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@cndnretro

Lover of all things Retro. My biggest accomplishment is that I have not been seriously injured during any retro repairs!

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A Canadian Looking At Maple Linux
A Canadian Looking At Maple Linux YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

Today on my second channel, I am looking at a #Linux Distro made right here in #Canada I have high hopes for #MapleLinux will it live up to them?
youtu.be/3qbL7Ev3L_Y

05.03.2026 17:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
VIC 20: An Introduction To BASIC Unit 4
VIC 20: An Introduction To BASIC Unit 4 YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Today I am continuing to look at the Introduction To BASIC set that I have for my #Commodore #VIC20 As I learn the ins and outs of its #BASICProgramming
youtu.be/T-IoIarkMms

26.02.2026 18:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An Introduction To BASIC Units 1-3
An Introduction To BASIC Units 1-3 YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

I have a couple of #BASIC programming tutorials for my #VIC20 and #Commodore64 So... time to learn BASIC like it's the early 80s! #Retro #RetroProgramming #RetroComputer
youtu.be/6Ja_--O2iSs

07.02.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Can My Commodore 64 Teach Me Music?
Can My Commodore 64 Teach Me Music? YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Today I am looking at an add on for my #Commodore64 Can it do the impossible and teach me music? #Retro #RetroComputer
youtu.be/KJOfJZfRLsQ

16.01.2026 18:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
What Can I Do With A $24 Computer?
What Can I Do With A $24 Computer? YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

The other day I bought a 12 year old, $24 Computer on E-Bay. Just what can I do with a #dell #optiplex7020 without doing ANY upgrades?
youtu.be/cyiTk0lPnn8

07.01.2026 04:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Cheapest Fight Stick I Could Find
The Cheapest Fight Stick I Could Find YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

I bought the cheapest fight stick I could find. A #NS002 #FightStick how bad could it be? I am going to do some #RetroGaming to see how it work with a variety of emulators. #ColorComputer #Atari400 #Commodore64
youtu.be/QkFVdHYHmGA

25.12.2025 02:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Upgrading And Installing Linux On A 2012 Mac Mini
Upgrading And Installing Linux On A 2012 Mac Mini YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

On my second YouTube channel I am upgrading and giving a new life to a #2012macmini with #linux and a new Hard Drive. Then I am going to play some #retro #ArcadeGames
youtu.be/69seb00e0Js

17.12.2025 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Moving My Windows Using Family To Linux
Moving My Windows Using Family To Linux YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

I am moving my #Windows using family over to #Linux because our kitchen computer is way under powered for Windows 11 and I refuse to buy a new one! I am looking at setting it up and installing what I think they will need in this video.
youtu.be/7-FMDe0x-VU

05.12.2025 18:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Electronic Book Game Part 4: Creating And Moving A Character
Electronic Book Game Part 4: Creating And Moving A Character YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Ready for some more #BASIC goodness on my #TRS80 #CoCo Well, today I am continuing to try and write a game for the #ElectronicBook Hopefully I can get a character made and moving around the screen...
youtu.be/hqPQKMwXuVE

03.12.2025 17:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Windows AND Linux: Making My New Computer Dual Boot
Windows AND Linux: Making My New Computer Dual Boot YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

I recently built a new computer and am running #Linux on it. Unfortunately I do need things from my #Windows drive of my old computer. Time to make my new computer #dualBoot
youtu.be/QgGZKFZSgPU

19.11.2025 05:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Making A USB Boot Drive
Making A USB Boot Drive YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

Since the end of #Windows10, a lot of people may be looking to change the OS on their computer. Here is a quick video to help people that may not know how to make a USB #BootDrive
youtu.be/VtXb8uTjdfQ

25.10.2025 20:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Gaming On My Commodore Laptop
Gaming On My Commodore Laptop YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Now That I have saved a #Dell Laptop from the end of #Windows10 with #CommodoreOS it is time to (attempt) some #retrogaming
youtu.be/my4mHcYfBgE

18.10.2025 16:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Saving A Windows 10 Laptop With Commodore
Saving A Windows 10 Laptop With Commodore YouTube video by Kenadian Tech Videos

I finally have a video done for my second channel! I am using #Commodore to save a very underpowered #Windows10 #Inspiron from #Windows10EndOfLife
youtu.be/GNhZQn43__s

13.10.2025 16:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
3227 KM Road Trip With The  Roaming Spectrum
3227 KM Road Trip With The Roaming Spectrum YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

I recently got the Roaming Spectrum for a short while...so I took it on a road trip! #retroComputer #Retrogaming
youtu.be/V4fKGPyvSP4

08.10.2025 00:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My house has started decorating it self for #Halloween #Spider

06.10.2025 20:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just a random Pigeon photo

03.10.2025 15:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Programming The Electronic Book: Creating The Screen Layout
Programming The Electronic Book: Creating The Screen Layout YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

I am continuing my #SepTandy videos with more #BASIC #Programming on my #TRS80 #ColorComputer trying to make a game for the Electronic Book
youtu.be/Ibifdw145iA

19.09.2025 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Had to say goodbye to my kitty companion today. She has been with me for 16 years. R.I.P. Shadow

18.09.2025 01:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Perfect night on the water for some fishing!

13.09.2025 02:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Programming For The Electronic Book: Math Is Hard
Programming For The Electronic Book: Math Is Hard YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Time to tackle more #BASICProgramming on my #ElectronicBook for my #TRS80 #ColorComputer I am going to try refining the routine for reading the input. #RetroGaming #Tandy
youtu.be/kCPzTBJdgcw

05.09.2025 15:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Popcorn over the campfire!

24.08.2025 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Had a visitor at my back deck

21.08.2025 22:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I Found Some Commodore Paddles
I Found Some Commodore Paddles YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

New YouTube Video Time! This time I found myself some #Commodore Paddles, how do they compare to the #Atari2600 paddles I have been using? Time for some #RetroGaming
youtu.be/xBtwGkEN-3s

21.08.2025 21:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My Sunflowers are almost at the second story window!

12.08.2025 16:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Channel Donation For My VIC20
A Channel Donation For My VIC20 YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Just recieved a donation to my YouTube channel for my #Commodore #VIC20 Its the #Penultimate2 cartridge! Time to look at it #RetroGaming #RetroComputer
youtu.be/5j4OyV3DT4k

12.08.2025 16:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Programming For The Electronic Book: Proof Of Concept
Programming For The Electronic Book: Proof Of Concept YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

I recently looked at the Electronic Book for the #TRS80 #ColorComputer and thought it had a lot of unrealized potential. I am going to muster all of #BASIC programming skill and see if I can make it do something! #RetroGaming
youtu.be/q3Pf-wfpRw0

25.07.2025 13:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
What Is This And Can I Game On It?
What Is This And Can I Game On It? YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

I bought something from a charity shop and have no idea what it is...I think it's a computer. My question is: Will I be able to game on it? #RetroGaming #MysteryComputer
youtu.be/ftv_HsBjVNM

17.07.2025 14:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Using Wine To Run Retro Emulators On Linux
Using Wine To Run Retro Emulators On Linux YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

Time to try and save another computer from the end of #windows10 with #Linux This time I am using #Wine to run some #RetroEmulators for some #RetroGaming
youtu.be/NXBuzXaPrRE

26.06.2025 19:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A beautiful evening relaxing at the cabin

26.06.2025 01:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Looking At The TRS 80 Electronic Book
Looking At The TRS 80 Electronic Book YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things

New video time! I am looking at the #ElectronicBook for the #TRS80 #ColorComputer #RetroHardware #RetroGaming
youtu.be/4gwsVifJNP0

19.06.2025 16:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0