As a 32-bit operating system, Windows XP can only handle a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. So far, so clear – but, similar to the RetroBooks, the […]
Retro-XP-PC #3:
A good Board is crucial
The choice of CPU poses a real problem: the most powerful processor for which the appropriate workstation boards were developed at the time had “only” 6 cores. However, […]
Retro-XP-PC #2:
Four Ivy Bridge Cores?
As previously determined in the RetroBook project, the maximum Intel processor generation officially supported by Windows XP is the third generation, codenamed Ivy Bridge. This represents a slight […]
The problem with low-quality switches in expensive mice (and how to fix it!)
Anyone who owns a mouse and uses it extensively will have encountered the same problem over the last 10+ years: at some point, a single click turns into […]
Cleanly remove graphics drivers in Windows
When using the uninstall routines from AMD, Intel, or Nvidia, remnants often remain that can cause problems. To uninstall the existing graphics driver cleanly, you should always use […]
Modified drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs
Not too long ago, I came across modified drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs that are supposed to fix bugs and maximize performance. First, I read about the so-called […]
USB-C Li-Ion battery replacement for alkaline – charging and storage holder
After using several of these AA Li-ion batteries for some time, we needed a way to store them sensibly. At the same time, it should be possible to […]
Adequate replacement for AA and AAA alkaline batteries
We’ve all been there: the moment you need a device, the batteries are dead. Or how often do we throw away alkaline AA or AAA batteries, especially in […]