Retro Computing
Latest Acquisition - Osborne one
The Osborne 1 holds a pivotal place in computing history as the first commercially successful portable computer.
Smiggy's Blog
Articles on retro computing, electronics repair, and classic horror by Smiggy from Rainhill, UK
Retro Computing
Restoring a Commodore 64 — Smiggy's Retro Workshop
Join Smiggy on a journey to bring a classic Commodore 64 back to life in his Rainhill workshop. Full teardown, cleaning, and recap guide inside.
Electronics Repair
Soldering 101 — Smiggy's Guide to Electronics Repair Basics
Smiggy shares essential soldering tips for beginners getting into electronics repair. From iron selection to perfect joints.
Classic Horror
Top 10 Classic Horror Films — Smiggy's Frightful Favourites
Smiggy counts down his top 10 classic horror movies of all time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers — the definitive Smiggy horror list.
Electronics Repair
Repairing a Broken CRT Monitor — Smiggy's Electronics Workshop
Smiggy tackles a dead CRT monitor repair in his Rainhill electronics workshop. Flyback transformer diagnosis and capacitor replacement guide.
Retro Computing
The BBC Micro — Britain's Greatest Computer? Smiggy Investigates
Smiggy explores the legacy of the BBC Micro, the computer that taught a generation of British kids to code. A retro computing deep dive from Rainhill.
Classic Horror
Universal Monsters — Smiggy's Guide to Classic Horror's Golden Age
Smiggy explores the Universal Monsters era — Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man and more. A classic horror retrospective from Rainhill.