Version 12.8 of the Workbench distribution "Amikit" is available to all registered users free of charge. The software collection has been expanded to include the Jump'n Run "Absolute Zero" and the "World Construction Set" as well as a utility that enables the use of joypads. You can now switch between different windows with the key combination LeftAmiga-Tab.

https://www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-03-00037-EN.html

The #Amiga 500 in its natural environment: on the desk with its top off and me tinkering to my hearts content. Installing and configuring the #PiStorm and #RaspberryPi it powers. #Commodore #Retro #16bit #Computing #Workbench #AmigaOS #80stechnology #Gotek

First new workable section completed. 3/4” cabinet plywood, fir 2x4s, many screws #handmade #maker #workshop #workbench

holy shit team bike look at this:

[Post has been removed, but I saved the pictures in a reply below. GO LOOK!]

it's a fold-up workbench with a bike rack made by some DIYer in the 1980s out of plywood, it's still working, and it's being given away on Craigslist

if nothing else there are some design ideas here if you wanted to build something yourself

AmigaGPT 2.1.2 – ChatGPT Client for AmigaOS and MorphOS
#AmigaGPT #AmigaOS #MorphOS #ChatGPT #DalleAI #AIOnAmiga #OpenAI #RetroComputing #AmigaCommunity #AIForAmiga #AmigaSoftware #CreativeAI #GPT4 #AmigaInnovation #RetroTech #AmigaForever #SpeechSynthesis #AICompanion #Workbench
https://theoasisbbs.com/amigagpt-chatgpt-client-for-amigaos-and-morphos/?feed_id=974&_unique_id=6776a36cacaec

Part 1/3
The continuing efforts with the #ThinkPad #W510:
A nice surprise is this has four (4) #DIMM slots, so I was able to upgrade the memory to 32GB (and tested out fine with #MEMTest86+ ver 7)!

Unfortunately, getting an #OS installed has been problematic. As I mentioned previously, to use this as my #workbench #laptop for testing, #imaging, and #wiping #HardDrives and #SSDs (leveraging that #eSATA port) all the manufacturer and optimal #opensource tools are on #Windows.
I started with the #Win11 LTSP: Booted up fine, initial install was fine – and the initial boot want to a black screen with a blinking cursor.
Ok, let me try #Win10 64-bit LTSP with the same results: Booted up fine, initial install was fine – and the initial boot want to a black screen with a blinking cursor.

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#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware #lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #ThinkPadRepair #WasteNoWantNot

The next #thinkpad on my #workbench is an #E450 – I grabbed this from #ewaste to provide a family member a better laptop. It has a #i5-5200U at 2.2Ghz, and a max 16GB of #DDR3L #RAM so it can/should run #Win11, #linux, or #BSD with ease. The IO is ok, with multiple #USB3 ports, #HDMI, #ethernet and a memory card reader. This is a decent form factor, weight, and would make a decent laptop for someone. Though no docking station capabilities, they removed the port underneath.

There is a big BUT with this laptop though: it keeps freezing, and the video is glitching. Which may be why it went to ewaste…

I upgraded the DDR3L RAM to 16GB, and wiped the 500GB SSD that came with it.
Starting installing #Win11, and I let it install and reboot so I could refill my tea – to come back and the laptop was frozen with a black screen.
I rebooted, and it froze on the initial Win11 change password screen.
I rebooted again, went into the #Lenovo #BIOS #diagnostic tool, and started the full tests. As the test were running, I touched the nub and the video started glitching. Letting the test continue, the laptop froze while testing.

So, is this beyond time & effort to get working – or pull the spare parts and move on from?

(images attached)

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#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware #lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #ThinkPadRepair #WasteNoWantNot
#makeShitMonday #showmewhatyougot

The next #thinkpad on my #workbench is a #W510 – it has an #eSATA port as well as multiple #USB3 ports, #expresscard, #displayport, #smartcard, memory card reader, #DVD/#CDRW, with a max 16GM of #DDR3 #RAM so it can run #Win11 (if you are careful) or #linux with ease. This will be a good replacement for my workbench laptop for testing and #wiping #HardDrives and #SSDs

But: the processor is only an i7-Q270 1.6 Ghz
This will be a dog with #Windoz

So I am researching which & where to get a #CPU upgrade.
According to #thinkwiki https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:W510 Some models came with an Intel Quad Core Extreme Processor i7-920XM (2.0GHz 1333MHz 8MB L3).

But wowzas the couple I found were expensive as all hell.

Any thoughts on
a) where to find one of these #CPUs at a reasonable cost; possibly locally in the SF bay area?
b) Is/are there other #CPUs that would work in the W510 motherboard that would provide more bang for the buck?

TIA!

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware #lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #ThinkPadRepair #WasteNoWantNot

Як вам моє робоче місце (нова версія)

Among all of the other small hand tools on my electronic workbench, these two are always within easy reach. I've had those Klein scissors for about 25 years, and the screwdriver for about 15. In fact, I liked that screwdriver so much I bought a second one to keep in my regular toolbox.

What small tools do you keep on your electronic workbench? I'm not talking about the side cutters that everyone has on their bench, I want to know what you have that's unique to you. What's important to your particular workflow? What ones are special to you? Post pictures if you can!

#Electronics #Workbench #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

GNOME Workbench 47: Ein Beispiel

GNOME Workbench lädt zum Experimentieren mit GTK 4 und Libadwaita, ein. Wir demonstrieren die in Version 47 eingebaute automatische Vervollständigungsfunktion anhand eines Beispiels.

#Gnome #libadwaita #Workbench #GNOME_GTK4_Anwendungen #Desktop_Umgebungen #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/gnome-workbench-47-ein-beispiel

Mówiłem, że sprzątam garaż żeby zrobić miejsce na nowy stół?
No to jest!
No co?! Dla mnie jest nowa¹, wcześniej jej nie miałem. xD

Prawda że cudna?

¹ strugnica

#Windowfriday

Workshop in the engine shed of the Stoomtrein Leiden Katwijk ¦ Werkplaats in de locomotiefloods van de Stoomtrein Leiden Katwijk

#Locomotivefloods #EngineShed #Lokschuppen #Stoomtrein #Steamtrain #Dampfzug #Leiden #Katwijk #Valkenburg #ZuidHolland #Holland #Nederland #Netherlands #Niederlande #Werkplaats #Workshop #Werkstatt #Werkbank #Workbench #Gereedschap #Tools #Werkzeug #Fotografie #Photography #Snapshot #PublicDomain #VensterVrijdag #FensterFreitag

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