Continuing a series of posts describing flaws of [programs] and [operating systems] . Count this as another rant regarding modern computer technologies and where they are heading. If previously I was annoyed only by modern Windows and Android operating systems, I recently found out that Linux can be a total disaster too. But first things first: most of you already know that Xiaomi’s modern…
Native installer has an artificial block to prevent installation on Windows 8.1 machines. Applications like VxKex become more and more useful these days, thanks to the dedicated developers! MegaNZ desktop client [version 6.5.1] works just fine and i’m able to sync my entire cloud drive without underwater hassles. So go get [VxKex-NEXT] to install MegaSync. Continue reading...
Although I use a dedicated audio player for my music immersion 90% of the time, I occasionally need to use my Android device. I never thought that finding a nice player capable of playing folders [including sub-folders] and easily deleting physical files would be such a difficult task to do. For high-quality playback, there is [Neutron] , but its ergonomics are definitely not its strongest suit…
I finally fixed the annoying bug where playback would stop right after the first track in the playlist. It was a really hard one to find – I used Claude, but the final lines of code were written by myself. So, enjoy the player, you can even put your own tracker mods into the playlists. [Code @ GitHub] . And, yeah, rewind is finally working too! ░▒▓ [LIVE DEMO] ▓▒░ Continue reading...
I just have a blast in the brain and out of blue remembered a couple of applications aimed to add a little bit of fun to your boring plain desktop. The first one is [Desktop Toys] to completely destroy your desktop and the second one is [Ladybug on Desktop] for a more calmer people, just to enrich flat office atmosphere. Note that software is not designed for windows 10/11, but who really cares?…
Tada! The Meals on wheels project has finally been deployed to the good old interwebs! In this endeavor, I participated as a full-stack developer, wearing the hats of a frontend developer, backend developer, DevOps engineer, and designer. Both the frontend and backend codebases are hosted on GitHub. The backend is containerized using Docker and deployed on Render.com, which also hosts PostgreSQL…
UPDATED ON: 2026-08-11 as of August 11th they have been added option to remember last used resolution, but of course preset system still lack the ability to remember resolution and format Xiaomi positions this device as an advanced, almost professional photography tool for imagery enthusiasts. And yes, the camera application is quite good, except for one little thing: the inability to save the…
Ok, here is a super fast blip review of the Palit 3050 KalmX 6Gb video card. I decided to purchase this card, just to have a spare on the shelf if for some reason my 3090Ti will freak out in the future. Previously i already wrote about [the most fastest passively cooled GPU] , but now we have a new champion. The upgrade is not huge, but it is worth it in the end of the day. Continue reading...
Previously i have already asked AI about [this kind of thing] . So, as not to make unfounded claims i decided to post some practical data for Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 operating systems. This content is based upon the [information provided] by Dontscythe the member of my Discord channel. CLICK/TAP TO UNFLOD THE LISTINGS! WINDOWS 7 An absolute leadership in privacy category! www.msftncsi.com 1…
Here is the list of the most interesting YT videos related to overclocking of classic computer architectures. DX5-133Mhz »» DX5-200Mhz PentiumMMX-300Mhz »» PentiumMMX-420Mhz K6III-450Mhz »» K6III-600Mhz PIII-1200Mhz »» PIII-1900Mhz However, this is more substantial overclock [right up to ~2500Mhz] , of course it is LN2 based cooling solution.…
I was never into cars, but what I love about the Need For Speed series is definitely the music. Electronic Art’s Need For Speed series proved to have the best soundtrack out there. Game delivered all possible types of music that car racing game needs. Punchy trance, smooth ambient vibes, groovy guitar alternative with ruff riffs. Towards the end of the 2000s, the quality of the soundtrack…
First thing to mention is that it is very unusual keyboard hardware to say the least. Device is based around IPS screen with a detachable electro-magnetic keycap plate. Keys legends are totally customizable, note that animated GIFs are not supported (yet). For we it is surely no-go because of the small spitted [ENTER] and quite small laptopish key travel. But i must admit that keyboard is visually…
