retroedgetech https://video.retroedge.tech/c/retroedgetech Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:33:47 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Toraifōsu retroedgetech https://video.retroedge.tech/lazy-static/avatars/2fe65804-e56c-487f-a1ca-bad47560f7ba.jpg https://video.retroedge.tech/c/retroedgetech All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.retroedge.tech/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. <![CDATA[How to install programs in Linux Mint - Software Manager and Terminal]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/5nN12giLCxtFo6fjcDE76M https://video.retroedge.tech/w/5nN12giLCxtFo6fjcDE76M Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:33:27 GMT How to install programs in Linux Mint Debian Edition or similar versions of Linux.

]]> retroedgetech Education nonadult How to install programs in Linux Mint - Software Manager and Terminal How to install programs in Linux Mint Debian Edition or similar versions of Linux. <![CDATA[Network and Bluetooth in the Linux Mint (Cinnamon) applet panel]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/mcXJEkdZhgrp9mPLwU2VqZ https://video.retroedge.tech/w/mcXJEkdZhgrp9mPLwU2VqZ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:17:18 GMT Overview of where the network and bluetooth applets are on the bottom panel on Linux Mint.

Wireless and Wired networks can be toggled on and off.

]]> retroedgetech Education nonadult Network and Bluetooth in the Linux Mint (Cinnamon) applet panel Overview of where the network and bluetooth applets are on the bottom panel on Linux Mint. Wireless and Wired networks can be toggled on and off. <![CDATA[Xeon processor in Dell Opliplex 3010 SFF]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/7m5tHDCnYkKtjfBZvEy6GR https://video.retroedge.tech/w/7m5tHDCnYkKtjfBZvEy6GR Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:44:47 GMT Successfully upgraded a Dell Optiplex 3010 to a Xeon e3-1225 v2 processor, replacing the i5-3450 that was originally in the computer.

Also was able to replace the memory with ECC memory (PC3L-12800E) - Registered memory won't work, though.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Xeon processor in Dell Opliplex 3010 SFF Successfully upgraded a Dell Optiplex 3010 to a Xeon e3-1225 v2 processor, replacing the i5-3450 that was originally in the computer. Also was able to replace the memory with ECC memory (PC3L-12800E) - Registered memory won't work, though. ... <![CDATA[Fix keyboard issue on ThinkPad laptops - Turn off "Fast Boot"]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/3thNuK6JoYWXJsTdn6uNvP https://video.retroedge.tech/w/3thNuK6JoYWXJsTdn6uNvP Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:34:53 GMT If the keyboard does not work on a ThinkPad laptop from a cold boot running Windows, turning off the "Fast Boot" feature will likely fix it.

]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Fix keyboard issue on ThinkPad laptops - Turn off "Fast Boot" If the keyboard does not work on a ThinkPad laptop from a cold boot running Windows, turning off the "Fast Boot" feature will likely fix it. <![CDATA[Changing the "Compatibility Mode" of an application in Windows 11 - LibreOffice fix]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/x3XkH1Ur7jtinjC91h3pAo https://video.retroedge.tech/w/x3XkH1Ur7jtinjC91h3pAo Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:09:00 GMT Some people have had trouble opening LibreOffice on Windows 11. Changing the "Compatibility Mode" of the application seems to fix the issue (or at least be a functional workaround).

]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Changing the "Compatibility Mode" of an application in Windows 11 - LibreOffice fix Some people have had trouble opening LibreOffice on Windows 11. Changing the "Compatibility Mode" of the application seems to fix the issue (or at least be a functional workaround). <![CDATA[Defective by Design: Why the hinge failed on this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/tYxYKEapNsxkR2gAAvfkvC https://video.retroedge.tech/w/tYxYKEapNsxkR2gAAvfkvC Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:14:35 GMT Laptops can be too thin and light. I share the reasoning behind why I think the hinge on this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop failed.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Defective by Design: Why the hinge failed on this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop Laptops can be too thin and light. I share the reasoning behind why I think the hinge on this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop failed. The original post referenced: https://social.retroedge.tech/@matthew/posts/AhGTZMb5L1UqL4vhxo Subscribe to my newsl... <![CDATA[Keyboard shortcut to quickly switch to a particular browser tab]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/bVs83X64KWdE3LFzq7BNJE https://video.retroedge.tech/w/bVs83X64KWdE3LFzq7BNJE Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:08:06 GMT Published by Matthew from Orange Computer

