Riccardo Mori

About:

Riccardo Mori is a multilingual writer, freelance translator, and photographer with a focus on Mac consulting and vintage tech. His interests include literature, art, design, typography, and Apple products.

Website:

systemfolder.wordpress.com

Incoming Links:

Manu Minigrooves Riccardo Mori Zach Holman

Outgoing Links:

Riccardo Mori Schneier on Security Stephen Hackett

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2022-05-08 •

The blog post discusses the increasing prices of vintage Macs and the issues with overpaying for them. The author shares their frustration with sellers inflating prices and provides tips on how to avoid overpaying for vintage Macs...

2022-01-24 •

The author of the blog, The Platinum Days, provides a long-awaited status update on the vintage Macs and classic Mac OS that are the main focus of the blog. The update discusses the author's hiatus due to work commitments, issues ...

2021-03-09 •

The blog post discusses various resources and websites related to vintage Macs, including software collections, repair guides, and historical information. The author also provides updates on their activities and projects involving...

2020-02-11 •

The blog post provides a detailed guide on how to install the necessary components to use Classic on a Mac that can't boot from Mac OS 9 directly. The author shares their personal experience and steps they took to overcome the iss...

2019-04-14 •

The blog post discusses the lecture 'Origins of the Apple human interface' delivered by Larry Tesler and Chris Espinosa at the Computer History Museum in 1997. The author transcribed the lecture and added personal remarks, highlig...

2019-02-27 •

Apple is seeking a buyer for its A4-sized Newton PDA among technology licensees, originally intended for medical and educational markets but now focused on corporate users. The PIE division is reorganizing, and the A4 Newton may m...

2018-12-31 •

The author reflects on the challenges faced in 2018 with vintage Apple technology, including hardware failures and ridiculous proposals from people trying to sell items at high prices. Despite the setbacks, the author expresses gr...

2018-07-06 •

A tech writer from Ars Technica explores using a Macintosh IIsi from 1990 running System 7.5.5. The writer found the experience of using a vintage machine to be surprisingly productive and focused. The article praises the writer's...

2018-02-21 •

The blog post provides updated information and links for various apps that are still available for PowerPC Macs. It includes recommendations for web browsers, utilities, and other software that are compatible with older Mac system...

2017-10-06 •

The author discusses their journey of finding and restoring an old BenQ keyboard with a Spanish layout, detailing the process of cleaning, remapping keys, and adjusting to the unique features of the keyboard. They express satisfac...