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arstechnica, 9 months ago to random

Microsoft, Adobe, and others have dropped support for old PostScript fonts

PostScript Type 1 fonts are decades old, but apps supported them until recently.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/microsoft-adobe-and-others-have-dropped-support-for-old-postscript-fonts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

Whew, finally fixed this up for my pal Ken. Now to pack it up and send it on its way.

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

Happy birthday to the original Apple iMac! 🥳

A while back I did some fun videos about the original iMac and the the booming USB ecosystem. Check it out!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5j9eVz2TrPTLasIQK5FUnIXp42TGYmyc

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

Because a friend found a Mac with this upgrade, I scoured the Wayback Machine and eventually found the software and manual for the ProG3 CPU upgrade.

https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/formac-prog3-driver-and-manual-zif-pci

https://archive.org/details/formac-prog3-CPU-upgrade-software-driver-and-user-manual-macintosh

It is now uploaded for easy access! 🙂

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

Freshly scanned! ✨

The Key Tronic MacPro Plus user's guide / manual for their keyboard. If you need to know what those dip switches do... this is for you!

https://archive.org/details/key-tronic-macpro-plus-keyboard-users-guide-manual

#ArchiveEverything

mac84tv, 9 months ago to retrocomputing

Let's take an in-depth look at the BlueSCSI v2 and test out some new features like... Wi-Fi ?! 😮

🔗 https://youtu.be/AR2boVHnbLk

#BlueSCSI #RetroComputing #Macintosh

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

I need to build the Epson 740i printer infinity gauntlet. I’m so close... does anyone know where I can find a purple one? 😅

mac84tv, 9 months ago to StreetFighter

Let's make some horrible art with some terribly buggy software... the Super Street Fighter II and Jurassic Park Poster Kits!

Try it out for yourself and share your awful creations!

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahJlxOJgNNc

#StreetFighter #JurassicPark #RetroComputing

ActionRetro, 9 months ago to random

Welp, I think I'm going to make the EV plunge with a used 2020 Model 3 😬

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

This world is such a terribly wasteful place...

There's a video going around of an iMac being through into a pile or ewaste and setting off a chain reaction of iMac like dominoes.

Outdated policies prevent working PCs or parts from being donated to institutions who may have ZERO equipment.

These could have been used as media players, for educational games, or to teach others how to repair electronics. 👎 Ugh

Link to video: https://twitter.com/SwiftOnSecurity/status/1683979879065214976

mac84tv, 9 months ago to random

This past weekend I woke up super early to attend the System Source swap meet and checked out their amazing computer museum. It was totally worth the trip! 😍 Video coming soon!

Museum info: https://museum.syssrc.com/

Upcoming Swap Meet info: https://vcfed.org/

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mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

Freshly archived! 💿 Apple's Media ToolKit from the mid 1990's!

Here are three examples from 1993, and one from 1994, I'll add more as I come across them.

These Mac CDs include product photos, data sheets, ad slicks, audio radio ads, and so much more!

https://archive.org/details/apple-media-kit-cd-rom-archive/

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mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

Here's another supporter exclusive update video. Thanks again for all your support!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-behind-q-86282337

(You can also find this on YouTube if you are a member)

mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

All aboard! 🚂

The Macintosh Express Screensaver has arrived!

This was found on a 1992 Apple sales CD-ROM. These interactive screensaver demos were designed to help sell Macintosh systems. Check it out!

🔗 https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/macintosh-express-screeensaver-and-movie-demos

#ArchiveEverything

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mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

My Apple ImageWriter II dot matrix printer (3rd revision model) is reeking of old capacitors… 🐠 👃

It looks like I’ll be making a recapping guide for it soon. (Unless there is one already.)

Although it currently still passes the self test! 😅

mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

Join me and Kai Robinson this afternoon as we try to resurrect a Macintosh IIci!

...and by "we", I mean I bash my head against a logic board while crying and Kai provides ingenious ideas. Either way, there will be fireworks! 🎇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcvFtYyxLSs

mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

Let's continue trying to repair some cranky Mac boards!

https://www.youtube.com/live/uElO9H3c-L8

mac84tv, 10 months ago to random

Who needs some Friday afternoon entertainment?

Let's try and get this Mac IIci working again...

https://youtube.com/live/69ucWCzrb1s

mac84tv, 11 months ago to random

Some nice light reading at the beach 🏖️

mac84tv, 11 months ago to random

Last weekend was the always amazing VCF Swap Meet!

Please enjoy this look at what I saw, who I met, and what I picked up.🍎

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4DVhM3ECl0

mac84tv, 11 months ago to random

Whew! I can squeak out one more year with my PowerBook 100 😅

mac84tv, 11 months ago to random

I’ll eagerly awaiting this rumored QuickTime VR update!

mac84tv, 11 months ago to random

Let's take a crack at this cranky Quadra 840 AV again!

📺https://youtube.com/live/2hKdt-vPnDA

mac84tv, 11 months ago to linux

Presenting MkLinux Developer Release 1 (May 1996) for Apple Power Macintosh! 💿🐧

I spent good money on eBay so I could archive this historic disc. So fire up that Power Mac 6100! 🔥

Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/mklinux-developer-release-1-may-1996-apple-power-macintosh

#linux #mklinux #apple

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