rootCompute

rootinest tootinest computinest cowboy in the wild west. retro tech enjoyer

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2024-11-26 18:45:27

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@nprofile…q3uf You've given me much to think about on this front. I was already pushing the envelope with the character limit on the zine article, I may try to write a more advanced companion piece for this sometime next year on my blog as the situation develops further. I'd be happy to discuss any of these matters further, on alternate channels if need be. Thanks again.

2024-11-26 18:45:15

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@nprofile…q3uf That said, I'm absolutely not committed to m.social and have openly stated that I'm looking to move on from it in the near future. Deciding where to go will be a challenge, though, with many factors to consider. Ideally, I'd like to be safe from any potential corpo entanglement but also able to reach the most amount of people, even on those potentially vulnerable instances. Self hosting isn't an option with my current living situation. A higher character limit would obv be great!

2024-11-17 18:12:48

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@nprofile…mmy9 The concept makes sense, I've been a handheld gamer since I was a wee lad. I suppose there is a hidden "like that" at the end of the question, heh

2024-11-17 18:10:05

I was featured in the latest issue of Ctrl-ZINE! I wrote a piece about the fediverse and why I believe it can be a sustainable model for the future of social media.
Check it out here: https://ctrl-c.club/~/loghead/zine/Ctrl-ZINE.issue.17.pdf
#writing #writingcommunity #fediverse #zine #zines #ctrlzine #socialmedia

2024-11-17 18:04:08

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@nprofile…xlhv Thanks very much for reading, I'm glad you liked it!
@nprofile…v3qp Cool to see you in the issue too! What a small world on here, hahah. Your piece was great! D2 is one of those timeless games in whichever form you can access. I enjoyed reading your personal experience/impressions, you did a great job painting a picture with words

2024-11-15 21:14:36

Nature therapy
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2024-11-03 19:07:05

Celebrating the American election season by cutting myself off from society—avoiding people, TVs, online content and advertisements to the best of my ability. It's been good for my mental health, the vibes are way off.
May continue being quiet for at least another couple of days. Have fun out there

2024-10-22 18:19:32

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@npub1k8s…kfv2 I fear most new pre-built computers/laptops will be coming with this. They are trying soooo hard to get people to accept this stuff.
Not me, though. I'll always ride or die with Linux, they'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands

2024-10-22 18:15:05

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@npub1k8s…kfv2 YEP. Pretty gross. I am tempted to put a sticker over it if I can find a good one
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2024-10-22 18:00:25

Recently picked up a gaming laptop on sale. You'll be happy to know the first thing I did upon taking it out of the box was installing Linux, then binding that obnoxious copilot AI key to instead open the terminal

2024-10-07 20:38:28

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@npub1lle…xd95 Welcome to my world

2024-10-03 18:17:12

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@npub1hpg…dkd0 The disc drive doubles as a cup holder

2024-10-03 18:02:12

Marveling at the Japanese cover art for Pepsiman (PS1)
I might have to take his advice!
#retrogaming #playstation #ps1 #pepsiman
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2024-10-03 17:50:25

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@npub12ze…hunm @npub1lle…xd95
Finally, a viable use case for vertical videos

2024-10-03 17:46:29

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@npub1lle…xd95 Uuuh I thought they were called pants

2024-09-18 19:59:57

There's something funny to me about YouTube announcing that it will integrate AI features into the video making process, as if there isn't already a sea of low-effort slop purveyors doing this very thing

2024-09-18 18:25:07

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@npub180d…yqvk Good thing we don't have to worry about another millennium for 976 years

2024-09-18 18:02:48

It's remarkable how well computer programs from 20 years ago still work today

2024-09-16 19:54:39

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@npub12ze…hunm Fair enough, I didn't picture mobile browsers when I originally posted this. Copy pasting stuff on there or trying to navigate menus can be a nightmare

2024-09-16 18:33:18

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@npub1k8s…kfv2 This is true, though if anybody keeps the same tabs open for a few years they might need a wellness check. But yeah, I try to make a point to go through my saved links every now and then

2024-09-16 18:26:44

To all the people who insist on keeping several tabs open on their internet browser: I invite you to learn about this handy feature called bookmarks

2024-09-14 19:53:26

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Tigers win!! Hell of a game. Great one to see in person. Open bar is undefeated!

2024-09-14 17:33:07

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@npub1gtw…jn7r It is concerning to say the least

2024-09-14 17:01:39

I'm here at the college football game of the week, Boston College at Mizzou! Should be a fun matchup. Go Tigers!
#cfb #mizzou #missouri #collegefootball
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2024-09-13 22:34:18

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@npub1qy8…7vaz My pleasure, good to know I wasn't the only one!

