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schvabek
Приєднався 27 тра 2008
Hi! I like playing with old tech and fixing retro stuff. Computers, laptops, games, consoles and more!
Terrifying HDD I Found in the Dumpster
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Recently I've pulled out this HDD out of my local dumpster. Join me as we explore the scary reality of the lack of cyber security some people have.
Recently I've pulled out this HDD out of my local dumpster. Join me as we explore the scary reality of the lack of cyber security some people have.
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Відео
This Video was Edited on a 2011 Mac mini
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I wanted to test how far back could you really go if you wanted to get into video editing, but you felt like you didn't really have the necessary equipment. Turns out this 14 year old machine actually does a decent job, as long as you don't mind having a slightly lower resolution. Hope it didn't bother you too much.
Giving Away My Old Mac
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My Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/schvabek Instructions for the giveaway: 1) Be a public subscriber 2) Subscribe to my channel 3) Leave a comment under this video 4) Fill out this form: forms.gle/ghttUMRUF5WyHkAA9 The giveaway will end on November 30th at 18:00 (Central European Standard Time) Good luck!
My $120 M1 Max MacBook (Part 2)
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In this video I'll answer some questions about my recent purchase - a $120 M1 Max MacBook Pro I got off an online marketplace. You can support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/schvabek
I Found Another INCREDIBLE Mac Deal
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This is a story of how I found a 16" 2019 MacBook Pro for just $300. And no, it's not fake or staged. Hope you enjoy watching! You can support my channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/schvabek
Is IBM Model M Worth Daily Driving?
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Join me as I explore the prospects of daily driving a legendary 30 year old keyboard, an IBM Model M. I wanted to compare it to a modern wireless keyboard, in this case a Royal Kludge M75. Enjoy!
iMac G4: When Apple Design Was Different
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Join me in exploring how the Apple design language changed from being weird, edgy, bright and fun to being sleek and sexy. We are also going to fix up, upgrade and explore my iMac G4, which I've get from an auction. Enjoy!
I Bought an M1 Max Macbook For $120
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Join me as a explore this insane find. I found a 2021 M1 Max MacBook Pro with some pretty nice specs for very cheap. Will it work? How the heck was I able to get it at this price? Enjoy finding out!
2020 Asus Laptop Found in the Dumpster
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Join me as we take a look at this broken Asus D509 Vivobook notebook, which I found in my local dumpster. No, it is not staged or faked. I've managed to get it working and it's been my dedicated Windows 10 computer ever since. Enjoy!
$10 Mac Mini from 2011. Any Good Today?
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$10 Mac Mini from 2011. Any Good Today?
eMac: When Apple Cared About Education
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Join me in fixing up and exploring this awesome all-in-one computer released around 20002. Emac is Apple’s last CRT computer and I had a blast messing around with it! Enjoy!
Power Mac G4. When Apple Was Thinking Different
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Join me as we take a look at this gorgeous piece of Apple history, from back when Apple was doing everything it could to establish itself, through… Interesting tactics. This is a Power Mac G4 3,6 (also known as the MDD - Mirrored Drive Doors). It sports dual 867 MHz G4 processors, 2GB of RAM and a 64 MB graphics card. Let’s take it for a spin.
Fixing a Drunken PS4 Controller
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Watch me troubleshoot and fix a broken PS4 controller, which had beer spilled on it. It would just flash an orange light when plugged in and wouldn’t turn on. I used some conductive ink to repair traces on the membrane. Enjoy!
Tiny Netbook From 2008
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Watch me explore this 10-inch Acer Aspire One (model D250). Is it any good? No. Was it fun to mess around with? Yep.
Rocking a $5 MacBook
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Watch me fix up an old Stratocaster copy (Rockwood by Hohner, model LX90) and make some music on an old 2006 MacBook. Enjoy!
I Still Use This Mac Pro From 2006
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I Still Use This Mac Pro From 2006
Remove Batteries From Your Retro Computers!
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Remove Batteries From Your Retro Computers!
