That Geek Guy

- Season 1

(2014)

In this edition of that Geek Guy, Steve introduces us to the Commodore 128 computer and a couple of hardware hacks that were developed to help speed up performance in regards to disc access.

On this edition of That Geek Guy, Steve takes a further look into Commodore computer mods for what what he calls the "Ultimate Commodore Computer Hack."

During the 1980's, Commodore dominated the market with a whopping 30%-40% market share thanks to its aggressive marketing campaigns. But it wasn't just good advertising that made the Commodore 64 such a success. Steve takes us inside the Commodore 64 to see what else contributed to this legendary machine becoming the best selling computer of all time.

Learn how to reverse the yellowing that affects most vintage computers and components. Has your old computer turned yellow or brown with age? You've probably tried everything from SimpleGreen to rubbing alcohol and aren't ready to resort to painting your classic computer case. So what can you do? For this tutorial, we'll demonstrate a simple process that involves a common household chemical and the power of the sun to restore a 1983 Apple IIe back to its original color.

The Indus GT claims to be 400% faster than the Commodore 1541 Floppy Drive. Watch as we conduct a side-by-side comparison of Commodore's flagship 1541 along with the C-1571 and third-party Indus GT.

Learn how to build an industrial themed computer desk using off the shelf parts in this informative DIY presentation. This build requires little cutting and uses common hand tools for assembly. On a skill level of 1-10, this could be rated as a 3 or 4.

Is the Indus GT really 400% faster than Commodore's stock 1541 Floppy Drive? In Part 1 we measured the raw read and write speeds of the Indus GT against Commodore's 1541 and 1571. This time, we 'll once again compare these three drives, only this time utilizing speed optimization tools such as the Epyx Fast Load cartridge and the Indus GT Fast I/O software. Which drive will prove to be the fasted overall? Watch and find out.

Another DIY tutorial wherein we demonstrate how to install JiffyDOS into a Commodore 1571 floppy disk drive. With just a few simple tools, this procedure cane be accomplished in just a matter of minutes. This project is a 3 on a difficulty scale of 1 to 10.

When Nintendo announced it would be bringing back the Nintendo Entertainment System as a retro game concept, it created quite a stir among video game enthusiast. On the day it was released, we were fortunate enough to acquire one before they completely sold out. Join us as we reveal the highly anticipated Nintendo Mini NES game console, the NES Classic Edition.

Another DIY tutorial wherein we demonstrate how to install a modern LED display in a vintage Disco Fever pinball machine from 1978. The components featured in this video provide a simple to install upgrade option that fits most classic pinball machines. While this demonstration utilizes classic amber, these displays can also be found in bright blue as well as red. NOTE: Thanks to observant viewer, who pointed out that we mistakenly used the term LCD instead of LED throughout the video. *grin* Thanks for the catch.

The GQ Electronics GQ-5200 SMD Rework Soldering Station is an inexpensive, high-quality product that get's the job done. Join us as we reveal what's inside the box. Afterwards, we'll demonstrate how to operate the unit and provide a few helpful tips.

A comprehensive review of the GW01 Smart Watch, an iPhone and Android compatible smart watch that can be found for under $100. Jump ahead to 1:05 to skip the update and watch the review.