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Netscape 1.0 in Windows 11

Nix McRetro // 21st November 2021 // IBM PC, Linux, Microsoft

Well that was unexpected. But I guess it’s good to see Netscape 1.0 working under Windows 11. That’s pretty impressive! Alright, maybe “working” is a little subjective but good on Microsoft for keeping legacy code around forever. Not always a bad thing. Sirius Technologies Modem Diagnostic Tool Version 3.01. Looks... Continue reading

Multimeter Mayhem

Nix McRetro // 5th November 2021 // Repairs

Look at what can be achieved if you believe in yourself. This multimeter was a disaster zone before and now it can now detect an open line (OL) again and, well, turn on! This particular multimeter, an AideTek.com VC97+, had a few corroded Varta batteries in the battery compartment that... Continue reading

The GeoCities Archive - Rebuild Complete

Nix McRetro // 1st November 2021 // Guides, Programming, YouTube

It’s alive! While it has taken just about all my free time over the past month, I can honestly say it has been worth it. The GeoCities Archive can now live on in my corner of the world wide web on a Raspberry Pi 3. You might ask why? My... Continue reading

The GeoCities Archive Rebuild Blog

Nix McRetro // 24th October 2021 // Guides, Programming, YouTube

I’ve been working on dialling up on a MiSTer since April 2021. In the longer term I knew I would need websites that were small enough to browser over an old web browser. Enter GeoCities. Deleted by Yahoo in 2009, Archive Team saved a fair chunk of it. It’s not... Continue reading

Cicadas and Leafhoppers

Nix McRetro // 14th October 2021 // Nature

I love cicada season! Giant bugs. Everyone loves giant bugs! These shells are from the every so tiny Silver Princess (Yoyetta celis). I always find these ones trapped in spiderwebs, they’ve got a knack for it. These shells would be around 1-1.5cm long. Hang on, what’s this guy got on... Continue reading