrew scene, the C64 helped define a generation of computer enthusiasts.

Its impact on gaming was gigantic, iconic titles like The Last Ninja, Maniac Mansion, and Impossible Mission. The C64 also inspired a demoscene, where programmers pushed its hardware for visual and audio effects. The Commodore 64 remains a symbol of computing for the masses and creative innovation, still loved by retrocomputing fans today.

Check out the National Museum of American History, and Wikipedia. https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_334636 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64

And…! An excellent story from Jepler -

== While I started on the VIC 20, the Commodore 64 was my computer for a lot longer. Its SID sound chip was a headline feature, and many of my memories of it center around music. Starting with Ultima III, each game in the series had a different soundtrack for each environment (though each one was on a pretty short loop, it probably drove my folks nuts when I would play for hours). There were music editors floating around, so I tried my hand at arranging music for its 3 independent voices, though I can't say I was any good or that I have any of the music now. You could also download "SID tunes" on the local BBSes, where people with hopefully a bit more skill had arranged everything from classical to Beatles to 80s music.

Folks are still creating cool new music on the Commodore 64. One current creator that I like a great deal is Linus Åkesson. Two videos from 2024 using the Commodore 64 that really impressed me were were a "Making 8-bit Music From Scratch at the Commodore 64 BASIC Prompt", a live coding session (http://www.linusakesson.net/programming/music-from-scratch/index.php) and Bach Forever (http://www.linusakesson.net/scene/bach-forever/index.php) a piece played by Åkesson on two Commodore 64s.

Like so many things, you can also recreate the experience online. Here's the overworld music for Ultima III: https://deepsid.chordian.net/?file=/MUSICIANS/A/Arnold_Kenneth/Ultima_III-Exodus.sid&subtune=1 -- the site has hundreds or thousands of other SIDs available to play right in the browser.

Have first computer memories? Post’em up in the comments, or post yours on socialz’ and tag them #firstcomputer #retrocomputing – See you back here tomorrow!

[mingos-commodoreblog]

HVSC (High Voltage SID Collection) #82 released

[liminalmindcore]

Commodore 16

[archiveosorg]

JavaCPC

JavaCPC – an Amstrad CPC-Emulator in JAVA, based on JEMU by R. Wilson. I am searching for good JAVA-coders who are also knowledgable in emulating 8bit homecomputers. https://archivegame.org/javacpc/

[ijakollamsworld]

WHO IS THE REAL WATCHDOG HERE? [Second Style] * Description Foto n Video : Doctor Starling IJA-KOLLAM * Edward n his wife Jane, the hedonists of a large house, bought an expensive petdog from their Hindu familyfriend Soman n named it James, as their watchdog. Their only daughter Shirley, does not accompany them, when they go on outings, as she runs an accountancy-related business from her homecomputer. So they take their dog with them. But before they leave, they both sneak a peep n confirm if Jane's widowed n impoverished brother Sylvester, whom they hate for no reason, living in a small house, next door to them, is there.

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