Episode 56: Keeping Vintage Macs Alive with Steve AKA Mac84

They call it retro, which means old, but cool.

Special guest Steve, AKA Mac84, joins Dan and Jake to talk all things retro. Ever wanted to restore an old Mac but didn't know where to start? How about collecting old Apple clones? We've got all your favorite flea market and eBay finds right here. Listen for some nostalgia and commiseration!

Recorded January 15, 2020

Links

• Mac84tv on Youtube
• History of Clones Part 1 - Mac84tv
• Mac84 Website or Retro version for vintage Macs
• Why Apple Allowed Mac Clones - RMC The Cave
• The Creative SurroundStation - Hardware-One Reviews
• Philips Hue Wall Switch Module
• Macintosh IIcx - Wikipedia
• Wink gives customers one extra week after accusations of extortion [U] - 9to5Mac
• Why do computers die? - Computer Clan
• CHM Oral History: Ted Selker, Trackpoint Inventor
• Recap A Mac

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:23 - Special Guest Steve AKA Mac84 00:15:11 - Steve's First Mac 00:23:59 - What's Going On In Your Tech Life? 00:33:04 - The HomeKit Chronicles - Philps Hue Wall Switch Module 00:39:43 - Steve's Wink Light Woes 00:52:35 - Jake's Arlo Baby Monitor Ultimatum 00:56:54 - Repairing and Restoring Vintage Macs 01:18:00 - Collecting Clones and Vintage Macs 01:38:50 - Outtro and Credits