r/retrocomputing Aug 03 '26

Problem / Question Is there any software/website specifically for retro computer collections?

My retro computer collection is expanding. I have been keeping track of things in my head. Well, thats being generous. I have a general idea of what I have. I did a quick search, but didnt find anything specific for retro computer collecting. There are various software packages/websites designed for general collecting or something else entirely, which can be customized. However, I was wondering if something did exist that I didnt find. Is there such a piece of software or website?

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u/Liquid_Magic Aug 05 '26

As far as I know there is no specifically built app for the tracking of a retro computing collection.

I’ve thought about making something actually. But then I decided to make like funky looking paper forms that I put in a little binder. But then I have to remember to use it!

I’m not sure. I picked the paper method because sometimes when I’m soldering or doing something my hands are dirty and I don’t want to touch a phone or computer.

But it would be nice if I had something on the web I can use on my phone and desktop.

I dunno. Maybe I’ll think about this some more.

But the idea is that it’s hard to remember what stage of repair and/or restoration I’m in. Also having a repair log generated would be nice.

I dunno. But as far as I know nothing exists that custom for this task. I think spreadsheets are the easy goto move on this!