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Nor as fun as an actual dedicated machine that's been designed to resemble the objects of our nostalgic passions. ☺️

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Let's share our experiences when we get ours. ☺️

I left the Amiga scene in the late 90s and this would be an affordable way to return - and with a brand new computer too! Although I prefer "authentic" tech, the prices are insane for Amigas nowadays and this has far more capabilities for a snip. 🎮

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For my #ChunkyFringe livestreams this year, I once again used a Smarty data-only SIM in a 4G router from AliExpress, and once again...it...just...worked!

Rarely does technology behave so well, but it really was insert SIM, activate on app...minutes later...internet!

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This, is exactly what I've always wanted from the new wave of retro-revival releases: a full size machine with a working keyboard. £150 GBP SRP! 😲

"Real" A1200s go for silly money these days and they'll need recapping. I might reward myself with a pre-order when I submit my thesis a week's time. 😁

That scene is a masterpiece of visual language! 😁

Tommy enters, as giddy as a schoolkid - thinking that his time has come (it has, in an ironic sense) and behind him, Tuddy has an expression of "have you twigged yet?"

The very idea that Tommy thought he'd be made after all the stunts he'd pulled.

YouTube video by Junkball 1st Capt. Janeway - Star Trek Voyager Genevieve Bujold vs. Kate Mulgrew

You've got seven years of episodes ahead of you - plus her (unnecessary) cameo in Star Trek: Nemesis. 😁

Tonight is the ITV1 premiere of "Strange New Worlds." I shall tune in for that! Let me know what you think of "Caretaker" and have a look at the original actress who was cast as Janeway. 👇

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I've thrown myself into writing up my thesis and retreated from most things but thanks to you, I've come up for air. 😁

You'll have finished "Caretaker" by now and perhaps a additional episode or two from season 1. What are your thoughts so far? 🖖

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Thanks, Jay. Really appreciate that. ☺️

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I thought that my qualitative analysis chapter was in the bag till I looked at the additional files and realised that there's still 5 more themes and over a dozen more case studies to discourse analyse.

Great sacrifices to my sleep routine and sanity will have to be made over the coming week... 💀

The hackers accessed 'names, usernames, emails, and the last four digits of credit card numbers' and 'a “small number” of images of government IDs from “users who had appealed an age determination.” '

I wonder how many of those affected are Brits, thanks to the OSA. This comment sums it all up. 👇

WHO COULD HAVE POSSIBLY ENVISAGED

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The clock is ticking: I've got 4 weeks before my submission deadline and this article has helped me to put things into perspective.

If I pass with major corrections, so bloody what? It's not the end of the world. I know many academics whose careers haven't been hindered by that.

Back to work! ⌨️ 🙂

The Root returns to Black ownership | CNN Business Ashley Allison, a Democratic political strategist and CNN commentator, said Thursday that she is acquiring The Root from G/O Media.

Ashley Allison, CNN commentator, is to buy The Root from G/O Media. The digital magazine, focused on Black culture and politics, is set to see investment in video content, new partnerships, and in-person experiences edition.cnn.com/2025/10/02/m...

‘Media Need to Report on the Real Cost of Data Centers’: CounterSpin interview with Jai Dulani and Vivek Bharathan on data center opposition "This is because of community pushback, communities that are saying, this is not worth the environmental threat that these data centers pose."

"We're really being put in a position to compete with corporations around water. Farmland is being rezoned for these data centers. So you can't eat AI, you can't drink AI. This is the future that is being built before our eyes."

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Ah, you haven't seen the reveal yet? Scroll down into the replies. It's a Sega Genesis with photos of the unboxing a brief test run. 😁

It speaks volumes about Evri (formerly Hermes) and their level of performance that you're overjoyed when an item just happens to be successfully delivered - let alone on time.

They misdelivered an item to a neighbour, took a photo of *his* front door as evidence but omitted the door number. 🤦

When a Shooter Is Trans—and Not a Cis Male—Suddenly Identity Matters Most media outlets focused on profiling the shooter—who was transgender—treating the shooting as an isolated case rather than part of a larger, systemic issue.

According to the Gun Violence Archive, 0.11% of the known suspects in mass shootings over the past decade were transgender—far less than the trans share of the general public.

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I didn't have any faith in this endeavour and now, I have even less. What a disgrace. I hope that Zarah finds a new political home.

Sleeping bag for tonight and worry about it tomorrow
? 😉

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Congrats, that's wonderful news! I hope that you're having a well earned rest tonight. 🙏

You were a bit too late, its identity has already been guessed. ☺️

I've got 8! 😂

The Viera looks much better than what you're seeing but it struggles with RGB signals from 90s gear, hence the display issues.

This is my preferred one for retro stuff as it copes with whatever I throw at it. Another early morning find...

Here's a taster for now. 🙂

I've briefly tested it to confirm that it actually works. Once again, the ZX Spectrum PSU works with everything! I'll have to set up my 4:3 LCD TV as the RGB SCART signal wasn't even recognised by my LED TV and the plasma struggled with it, as it does with my Dreamcast.

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When you grew up spending weekends and summer holidays with a dad who ran an audiophile business, it had somewhat of an impact. 😁

The picture quality is better too, reportedly.

Have a listen to this audio comparison of the different models. The contrast is noticeable, to say the least.

You are correct Fuzz, it is indeed the Genesis. 👏

It would've been cheaper to snag a Mega Drive 1 from Japan but I learned that the Genesis 1 (especially this model) has amongst the best sound quality of all the GEN/MD units.

I'll post an entire thread on my new toy once my thesis is submitted. 😉

Okay, next time we'll do that but you're warm - it's one of the three Sega items that you've just mentioned...