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chris.mcmahon.co.uk
Proud geek, radio ham (G6FCI), amateur meteorologist and astronomer, IoT dabbler, server manager, web site developer/manager. Retired after 40 years working in various IT roles from developer to cybersecurity manager. #Blackpool #BlackpoolFC #Hamradio
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After 39 years I'm using a Tatung Einstein again. I'm having to use the RF input on the TV (remember them?) because the RGB output is analogue and the HDMI converter I have is for TTL signals. The picture isn't too bad for 40 year old electronics though. #retrocomputing #tatung #einstein

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Bringing back memories! A Tatung Einstein TC01 computer from 1984. I last used one in early 1986 before I moved into corporate IT. I did quite a bit of work with the Einstein in the couple of years before that so I've long wanted one of my own. #retrocomputing #tatung #einstein

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Irish VHF beacons off-air for the foreseeable future - Feb 2025... ei7gl.blogspot.com/2025/02/iris...

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

I've finally found a Tatung Einstein TC01 to buy at a reasonable price. There are no 3" disks (media) with it but an early upgrade will be to fit a couple of 3.5"drives. I'm looking forward to reliving another part of the early 1980's where I did a lot of work on these computers!

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Testing an interesting app - OpenVibe - which allows viewing and cross posting from/to Mastodon and Bluesky (and Nostr and Threads) at the same time.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Ha.

submitted 28 days ago • 26 comments

Just looking for info about indoor webcams that don't need a subscription and found a site with recommendations of exactly what I was looking for. Their #1 best option was a camera with a rechargeable battery and solar panel...for indoor use? 😱

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

This is my new mantra.

submitted 34 days ago • 119 comments

In case you've not seen the Met Office Amber wind warning for tomorrow in #Blackpool - weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... Please be careful!

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

Still a couple of chilly nights ahead but it looks like we're getting past the worst of the icy weather. Might even be some sunshine at Bloomfield Road on Saturday #UTMP

submitted 40 days ago • 1 comment