2024-09-13 19:50:13

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@npub1l4m…lseh Too real

2024-09-13 19:48:00

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Here's what a came up with: a very thin slice of electrical tape rolled into a cylinder. It fits snuggly in the A button hole and should provide some resistance for repeated button presses (I hope)
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2024-09-13 19:34:48

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I flipped up the board and immediately figured out what's going on. As you can see, the shaft of the A button is stuck inside a small hole in the rubber membrane. We'll need to put something small between the two to keep this from happening again in the future
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2024-09-13 19:25:14

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@npub1fs3…unqd It's so great. I love that blue translucent color, totally getting this one if I end up getting one for my significant other

2024-09-13 19:22:07

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Some shots of the disassembly process. A Phillips screwdriver, T6 bit and a steady hand are all that's needed to get this thing open.
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2024-09-11 23:00:41

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@npub1aum…0lp0 We don't talk about that one

2024-09-11 22:59:52

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@npub1aum…0lp0 Written by the good Naomi

2024-09-11 19:56:34

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@npub1tl4…u78m As it should be!

2024-09-11 18:01:31

Installed a disc drive in my gaming PC to spite Sony

2024-09-11 16:28:11

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@npub1c90…klkw Went a little too hard at the gym yesterday and I'm paying the price today. I'm not in my 20s anymore, haha

2024-09-09 03:12:15

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@npub1l4m…lseh Nice 'puter you got there

2024-09-08 19:52:18

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@npub1hpg…dkd0 Red USB port = evil. Must be sign that it should be taped over and sealed away for all eternity

2024-09-08 19:01:38

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@npub1ald…lqpc Lol, I am getting tired of seeing this guy on my feed. Don't think you will be missing much without him

2024-09-08 18:32:40

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@npub1lle…xd95 Directions unclear, accidentally spread hair gel in my peanut butter and jelly sandwich

2024-09-08 18:22:25

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@npub1lle…xd95 I've never tried this flavor, but based on the name alone -- yes

2024-09-08 18:17:45

100% SCIENTIFIC NOT JUST BASED ON PERSONAL OPINION GATORADE FLAVOR TIER LIST
Godly - Cool Blue, Lemon Lime
I Like It - Orange, Berry (magenta colored)
Just Okay - Grape, Fruit Punch, Glacier Cherry (white colored)
I'd Rather Drink Bleach - Glacier Freeze (light blue colored)

2024-09-07 20:55:25

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@npub1l4m…lseh Reply success

2024-09-07 20:39:52

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@npub1l4m…lseh (for the record I use Megalodon on Android)

2024-09-07 20:23:00

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@npub1l4m…lseh I do not receive them anymore, and frankly, I am glad. Free yourself from the shackles of being notified

2024-09-07 18:26:09

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@npub1twj…qxq8 I felt every bit of it, fortunately no data was lost. Just a lot of wasted time lol

2024-09-07 18:01:04

No feeling quite like copying several terabytes of data to a new hard drive only to realize you formatted it incorrectly

2024-09-03 19:11:16

I'm a gamer chair guy now. Turns out lumbar support is all I've ever needed to attain oneness with the world

2024-09-02 23:57:29

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@npub18d8…uzen Fun little story, I got a chuckle out of it too. Have to imagine I'd do about as well at climbing. Having upper body strength is a competitive advantage among us sedentary types!

2024-09-02 23:31:05

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@npub1hpg…dkd0 Good luck!! I know you can do it!

2024-09-02 18:14:47

Am I a scab if I choose to go into work on Labor Day

2024-09-02 17:06:53

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@npub1ahg…g4s3 Wow, brutal. I didn't even get a chance to backup my watch list..

2024-09-01 18:40:19

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@npub1lle…xd95 Would be nice if I could bother somebody about why my partner's medication for her multiple sclerosis has not been filled for the umpteenth time without having to talk to another human being on the phone

2024-09-01 18:29:27

The fediverse will never be a major force on the internet until Americans can get their medical advice from it

2024-09-01 18:17:25

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@npub1r7q…knd2 Mentally, I'm still in July

2024-08-31 22:14:32

Windows XP fit check
#windows #windowsxp #retrocomputing
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2024-08-29 18:28:16

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@npub1l53…3xx3 Yeah did both of those too, no dice. I didn't see any leakage or bulging anywhere but maybe I don't have the eye for it

2024-08-26 23:08:19

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@npub1xwk…asy0 Same. I judge people in my town for driving them around instead of walking or biking but man... it would be a grand old time

2024-08-26 23:05:47

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@npub1l4m…lseh Nah, these exist so the obese petit bourgeois white people who live here can tool around town as opposed to getting any modicum of exercise

2024-08-26 22:51:22

My town does not have a #golf course
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2024-08-26 22:43:40

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@npub15r0…fdjf I'm convinced that earbuds are designed to break down, even the expensive ones. You're probably doing yourself a service sticking with the cheap kind, especially if they sound good enough to you

2024-08-25 19:04:57

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In case it's not clear, to all the ladies and friends of other non-conforming gender identities: I support your right to become a vegetative screen zombie just like me

2024-08-25 18:37:08

The masculine urge to sit inside and play handheld video games all day instead of being a productive member of society

2024-08-19 21:53:48

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@npub1suu…wj4l "Don't talk to me or my clone army ever again!"

