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From around the webSpotted on Flickr · Tech & Electronics · 14d
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The kids wanted an Apple II. The living-room furniture didn't stand a chance.

my first computer

It's 1982. Dad plans to buy a Radio Shack computer. The kids have other ideas. They want the more expensive Apple II Plus. Somehow, they convince their parents. The computer comes home, and new living-room furniture gets pushed down the shopping list. The funny part? Their parents never regretted it.

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From around the webSpotted on Terence Eden’s Blog · Tech & Electronics · 14d
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He bought £2 headphones with noisy bus passengers in mind.

The reviewed purple USB-C headphones

Terence Eden wanted cheap headphones he could hand to people playing phone audio aloud on public transport. The roughly £2 USB-C pair worked across the devices he tried. The dream wasn’t luxury listening. It was getting through a commute without someone else’s soundtrack.

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From around the webSpotted on GamingOnLinux · Gaming & Collectibles · 14d
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Small hands, huge Steam Deck, much less trouble than expected.

Steam Deck (front)

GamingOnLinux’s reviewer worried about the original Steam Deck’s size, then found its balanced weight surprisingly comfortable. Longer sessions still brought some hand ache. This was a Valve-supplied review unit. The pleasant surprise was how different a bulky gadget could feel once it was actually in hand.

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From around the webSpotted on Terence Eden’s Blog · Hobbies & Entertainment · 14d
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A lovely watch. A laptop-sized catch when changing time zones.

Watchy showing the time beside a computer

Terence Eden liked Watchy’s e-ink screen and freedom to tinker. Then came the catch: changing time zones meant reprogramming it with a computer. He enjoyed the possibilities, but wasn’t keen on packing a laptop just to adjust his watch abroad. A tiny gadget with a surprisingly large travel requirement.

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@noaafter6· Tech & Electronics · 34dCartBanter Team
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The desk is small. One wide screen sounds calmer than two.

Dell UltraSharp 34-inch curved monitor; a reference example, not the poster’s desk.
A Large monitor example · Dell

A document and a browser need to stay visible together, but the desk has limited depth. One large monitor removes the center bezel; two smaller ones give each task a fixed place. Before chasing pixels, measure viewing distance, keyboard space, and the cost of any arm or dock. Which setup would make an ordinary reading day less fussy?

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@noaafter6· Gaming & Collectibles · 36dCartBanter Team
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Handheld Switch upgrade: screen shine versus more games

Nintendo Switch OLED model shown in an official Nintendo reference image.
A Switch OLED reference · Nintendo
Original Nintendo Switch with red and blue Joy-Con; manufacturer reference.
B Switch reference · Nintendo

If almost every session is handheld, the OLED screen gets seen every time. The less expensive standard Switch leaves more money for games, and the core performance difference is small. Which purchase would make the next six months more fun: the screen upgrade or a stronger game library? Has anyone compared both screens in the same light?

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