Upgrading The Past, Building The Future
McJonesTech is a project endeavor by Matthew Jones that facilitates the refurbishing and modification of older technology, along with the creation and upgrading of current technology. We specialize in preserving computing history through hands-on restoration and detailed research.
This website is always in a perpetual state of construction.
When: September 13 & 14, 2025
Where: Schaumburg, Illinois
Attending and (hopefully) exhibiting the Seequa Chameleons and other vintage luggable computers! Come see rare systems in action and learn about computing history preservation.
Bringing classic machines back to life with authentic parts and careful attention to historical accuracy.
NES, gaming systems, and retro electronics repair using period-appropriate techniques and components.
Bridging old and new technology with thoughtful modifications that preserve original character.
Fun experimental projects that serve no purpose except education, entertainment, and giggles.
Deep dive into the forgotten history of Seequa Computer Corporation and their innovative Chameleon series portable computers. Ongoing research project documenting a lost pioneer of computing.
Status: Active research and restoration in progress
When Intel says data recovery is impossible, we do it anyway. Practical techniques for recovering data from failed Optane drives using Windows PE and driver manipulation.
Impact: Helped countless customers retrieve "impossible" data
Parallel Linked Array of Interconnected Devices - A Python system that distributes print jobs across multiple printers for faster output. Sometimes impractical ideas actually work!
Result: 50% faster printing with dual printer setup
Vintage systems from Seequa Chameleons to early Macs
Gaming history from Atari 2600 to Nintendo Switch
Software preservation across multiple generations
Peripherals, accessories, and oddball technology
"I absolutely adore working on older technology. As we keep moving forward, the building block machines of the past get left behind. My entire purpose is preservation of the systems that assisted in bringing us to where we are now."
— Matthew Jones, Founder
Every machine has a story. Every repair teaches us something new. Every preserved system is a piece of computing history saved for future generations to study, understand, and appreciate.