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Keyboard shortcut to quickly switch to a particular browser tab Published by Matthew from Orange Computer https://orangecomputer.us/ Subscribe to the email newsletter: https://orangecomputer.beehiiv.com/ <![CDATA[Using a Virtual Environment to compare Windows to Linux]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/7dttYh1cY4h9MQZMcMPvvq https://video.retroedge.tech/w/7dttYh1cY4h9MQZMcMPvvq Sat, 14 Jan 2023 03:33:04 GMT Explaining my idea of using Proxmox virtual environment to compare Windows to Linux for people who are curious about what the differences are and considering switching.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Using a Virtual Environment to compare Windows to Linux Explaining my idea of using Proxmox virtual environment to compare Windows to Linux for people who are curious about what the differences are and considering switching. Check out my writing and other posts at: https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[Overview of Linux Mint Debian Edition 5]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/xpXRFTNQk7JccauFuMGsnb https://video.retroedge.tech/w/xpXRFTNQk7JccauFuMGsnb Sat, 07 Jan 2023 04:44:17 GMT An overview of Linux Mint Debian Edition, with how to do some common tasks. I also talk about some of the reasons why I like it.

]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Overview of Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 An overview of Linux Mint Debian Edition, with how to do some common tasks. I also talk about some of the reasons why I like it. <![CDATA[z97-motherboard-with-32GB-memory]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/3DzsV6KQeJivyGj5QG1SaW https://video.retroedge.tech/w/3DzsV6KQeJivyGj5QG1SaW Mon, 05 Sep 2022 03:47:46 GMT Testing to see if a GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK motherboard and the z97 boards in general could be upgraded to 32GB. The answer is yes, they can.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult z97-motherboard-with-32GB-memory Testing to see if a GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK motherboard and the z97 boards in general could be upgraded to 32GB. The answer is yes, they can. https://retroedge.tech <![CDATA[How to graphically win an argument - with data and LibreOffice calc]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/9kKTS6D7HkrFxtQLgjSABM https://video.retroedge.tech/w/9kKTS6D7HkrFxtQLgjSABM Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:49:02 GMT JM showing how to use LibreOffice to create a graph of airplane acceleration data from the WarThunder game.

]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult How to graphically win an argument - with data and LibreOffice calc JM showing how to use LibreOffice to create a graph of airplane acceleration data from the WarThunder game. <![CDATA[sqlite viewer project with Lua]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/ssynbyKs5UWhecQNcGmtSz https://video.retroedge.tech/w/ssynbyKs5UWhecQNcGmtSz Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:27:48 GMT Using Lua to access a sqlite database

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult sqlite viewer project with Lua Using Lua to access a sqlite database Our blog: https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[GopherDashBoard - Lua, Curl, Gopher and more!]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/gSp7xB5UgLtJkCrXBqvrDe https://video.retroedge.tech/w/gSp7xB5UgLtJkCrXBqvrDe Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:46:37 GMT A terminal dashboard using lcurses (Lua bindings for curses).

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult GopherDashBoard - Lua, Curl, Gopher and more! A terminal dashboard using lcurses (Lua bindings for curses). https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[Failing Hard Drives: Does your drive have bad sectors?]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/3x2fdxjEX2QyAfxAX9x9qG https://video.retroedge.tech/w/3x2fdxjEX2QyAfxAX9x9qG Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:47:34 GMT Is your hard drive failing? Even just one bad sector is too many!

