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<p>Created Welcome page for new editors</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{CategoryHeaderBox<br /> | title = 👋 Welcome to the RetroTechCollection Wiki!<br /> | subtitle = We&#039;re glad you&#039;re here<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;padding:15px; font-size:110%;&quot;&gt;<br /> Hello and welcome! The RetroTechCollection Wiki is a community-driven resource dedicated to preserving, repairing, and documenting vintage technology. Whether you&#039;re an experienced collector or just getting started, there&#039;s a place for you here.<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> == Getting Started ==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;width:90%; margin:auto;&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#e8f4fa; width:50%;&quot; | I want to... !! style=&quot;background:#e8f4fa;&quot; | Start here<br /> |-<br /> | Read and explore || [[Main Page]] — browse categories and articles<br /> |-<br /> | Edit an existing article || [[Help:Editing|Editing Basics]] — learn the fundamentals<br /> |-<br /> | Create a new article || [[Help:Your first article|Your First Article]]<br /> |-<br /> | Write a repair guide || [[Help:Writing a repair guide|Writing a Repair Guide]]<br /> |-<br /> | Upload a service manual || [[Help:Uploading service manuals|Uploading Service Manuals]]<br /> |-<br /> | Take photos for articles || [[Help:Photographing hardware|Photographing Hardware]]<br /> |-<br /> | Use infobox templates || [[Help:Infoboxes|Using Infoboxes]]<br /> |-<br /> | Ask a question || [[RetroTechCollection:Village Pump/General|Village Pump]]<br /> |-<br /> | Practice editing || [[RetroTechCollection:Sandbox|Sandbox]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Useful Links ==<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Help:Contents|Help Contents]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — the full help index<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[RetroTechCollection:Policies and guidelines|Policies and Guidelines]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — how we write articles<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[RetroTechCollection:Editing Tools|Editing Tools]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — gadgets to help you edit<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[RetroTechCollection:Village Pump|Village Pump]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — community discussion hub<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]&#039;&#039;&#039; — see what&#039;s happening now<br /> <br /> == Our Values ==<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Preservation&#039;&#039;&#039; — we document technology that might otherwise be forgotten<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Accuracy&#039;&#039;&#039; — technical details matter; cite your sources<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Accessibility&#039;&#039;&#039; — write so that anyone can follow a repair guide<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Community&#039;&#039;&#039; — be helpful, be patient, be kind<br /> <br /> Welcome aboard! 🔧<br /> <br /> [[Category:RetroTechCollection Wiki]]</div>

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