Fix stick drift with nothing but a screwdriver
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Fix stick drift with nothing but a screwdriver
Mac Pro 1.1 Thermal Paste Replacement
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Mac Pro 1.1 Thermal Paste Replacement
I remember the iBook. Man what a soldier! I had a friend back in 2004 who went through university and a mayor all with that thing. No wonder he is nearly blind now if he isn’t without his glasses for the resolution of that thing but it did it all and for the time there wasn’t any better competition for the quality build, integrated software, portability and looks. I had a PowerBook G4 12” at that time, I loved that little square but mine didn’t make it and died of fried motherboard for no apparent reason 3 years after buying it. This was the time when Apple had fun, diverse, products and there was an entry level offer for almost anything. Damn what a joke now! I’m glad I was an Apple user through it’s best era: 2003-2015. Now I buy only iPhones and iPads from them, thank God there’s good competition now for anything else
I bought a used camera from a very reputable dealer, previous owner had left an SD card with photos on it. Also in the camera was the name, and email address. Looking at the photos I could see why they sold it back, they were not very good. No one is going to remove your data from anything these days. Phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, if you are tossing the equipment wipe everything off. If you can’t, pull the hard drive then run a screwdriver through the drive. If you are looking to sell it, it still works, wipe it clean. I have even low level formatted drives several times just to make sure.
With so many people not realizing there are people that CAN read your failing hard drive......I drill holes thru it first- try to get data off it if you must People you HAVE to protect your data the best you can or you WILL pay the price.........This also goes for AntiVirus- do not go on the Internet without some form of it installed and activated-so many are absolutely free
windows 11 won't boot on an older system like the first one you used because it's a UEFI operating system and not supported by legacy bios motherboards. also, I'm a computer technician and occasional dumpster diver. I have close to 150kg of old hard drives still waiting for me to dig through them. I actually DO use crypto and hunt for lost bitcoin lol but it's so time consuming and never yields much besides the occasional pirated movie collection or non-DRM video games lol
I would love to win this MacBook because it would be a game-changer for my work and personal projects. Whether it’s creating content, studying, or exploring new creative opportunities, a MacBook would provide the performance and reliability I need to achieve my goals. Thank you for the chance to be part of this amazing giveaway!
Once you logged in to some of his accounts you commit a crime. If, let’s say, his former disgruntled girlfriend disposed of the system you are complicit in her goal of violating privacy. THERE WAS NO NEED FOR YOU TO BREAK IN to his privacy no matter what. Your intent was to violate privacy without permission and then, omg, you post it with a weak ruse - good luck
I really need a new laptop, since my old one broke down recently, I used it for my CS studies, and since MacBooks last really long, it could really make my life so much better..
Windows 11 requires a TPM and Secure Boot so it's no surprise that the HDD with Windows 11 wouldn't boot.
Reminds me of the time when I was a copy machine technician. One day while driving through town, I noticed come computers half sticking out of a garbage can an some on the curb. Some of them looked to be beat up as if they were trying to do their own data destruction. I immediately stopped, got out of my van to inspect & recover any salvageable hardware. Worst damage, the cases were beat up. I looked inside the cases. No noticeable motherboard damage and hard drives still intact. All hardware was recovered into my work van. Kicker? These computers were ones that my kids' dentist office threw out!!! 😂 Needless to say, I went into the office and had a nice chitchat with my kids' dentist about e-waste and proper data destruction of data storage devices!!!
Hey, just stumbled across your channel and this would be really useful to me.
The REALLY terrifying part is that our boy's drive there has a shortcut for a Faculty of Organization and Informatics email account. That's a drive of a trained IT professional with a possible IT degree. With possible interest into Croatian daytime soap operas. Which is even more terrifying. Could be ironic though.
don't look videos my cat is nude there
Nice
The caddy looks like the one in my Dell Optiplex 3020 but it should fit other models, too.
Heeey giveaway still on?
Givewayyy
next up: i found a screen for my macbook for $5!
Can people in Kenya participate? One lucky thing for me to end the year
Clickbait.
What's the law in this persons country about accessing someone elses accounts.
