Retro Computing Archive
The Geek With Social Skills systems section is a growing hub for vintage computers, classic game systems, DOS machines, accessories, upgrades, repairs, and other unique pieces of retro technology featured across the site and YouTube channel.
Use this page as a starting point for exploring system-specific guides, related videos, historical notes, restoration projects, upgrades, software highlights, and connections into the broader retro tech archive.
Home Computers
Home computers are at the center of the Geek With Social Skills archive, from Commodore, Apple II, Amstrad, Macintosh, Atari, Tandy, Radio Shack, and other classic platforms.
- Commodore 64 system guide
- Apple II, Apple IIe and IIc system guide
- Commodore PET system guide
- MC-10 Micro Color Computer system guide
- Commodore SX-64 system guide
- Atari system guide (2600, 7800, 800 and 800XL)
- Color Computer (CoCo) system guide
- Radio Shack and Tandy computer system guide
- Amiga and CDTV system guide
- Amstrad computer system guide
- NABU PC system guide
- Macintosh system guide
These system guides highlight key platforms featured across the Geek With Social Skills archive. Each page connects related videos, hardware, software, and restoration projects, making it easier to explore specific systems and follow the evolution of retro computing over time.
DOS PCs and Vintage Laptops
Classic DOS and early Windows machines are where retro computing, PC gaming, hardware upgrades, sound cards, floppy disks, and period-correct builds all come together.
- DOS-era PCs system guide
- 486-era DOS gaming PC builds
- Commodore Colt PC-10 8088 IBM Compatible Clone
- DOS-era laptops and portable systems
- Sound cards, CD-ROM drives, VGA graphics, serial mice, and ISA hardware
- DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows 98, games, utilities, and demos
Game System Guides
Explore dedicated system guides for classic and retro gaming platforms covered by Geek With Social Skills.
Classic Gaming Videos
Browse individual videos covering arcade hardware, Nintendo games, accessories, imports, and classic gaming history outside of the main system guides.
- Nintendo PlayChoice-10 arcade hardware
- Unlicensed and licensed Tengen NES games
- Nintendo Switch collecting and special editions
- Interesting controllers, adapters, boxed games, manuals, and promotional items
More Systems and Platforms
The Geek With Social Skills retro computing archive continues to grow with additional videos, restorations, upgrades, repairs, software demonstrations, and collecting projects.
Additional areas of the archive include Media & Collectibles, Amiga systems, Amstrad computers, vintage laptops, handheld systems, Sega consoles, and other notable retro technology platforms.
Each system helps tell part of the story of home computing, classic gaming, software history, and the evolution of personal technology.
Explore More
Browse the video pages for the full retro computing archive, including classic computers, vintage gaming, restorations, upgrades, and software. For VHS tapes, records, music media, toys, and collectibles, explore the retro media section. To see items currently being searched for, visit the retro tech want list. For additional videos and updates, visit the Geek With Social Skills YouTube channel.