Recent content by benali72

If you like to play around with lots of old computer hardware, you might try your local Free Geek. Free Geek is a not-for-profit, unpaid volunteer organization that accepts donations of old computers, then re-uses what can be re-used and recycles the rest. The computers we fix up and give away...

Hi, I have a bunch of old laptops and power cord adapters. Some match up, but some don't. Could I ask for help in understanding how adapter power ratings work? (I searched the web but couldn't find good explanations). I see Volts and Amps rated listed on each adapter and on the back of...

I found a nice Apple III someone put by the curbside and it looks like it still works. But it was lightly rained on overnight. If I let it dry out completely before turning it on, will it start up? (I know that turning on any electronic item while it's wet will kill it, but I don't know...

Looking to buy Windows XP Corp Pro, please email if you have it. Thanx.

I happened to use an old 486 today when I was down in the basement and needed to do some quick text processing. Man, does it boot fast compared to today's systems! I booted the machine, got into Windows 3.1, and then into Notepad quicker than my new 3.2 ghz machine with 1 gig RAM even boots...

FREE for your pickup in Evanston IL (a suburb just north of Chicago)... All I ask is that you be sincerely interested in this stuff for yourself (NOT for resale on Ebay or elsewhere). If interested, send me a private message and I'll tell you where to pick it up. We'll schedule a day and...

RE: I make useful machines from garbage Hi everone! I'm so glad to find this board.... it's like a self-help session for me. Yes, there are others who are interested in old PCs too! I am not alone! (thought I might have to go on Oprah or something). I have this wierd hobby... I live on...

Hi, I'm a reasonably knowledgable PC guy but no absolutely nothing about Macs. Today I found an old Power Mac 7200/90 curbside. I'd love to get it working and play around with it. A couple of beginner questlons -- 1- The mouse was missing and I notice it takes a 4-pin connector (instead of...