I’m well aware that a fair number of my site’s visitors come here for retrowave music recommendations. But today, folks, I’ll be covering something different, albeit related and somewhat connected to the aforementioned genre. We are talking about [vaporwave] . Although this genre fully emerged in the mid-2010s, I only discovered it now. It’s quite striking (even for me)…
UPDATED ON: 2026-07-30 You will see Windows 7 benchmarks in a while if i’ll be able to launch this beast under the Windows 7 wing ¶ PREFACE NOTE Alright, this is the final multicore beast, operating on the mighty Windows 7. While it is possible to run a Threadripper 7995WX or even a 9995WX, I am not going to do that. This isn’t just because of the insane prices, but also due to the…
A quick note, mostly to myself, just to digest the progress. Finally i came up with barebones of the project, i’ve ditched React in favor of [Svelte] . It has cleaner logic and structure. Webpack bundler will be replaced by [Vite] . It is way faster and more modern. Database choice remains the same, it is PostgreSQL. JavaScript will be replaced by TypeScript as a more strict, statically…
It’s been a while since i’ve posted something from [Ozric Tentacles] . Here is a couple of gems at your disposal. Don’t even think about listening to them via puny multimedia speakers. Visceral sub bass and subtle synthesizer high frequencies blips are broadly present, so you just won’t hear them at all, and miss most of the action in audio spectrum if you use shitty…
Reference can accessed from the [advanced settings] of the website, just click on the vintage computer in the main menu and then see below AUDIO HARDWARE section. Mobile template doesn’t have graphical representation of computer, but you can access settings by typing in the address bar. https://trackerninja.codeberg.page/settings People of my age will surely recognize this reference without…
I would like to inform you that this is the very final update for mentioned articles. They won’t be updated anymore, so you are on your own from here. There is nothing to update, almost nobody don’t give a sh#t about mighty Seven anymore, maybe except me and some vintage nerds. Anyways, at least you have the right direction for a neat software to use to. [Trusted Windows 7/8 software]…
JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE SYSTEM As for me, i’ll surely put Geforce 980 Ti in that build, for even more madness [but as we all know tastes differ]. Continue reading...
As you can observe [here] , Firefox 115 ESR saga continues and Mozilla extending maintenance period again. Moreover, my gut feeling suggest me that it is quite possible that they will extend it even further, say up until September of 2027. And maybe they are targeting 2-3% values in the user-base after which they’ll finally drop the support. Current user base is around 5%, you can observe it…
Link was kindly provided by DragonBreath, the member of my [Discord channel] . I mostly agree on every single part of the video. THE WINDOWS HISTORY UNFOLD ONLY AFTER YOU WATCH THE VIDEO! A COUPLE OF THINGS I DISAGREE WITH Windows 7 is just A and not S? No words! Windows 11 is definitely go to F tier Ubuntu which is shown in the end of the video is full of telemetry like Windows 10/11, so it is a…
The video below perfectly explains how I feel about the decline of the IT industry. This is what happens when the industry is run by ‘mommy’s golden boys’ who only pretend to be tech-savvy. In reality, they’re dumb as a box of rocks and have zero deep knowledge of how software and hardware should actually work. HIGHTREASON RANTING ABOUT THE TOPIC Full length video can be obtained…
The strategy that was outshined by Starcraft and Command & Conqueror. [Total Annihilation] was the first RTS game that introduced true 3d models for units, true physics for a ballistics and realistic vehicle terrain movement. Not to mention things like commander unit mechanics and almost 3d like map [actually map was two dimensional with some smart heights applied]. Two expansion packs were…
Dropping a note for a future myself, just to remember. Here is a couple of AM5 motherboards that should be compatible with Windows 7. They have full-fledged CSM support in BIOS and more importantly have PS/2 ports for hassle free installation of legacy operating systems. The well-known driver modder [Canonkong] , recommends MSI boards exactly. