Vintage Tech YouTubers Discussion Panel | VCFMW 17 (2022)
Channel: VCF Midwest
Date: 2022-09-24

A roundtable discussion between the operators of some of the largest vintage tech youtube channels, with 8-Bit Show and Tell, The 8-Bit Guy, Computer Clan, LGR, Adrian's Digital Basement, and Ben Heck.  Storage management, pushing through difficult projects, and many other subjects are discussed, with insightful and humorous stories.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions
2:09 How do you manage the storage of your collection?    
14:51 How can a beginner learn about electronics?    
25:48 Is there a way to tell the story of unpopular historical subjects?    
31:45 How do you find people to interview about vintage tech subjects?    
37:19 Have you thought about opening up a museum?    
40:48 Have you ever regretting discarding tech that, years later, you would have been able to repair?    
45:41 What was the hardest computer for you to repair?    
50:39 How best to introduce your children to electronics?    
56:54 How do you get through a project where you've hit a roadblock, or has become frustrating?    
1:02:53 What donations have blown you away?    
1:04:05 When people fake donating an item    
1:09:53 Why did you start your YouTube channels, and how do you "work" the algorithm?    
1:16:02 What rare computers do you own that you really like?    
1:21:45 How long does it take you to record and edit videos?    
1:28:55 Conclusion 
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