The Retro Bros
The Retro Bros
Dave & Andy
Technology podcast with two brothers who work in the technology industry. We talk about new and old technology. Why retro? Because we are old!
S2 E4 - The Retro Bros Podcast - Emulation platforms and arcade cabinets
Video description   Today we talk about:   Windows 11 and the latest news.   Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020) Xbox update.   Raspberry Pi400 retro woes   Different Emulation platforms   Arcade Cabinets   Show links:   https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/28/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements/   https://www.recalbox.com/diyrecalbox/   https://www.electromaker.io/blog/article/retropie-vs-recalbox-vs-lakka-for-retro-gaming-on-the-raspberry-pi   https://arcade1up.com/  https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/video-games-and-tablets/retro-gaming/c/SM060447   
Sep 26, 2021
44 min
S2E3 - The Retro Bros Podcast - Windows 11, is it real?
The big topic of right now, are the videos and photos on the internet  showing Windows 11 real or fake? We discuss what if they are and whether  it looks like it could be a release worth having.   We discuss E3, will specific home computer platforms like the Atari ST  or Amiga make a re appearance or are any that come out now just a niche  hobby.   00:06:03 E3 Expo  00:11:45 Home computer platforms comeback  00:35:55  Windows 11
Jun 21, 2021
1 hr 2 min
S2E2 - The Retro Bros Podcast - Arcade/Console Emulation or Real?
Today among other things, we discuss on whether these days for arcades  and consoles, it's best to emulate or get the real thing!     00:00 Intro   00:24 Start of show  02:54 Superconsole X  31:35 Controllers  36:39 Main topic  52:32 Command X16 Home and The64 Updates      Super Console X and Super Console X PRO https://superconsole-x.com/    Emulation station, great front end, can be a pain to configure for all games   https://retropie.org.uk/   Good controllers https://www.8bitdo.com/#Products     Official Retro Computer updates  Commander X16 Home Computer update https://www.commanderx16.com/forum/index.php?/home/    TheC64 Updates https://retrogames.biz/thec64/support/upgrade-thec64
Jun 8, 2021
1 hr 8 min
S2E1 - The Retro Bros Podcast - We have our own EP and Single / How we are changing for season 2
Season 2 and now on youtube!  https://youtu.be/DS2wK_K52gE You now get to see our old faces on video whilst doing the podcast.    We discuss what is coming up in season 2. Our own EP and single is out for you to listen to and yes it's retro like us.   Andy goes through his equipment and how he made the music.    We discuss Basic 8, another basic programming language to make those retro games.    Show links:   The Retro Bros Sound Track  https://soundcloud.com/eltronn/sets/theretrobros-soundtrack    Basic 8 on Steam  https://store.steampowered.com/app/767240/BASIC8/   SoundBetter  https://soundbetter.com/     Bandlab  https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk - free Windows DAW   Bitwig - Cross-Platform, Linux, Windows, Mac  https://www.bitwig.com/
Jun 1, 2021
1 hr 7 min
The Retro Bros Podcast - www.theretrobros.com - Episode 11 Season 1
We look at the strange looking Ready100 computer https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jlafleur/ready-model-100-portable-computer-kit?ref=section-design-tech-projectcollection-3-staff-picks-ending-soon https://ready100.com/ Microprose, what a game developer they were! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroProse#:~:text=MicroProse%20is%20an%20American%20video,vehicle%20simulation%20and%20strategy%20games. Spectrum Next News Update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2/posts/3114393 Artwork Better than the games? Roles Reversed now the game better than the artwork? https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/416794140507483142/ http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/2543/Bewitched/ http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/3605/RIP-The-Game/
Mar 4, 2021
1 hr 25 min
The Retro Bros Podcast - www.theretrobros.com - Episode 9 Season 1
Today we talk about Elon Musk spending a bob or two on Bitcoins. https://bit.ly/37hMqlc Mastercard embraces the crypto.. https://bit.ly/2ODe0CW We talk about the Duckduckgo search engine https://duckduckgo.com Twine the HTML story telling website https://twinery.org Yet another 8bit computer on it's way, but is there enough 8bit machines already? https://www.commanderx16.com Cubox-M, is it really a Raspberry Pi beater? https://www.solid-run.com/fanless-com... Finally we wrap up with talking about our recent experience with video editors
Feb 15, 2021
1 hr 12 min
The Retro Bros Podcast - www.theretrobros.com - Episode 8 Season 1
We take a look at MX Linux and Deepin. Internet lock down Woes Then on to looking at the PICO-8, PIXEL VISION 8, Adventuron, why some people listen to Chip Music and BBC computer archives
Feb 14, 2021
1 hr 38 min
The Retro Bros Podcast - www.theretrobros.com - Episode 7 Season 1
Today we chat about: The BelanaEtcher Tool https://www.balena.io/etcher/ SUDO Linux (vulnerability) SUDO linux (vulnerability) https://www.zdnet.com/article/10-years-old-sudo-bug-lets-linux-users-gain-root-level-access/ Elementary OS https://elementary.io/ Browser Emulation - Abandonware Preservation - Classic Reload https://classicreload.com/ - Jamesfriend.com - Operating System archive https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/atari-st/ - PCjs Machines https://www.pcjs.org/ Storage woes, how we all should be better organised with all our files and what’s the best solution?
Feb 5, 2021
1 hr 53 min
The Retro Bros Podcast - www.theretrobros.com - Episode 6 Season 1
This week we talk about  The My64 and MyVic20 retro cases. Google taking away search from Australia Dead chatbots Raspberry Pi Pico Linux on Mac M1 Opera Browser gaming engine Have we really improved on game loading times since the 80's
Jan 30, 2021
1 hr 24 min
The Retro Bros Podcast - www.theretrobros.com - Episode 5 Season 1
This week we take about tech news, more on the Xbox, Windows 10 and WhatApp privacy. We discuss the whole movement of retro graphics in new games and more on the Atari VCS.
Jan 18, 2021
1 hr 33 min
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