Re: Good platform for a simple XP retro machine

Posted on 2015-08-12, 03:08

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If you want a good "daily driver" the newer SFF machines are a great bet too. I'll admit I'm a bit in love with Dell's machines from the last few years. At least the enterprise/office stuff is really good, since they got away from proprietary PSU pinouts and those godawful "transformer" cases with …

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Re: Web Advertisers cry foul over Ad blockers

Posted on 2015-08-12, 01:19

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Once I get to trust a website, I whitelist it. The first time, and I mean the VERY FIRST time an ad autoplays audio, they are off the whitelist for good.

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Good platform for a simple XP retro machine

Posted on 2015-08-12, 00:23

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If you need a good 2000s "retro" computer: http://computers.woot.com/offers/dell-optiplex-745-minitower-desktop-2?ref=cnt_wp_1_1 BAM. Hands down THE BEST pre-built OEM computer of this vintage you can get your hands on. I almost never advocate buying proprietary systems, but one of these can be very …

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Re: Story behind your avatar?

Posted on 2015-08-09, 07:09

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Mine's USP Talon (Fang), the first ship from Tyrian . My avatar is me being ashamed for liking Enter the Matrix. That's the whole story. Hey, the first is actually pretty good! The first film. And if you ask me, the first game as well. BUT most would probably disagree, and I doubt they'd stick up …

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Re: Great collectors of Vogons! What's missing in your collections? :P

Posted on 2015-08-09, 02:07

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Amiga (I'll take any model, I'm not picky lol) 1997 or earlier beige macintosh of some sort Packard Bell corner computer Packard Bell 4x4 style case a working 386 or 486 would also be nice, at the moment I have a fist full of 286 computers. :P MCA Sound Card As for games I currently am looking for …

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Re: Story behind your avatar?

Posted on 2015-08-08, 20:56

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My avatar is me being ashamed for liking Enter the Matrix. That's the whole story.

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Re: Retrotunes as your cellphone ringtone

Posted on 2015-08-05, 04:20

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My phone has always, since the DAY I got my first one home, gone *bzzz And that's IT.

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Re: What machines did you use in High School?

Posted on 2015-08-01, 23:45

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When I was in High School, there were Dell Optiplex 260 and 270s, desktops for the library lab, and towers for the computer lab (there was only one at first). By the time I graduated a bunch of newer Dell Optiplexes had been installed, and a new lab added. I think they were 520s and 620s, a mix of …

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Re: Any of you on Windows 10?

Posted on 2015-07-31, 19:41

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I keep some of my most important files (pictures, mainly) in triplicate. On two hard drives, and a big binder full of DVDs (ugh). Any word on whether you can upgrade a Windows 10 Preview machine to Windows 10 retail? Last I heard they were "hoping" you'd be able to do that. In other news: The Lenovo …

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Re: Other hobbies?

Posted on 2015-07-31, 06:22

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I also play piano pretty well, and guitar poorly.

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Re: what are your favourite ps/2 mice?

Posted on 2015-07-31, 06:13

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I was actually thinking of this one. They've kept the same design for the newer USB keyboards, and a very similar PRO model w/ navi and media buttons, and a USB hub. I think you have to say it like Logi *hurp*

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Re: what are your favourite ps/2 mice?

Posted on 2015-07-31, 01:22

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And if you want a really good PS/2 keyboard for cheap, get a Lenovo/IBM one. They can be had for about $10-15 and are as good a rubber dome keyboard as you are likely to find. Dell QuiteKey is worth checking out too.

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Re: Bought these games today

Posted on 2015-07-31, 01:16

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I'm drooling more than a Hydralisk right now. Can't find copies (boxed or otherwise) of Retribution anywhere.

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Re: Is there such a thing as a robust mouse wheel?

Posted on 2015-07-28, 02:57

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Probably clogged with dog fur.

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Re: what are your favourite ps/2 mice?

Posted on 2015-07-27, 19:00

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I like those Microsoft mice because they're very hand-filling. Small mice are uncomfortable for me to use. Not a fan of the ones that put navi buttons on either side, I think Fwd/Back should be on the same side. 😀

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Re: What old game would you like to see remade?

Posted on 2015-07-27, 18:48

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I want a G-Nome sequel, but I don't ever want ANY games remade.

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Re: what are your favourite ps/2 mice?

Posted on 2015-07-27, 06:20

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The Logitech SBF96 for me , I got a bunch of them . PS/2 only , 2 buttons , a scrollwheel and optical (even work with amiga adapters without probs). An excellent mouse for retro uses IMHO. http://i58.tinypic.com/34efbxf.jpg My retro mouse of choice is an M-SBF90, in black, but otherwise it looks …

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Re: Best WWI or WWII Air Combat Simulator?

Posted on 2015-07-26, 04:26

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Honestly, I really enjoy Warthunder, but it's not much of a simulator. There's a GREAT simulation under the hood, the graphics are beautiful, and the planes are very detailed and diverse. BUT mostly it's Team DM in the sky. 😀

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Re: Found something in the basement today...

Posted on 2015-07-26, 04:23

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My mom's first computer was a Dimension. My first laptop was an Inspiron, but a little newer than that version. Dell's Enterprise product has been pretty good for a long time, but their consumer product still doesn't impress me. Consumer grade machines are all pretty lame, come to think of it.

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Re: Is there such a thing as a robust mouse wheel?

Posted on 2015-07-18, 06:45

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King_Corduroy wrote: I don't think I've ever worn out a mouse in my life. Wth are you guys doing where you are putting that much strain on your peripherals? 🤣 I bought a new Logitech product, which are apparently dogshit these days. LMB wore out in one month (instead of click it went THUD).

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