I show one of the ways that I test for bad sectors on a drive. I also talk about better ways to make sure that your data is in more than one place.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Failing Hard Drives: Does your drive have bad sectors? Is your hard drive failing? Even just one bad sector is too many! I show one of the ways that I test for bad sectors on a drive. I also talk about better ways to make sure that your data is in more than one place. My local computer repair ... <![CDATA[Server down? Status Dashboard with Arduino & Lua]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/1kBWqsvQ815pCkRdb9roJp https://video.retroedge.tech/w/1kBWqsvQ815pCkRdb9roJp Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:08:24 GMT This project builds upon our previous video that displayed the server status on the screen using Conky:

https://video.retroedge.tech/w/mDhhaBzomWmZn7Yg3DUnxE

This time we are crossing over to the physical world using arduino and red and green LED lights. Green for okay and red if there's a problem.

This was a good exercise to show that Lua and Arduino can be used together, with Lua on the computer side talking using serial over USB to the Arduino.

]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Server down? Status Dashboard with Arduino & Lua This project builds upon our previous video that displayed the server status on the screen using Conky: https://video.retroedge.tech/w/mDhhaBzomWmZn7Yg3DUnxE This time we are crossing over to the physical world using arduino and red and gree... <![CDATA[Server Status Monitor with Conky]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/mDhhaBzomWmZn7Yg3DUnxE https://video.retroedge.tech/w/mDhhaBzomWmZn7Yg3DUnxE Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:06:33 GMT Creating a server monitor using Lua and Conky

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Server Status Monitor with Conky Creating a server monitor using Lua and Conky https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[Intel's stock CPU cooler is ugly and annoying: My Solution]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/35bKCoVb8p1JzrFPF5NN8B https://video.retroedge.tech/w/35bKCoVb8p1JzrFPF5NN8B Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:30 GMT I find Intel's stock CPU cooler to be frustrating to install. Here's what I've found to work much better.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Intel's stock CPU cooler is ugly and annoying: My Solution I find Intel's stock CPU cooler to be frustrating to install. Here's what I've found to work much better. https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[Why I don't recommend "All In One" Computers... and what to get instead]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/tXw6Dt9gDS8p7LesSZYXy1 https://video.retroedge.tech/w/tXw6Dt9gDS8p7LesSZYXy1 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:04:23 GMT From my experience as a computer repairman, and also from selling refurbished computers, here's why I do not recommend "all-in-one" computers.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Why I don't recommend "All In One" Computers... and what to get instead From my experience as a computer repairman, and also from selling refurbished computers, here's why I do not recommend "all-in-one" computers. https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[The making of a Minetest Emotes Mod]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/ecwYAydJwgEvP7v2rBF1GT https://video.retroedge.tech/w/ecwYAydJwgEvP7v2rBF1GT Sat, 09 Jul 2022 01:09:19 GMT This video shows a summary of the process of creating a Minetest mod, giving the player the ability to have "emotes" like dance moves or waving goodbye.

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]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult The making of a Minetest Emotes Mod This video shows a summary of the process of creating a Minetest mod, giving the player the ability to have "emotes" like dance moves or waving goodbye. Published by https://retroedge.tech/ <![CDATA[Cheap HP laptop is still worth upgrading]]> https://video.retroedge.tech/w/rx8jc37JNrJbWrbfjB5sCx https://video.retroedge.tech/w/rx8jc37JNrJbWrbfjB5sCx Fri, 13 May 2022 04:50:17 GMT This is an inexpensive HP laptop. With a slow spinning hard disk drive and 4GB of memory, this laptop would be frustrating to use.

It can be upgraded... and it is worth doing. This videos shares my thoughts on that.

-- Matthew from RetroEdge.Tech

]]> retroedgetech Science & Technology nonadult Cheap HP laptop is still worth upgrading This is an inexpensive HP laptop. With a slow spinning hard disk drive and 4GB of memory, this laptop would be frustrating to use. It can be upgraded... and it is worth doing. This videos shares my thoughts on that. -- Matthew from [Retr...