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Good thing those controller pads are metal!

2022-10-102022-10-10 — Posted inRetro — 3 min read

These game controllers have seen a lot of action over the past 41 years, yet here they are still dealing out the fun and excitement!

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The storage medium we tend to overlook

2022-06-23 — Posted inC64 / C128 — 5 min read

What I continue to find so remarkable is that, you could take something that is printed on a piece of paper and get it to make your computer do something, […]

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A simple solution to the world’s energy problems?

2022-04-05 — Posted inUncategorized — 3 min read

Do we really need to bankrupt the general public to reduce our demand for fossil fuels? Governments around the world are legislating all sorts of laws and incentives to curb […]

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My New Game: Lil’ Potato for the C64

2022-02-07 — Posted inC64 / C128 — 2 min read

This is a game of tyranny and ultimate justice.  Lil’ Potato is besieged in his “castle of spuds” on the hill.  Can he make it past the workers encamped outside […]

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Is a personal domain the best way to achieve web independence?

2022-02-042022-02-04 — Posted inComputing — 4 min read

  Free “as in beer” blogging and web hosting platforms may be convenient, but should you really rely on them?

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One command is worth a dozen mouse-clicks

2022-01-272022-01-30 — Posted inComputing — 6 min read

Linux users should not fear the command line.  One simple command could save you dozens of mouse-clicks to do the same task.

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ALT Linux and Window Maker: Good Brain Food

2022-01-152022-01-17 — Posted inComputing — 9 min read

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve returned to ALT Linux and Window Maker as my desktop.  How’s it going?  To be completely honest with you, it’s been very enjoyable.

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How To Install Vivaldi on ALT Linux

2022-01-112022-01-19 — Posted inComputing — 4 min read

In this How-To I review the process of installing the Vivaldi web browser in ALT Linux.

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Review of the QKK 2021 Mini LCD Projector

2022-01-082022-01-11 — Posted inAudio and Video, Product Reviews — 6 min read

We decided to upgrade our home mini projector with the latest model from QKK, the QK03.

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Back to my Linux roots with ALT Linux

2022-01-052022-01-12 — Posted inComputing — 13 min read

  I decided to go back to my Linux roots and revisit one of the first Linux distributions I ever used: ALT Linux.

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About me

Most people call it "retro", but for me it's just the way of life. I still enjoy my photos on film, my movies on VHS and LaserDisc, my music on compact cassettes and vinyl LPs, and computing and gaming on my Commodore 64. Why fix it if it ain't broke?

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  • Good thing those controller pads are metal!

    2022-10-10

  • The storage medium we tend to overlook

    2022-06-23

  • A simple solution to the world’s energy problems?

    2022-04-05

  • My New Game: Lil’ Potato for the C64

    2022-02-07

  • Is a personal domain the best way to achieve web independence?

    2022-02-04

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