I would have emailed him to get the HDD back
I used to drive down the alley behind homes in more affluent neighborhoods the day before the first trash day after Christmas. Tons of excellent working computers were to be found.
The number of Americans commenting on this video who literally think the entire world works the same way the US does is astounding. Didn't you take geography, history, and world studies in high school???
Booting an unknown drive found in the trash? Yikes Just mount it as read-only. You put yourself in legal jeopardy. Grats?
You should try running Autopsy against the drive, you could uncover even more interesting things, including perhaps some hidden bitcoin (yes, it can find them!)
Honestly I recently came across your Channel and I love it This giveaway is an amazing depiction of a nice human being Thank you for providing a nice gift to everyone! Hope I win! I need a laptop for university starting on February 😂
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I bought one for 4200$😂 though my previous was 15 late 2013 and it seemed fast, but that machine made my music & video production limitless in resources.
can i ask wich rk keyboard you have?
RK M75
@ bro honestly respect that you react to every comment love from the Netherlands. Also how can i apply for the give away for the macbook. Because im really in search of a new laptop. I go the pre uni and im in final year and i still use an 2017 Ipad thats very laggy. Im searching for a good laptop but everything is just too expensive as im 16 and not able to earn a lot of money trough work.
@ Greetings to you too! There’s a link in the description of the giveaway video, just fill out a form
@@schvabek btw should i also leave the same comment under that video too or is this just enough?
Amazing. Honestly i would say you got lucky but sounds like you've put years into repairs, and understanding mac systems. This made me really happy for you and couldnt imagine someone more deserving! Congrats and good luck on your channel!
I don’t need it so i won’t fill out the form, i hope it gets another loving owner!
I always take my hard drives apart and use the disks as coasters
Good on you for not showing anything and getting rid of the info. The person that owned it was pretty dumb
i love all your videos! I definitely don't need the laptop, already got a bunch of windows computers i really like :). But keep up the good work!
I use mine as a car diagnostic tool, use on my Vauxhall has saved me pounds on not paying for diagnostics. I have windows 7 on it not the fastest machine but works well.
Been working on computers for such a long time, I dont even look what I backup from customer drives or what people store. I literally do not care.
I would have left himself a message from himself on Insta or his Gmail to say you found the drive and lucky for him you're a good person and will destroy it for him.
How do you know the owner dumped it? could have been stolen then dumped.
I Parent ' s got me One of the Last Amstrad P , C , that was on Tape before they Swopped to that Floppy Dick ;
H I again what i ment to say was it was WELL used and then put back in it s BOX And Advise on how to Clean it and repear ' s PLEASE THANK YOU ;
I can tell that this video is edited on old tech, sounds and looks bad
WOW. People REALLY need to fucking be aware of what they are doing both with their computers and with their computers on the internet. As well as how they go about disposing of old devices. Especially when you are selling them. Just put in a cheap SSD/HDD off of Amazon and install a basic Linux/Debian distro as a 'base' OS for the prospective buyer to use as they decide on their own whether they would like to use Windows or not. DO NOT GO AND SELL YOUR OWN WINDOWS/MICROSOFT ACCOUNT TO OTHER PEOPLE!?!?!? LIKE HOLLLLYYYY are some people asleep.. Sheesh. This guy is making a PSA and you creeps are accusing him of stuff you would absolutely exploit had you been the one to find it??? He did this to make elderly and uneducated folks aware of very serious issues around owning modern technology. He censored EVERYTHING so you people can't go and DOX the original owner and that is why you are all posting hate. Hypocrites.
Maybe it was from a stolen PC, and the hard drive was thrown away to be replaced with a clean brand new one - seems possible since it was so new.
Hey! I would love to use this MacBook for homework and for research and to practice on Office etc.
That's it? No obscene media? No drug spreadsheets? Just a regular HDD that was regularly chucked as people commonly do?
Very rare to be able to boot on a different machine with windows i find. Linux does.
Recently my laptop broke and i have been need of a new computer, this giveaway can help me with my school