2024-08-18 23:28:24

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@npub1xfy…gl5g Same here. Uggh. I'm glad mine were a gift, crazy how short the lifespan of these can be for how much they cost

2024-08-18 22:27:39

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@npub12ze…hunm Thanks Jake!! Appreciate it buddy. More to come soon™

2024-08-18 20:05:52

I'm excited to announce that my blog is now live! I've gone ahead and published my first post on there today:
https://read-only.net/posts/2024-08-16-I'm%20Afraid%20to%20Die,%20So%20I%20Made%20A%20Website.html
#blog #blogging #writingcommunity #writing #websites #death

2024-08-18 20:03:35

2024-08-18 18:40:03

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@npub1st2…w3kw I'm not exactly sure, I haven't had a chance to crack open the case. The case itself is larger than anything I own, would be hilarious to find a tiny little motherboard in there!

2024-08-18 02:28:03

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@npub12ze…hunm Frankly I'm stunned the thing even still powers on. It was sitting in my mom's non-climate controlled garage for decades hahah. Old technology like this will forever be fascinating to me, though

2024-08-18 01:28:50

So uhh we found my family's old computer from the '90s today. I thought this thing had been disposed of years ago. Totally surreal moment
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2024-08-14 20:30:41

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@npub1l4m…lseh I would buy your OCG branded writer supplements

2024-08-14 18:26:46

Got something fun in the mail today
#OnComputerGames
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2024-08-13 21:44:28

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@npub1m45…cc62 What an adorable little blob!

2024-08-13 20:16:26

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@npub1m45…cc62 I've turned my head every which way and can't find it. All these different interpretations are fascinating though

2024-08-13 19:22:06

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@npub1l4m…lseh I didn't modify it at all, it was like this when I moved in years ago. It's just there in my peripheral vision every time I sit down at the computer, haha

2024-08-13 19:18:17

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@npub12ze…hunm Lmaaoooo, two states that go together like oil and water

2024-08-13 18:58:13

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@npub1hpg…dkd0 LOL, perfect. The ears even match up

2024-08-13 18:47:01

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@npub1l4m…lseh Congrats, you have discovered the right answer
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2024-08-13 18:41:40

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@npub1l4m…lseh Texas if they seceded and had to learn to draw maps on their own

2024-08-13 18:40:43

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@npub10xg…kaf3 Lol, yesss. Now I cant unsee it as a goblin/gargoyle head

2024-08-13 18:39:45

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@npub15s3…kjaw These are all great. The Bricklohoma river looks like a hell of a ride

2024-08-13 18:31:21

What do you think this exposed brick pattern on my wall looks like
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2024-08-13 17:43:22

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@npub15yt…p9y2 Counterpoint: being born is cringe

2024-08-12 18:01:12

Disappointed to learn that toastmasters are not the champions of making crispy bread treats

2024-08-12 16:39:54

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@npub1l4m…lseh Hell yeah, thanks for sharing

2024-08-12 16:38:17

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@npub1l4m…lseh Did not know this was a thing!

2024-08-11 18:20:19

Sorry that I don't have much to share lately. Hope everybody on here's having a good weekend

2024-08-09 18:32:54

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@npub1l4m…lseh There may be enough time left in the day for a D) All of the above

2024-08-09 18:27:29

It's Friday, and I don't need to go into work. Do I...
❌ Get a head start on personal projects
✅ Sleep away the entire morning

2024-08-05 19:27:29

Shout out to all the installation wizards that still use the blue to black gradient background in 2024
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2024-08-04 19:15:10

I do not understand how the disposable razor industry continues to be profitable. Buy an electric razor and be done with it

2024-08-04 19:05:22

I do not understand how the disposable razor industrial complex continues to be viable. Buy an electric razor and be done with it

2024-08-02 18:24:51

Difficult to put into words how I feel about romhacking.net discontinuing new submissions
I've checked this website almost every day for longer than I can remember. It gets almost universal credit for helping develop my appreciation for retro game hacks, translations and homebrew
Feels like losing a longtime friend. The community will surely step up to fill the void, but it will never be the same. Cheers to one of the best looking, most enjoyable websites that ever was
https://www.romhacking.net

2024-08-02 15:38:11

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@npub16zd…80mt Incredibly sad news, I checked that website almost every day. Was an indispensable resource for so many years

2024-08-02 15:36:23

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@npub1twj…qxq8 Wowww. Looks like they "optimized" it for maximum distraction

2024-07-31 21:38:47

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@npub1twj…qxq8 I know right? I still can't believe it myself. Portmaster is some kind of wizardry, it's actually insane how many games you can add with it: https://portmaster.games/games.html

2024-07-31 21:29:29

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@npub1dtl…ywrx It's a gamechanger for sure, being able to fold that sucker up and stick it in a pocket will make all the difference. I have Steam Deck but yeah, I can see myself bringing this thing along more often

2024-07-31 18:57:11

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@npub1k8s…kfv2 Yeah I thought that was cool! It's nice that it also has wifi and Bluetooth, usb-C charging. I'm impressed, very capable and didn't break the bank

2024-07-31 18:55:36

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@npub1vzy…979l Me, too. It's perfect for a device like this

2024-07-31 18:43:53

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@npub12gy…37ka Yes!! I absolutely love the design, they nailed the SP look and feel. Such a fun little thing to tinker with