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I’ve recently become more interested in digital privacy in an age of ever-increasing surveillance. I switched my main PC from Windows to Linux in 2024 (after first trying it in 2013 and using it off-and-on since then), and my two main laptops are currently a ThinkPad X1 Extreme with Linux and a 2021 MacBook Pro. While using Linux means you’re on a much more secure and private system…
I’ve always been a fan of miniature PCs. The idea of a full-sized, x86 PC that can fit in my pocket is just so cool. One of the most well-known computers in this genre is the Toshiba Libretto, which is a fully functional laptop scaled down to be just a bit bigger than a modern smartphone. The line debuted in 1996, at a time when miniaturizing electronics was expensive, and thus it was a bit…
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America is, famously, the “melting pot” of cultures. In my 21 years of living there, I’d become accustomed to being able to try cuisine from nearly any culture, and expect to have a good experience, with delicious food that represents the best that country has to offer. So, when I came to Central Asia, I was quite curious to see the cultural influences of the local food. In Almaty, Kazakhstan,…
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I’ve had this IBM ThinkPad 385XD for a few years now. I paid only $30 for it from somebody who was about to take it to a recycler, but had mercifully decided to first post it on Craigslist in case anybody wanted it. It’s hard to see in photos, but it’s in nearly perfect condition. The only flaw on the machine is a scratch on the lid between the hinge and the status indicator…
I’ve had this Sun Blade 150 workstation in my possession for a few months, having gotten it from a friend who was offloading some tech he no longer used nor wanted. Today, I finally decided to get it set up and fully operational. My first attempt at powering this machine on (shortly after I got it) resulted in the monitor coming on for a couple seconds, displaying an error saying there was no…
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Bexitor (short for Basic Text Editor) is a simple, fast, lightweight, free, and open-source text editor for Windows, similar to Notepad, except with more features. It works on Windows XP and up (.net Framework 4.0 or newer is required.) I originally wrote Bexitor to learn Visual Basic, but it’s turned into more of a continued project. I would consider it “completed” currently,…
Dell Axim X5 Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrade This will upgrade your Dell Axim X5 PDA to Windows Mobile 2003. It can also back up your current software version. I have not been able to find this anywhere else. Download the Dell Axim X5 Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrade (Google Drive) HP iPAQ HX2000 Series Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM This is Spiaatie’s Windows Mobile 6.5.3 ROM for the HP iPAQ HX2000 series.…
SpecMe is a system specification viewer for Windows, macOS, and Linux written in Electron. For more information, screenshots, and downloads, visit SpecMe’s page. More About SpecMe Bexitor (short for Basic Text Editor) is a text editor for Windows that I wrote to learn Visual Basic. For more information, screenshots, and downloads, visit Bexitor’s page. More About Bexitor
SpecMe is a free and open-source system specification viewer written in Electron. It will run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. SpecMe shows your computer’s specifications such as processsor, memory, storage, graphics, and operating system. It also has dark mode! SpecMe uses systeminformation by Sebastian Hildebrant to retrieve specs, and the Solarized color scheme by Ethan Schoonover.…
The Ultimate macOS Wallpaper Archive This archive includes every default macOS default wallpaper, in original quality, ripped straight from real Macs. Every wallpaper from Cheetah to Ventura is included. All 3 versions of the default Mojave Desert and Catalina wallpapers are included (day, night, live.) Download The Ultimate OS X Wallpaper Archive (Google Drive) Dell XPS Windows Vista OEM…
Every personal website I've ever made (that still exists) Website 1 (2013) Written in raw HTML Visit Website 2 (2014) Originally hosted on Google Sites Visit (archived) Website 3 (2014) Originally hosted on Jimdo Visit (archived) Website 4 (2016) Originally hosted on Weebly Visit Website 5 (2017) Originally hosted on Weebly Visit Website 6 (2018) Written in raw HTML, originally hosted on x10 Visit…