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OldTimeyComputerShow

Streaming Retro with 40 viewers

A 24/7 curated showcase of video tapes and films on computers and video games from the 20th century, including history, promotional material, competitions, tutorials, computer art, and other ephemera. Curated by TheOpponent since 18 May 2019.

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Now Showing

**[Upcoming and Previous Shows](http://otcs.minuspoint.com/schedule.html)** This page updates after every video and lists showtimes in your local time zone. **[Source links and complete programming schedule](http://otcs.minuspoint.com/sources)** This channel streams at 480p due to the majority of videos being 480p or smaller. Newer programmes will be downscaled. **[First year anniversary retrospective](https://twitter.com/TheOpponent/status/1262256427181182976)** **[Second year anniversary retrospective](https://twitter.com/OTComputerShow/status/1395062579991564291)** **[Third year anniversary retrospective and viewer survey results](https://twitter.com/OTComputerShow/status/1527020043955060737)** **[Fourth year anniversary retrospective and viewer survey results](https://theo.minuspoint.com/2023/05/old-timey-computer-show-4th-anniversary.html)**

FAQ

- **Shows seem to be repeating?** This channel streams programmes in approximately 8 hour blocks three times per day to compensate for time zone differences. These blocks are curated, not selected randomly. - **Shows are too loud/quiet.** All videos are reviewed before they are added to the playlist for proper audio levels and synchronization. If you feel that a programme is still too loud or quiet compared to others that precede or follow it, please submit a report via the feedback form with the name and episode of the show. - **The picture has stopped.** The stream has crashed. Please send an e-mail to the address in the Inquiries section of this page.

Support the Channel

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**The Old Timey Computer Show is on Patreon:** [patreon.com/theopponent](https://www.patreon.com/theopponent) Supporters who pledge $3 or more will be recognized on the station breaks six times daily! **The Internet Archive** is the source of much of the channel's content. [Please also consider donating to the non-profit organization that makes this channel possible.](https://archive.org/donate/) **One-time donations can be sent on Ko-Fi:** [ko-fi.com/theopponent](https://ko-fi.com/theopponent) Note that these donations will not qualify for Sponsor status.

Photosensitivity Warning

Some shows contain flashing images, sometimes unintentionally when close-ups of computer monitors are shown. In the case of the latter, due to the nature of the original video encodings, they may show flickering images for extended periods of time that may not have existed in the original broadcast. **If you are prone to epilepsy or similar afflictions, please use discretion when watching this channel.**

Content Disclaimer

This channel aims to showcase vintage media related to computers and video games in the most presentable manner possible, without comment. It is not possible to recreate the historical context of this content, which informed any information presented therein. The Old Timey Computer Show does not warrant the accuracy or validity of any information presented as fact in these videos. Any opinions and views expressed in these videos do not reflect those of the Old Timey Computer Show or its staff.

Mr. OTCS

**[Mr. OTCS](https://github.com/TheOpponent/mr-otcs)** is a Python script running on Raspberry Pi 4 that drives this channel, automatically streaming the playlist and continuously updating the online schedule. MIT licensed.

Inquiries

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For direct inquiries on the channel, or to report that the stream has gone offline, contact the e-mail address above. Whispers and messages sent to this channel will not be read. You may also mention [@OTComputerShow](https://twitter.com/OTComputerShow) on Twitter for non-time sensitive messages.

Feedback form and contact info

**[Send requests and suggestions here](https://forms.gle/gDzDLYKGxir9hyDL8)** Please use the e-mail address in the Inquires section to report technical problems with the stream.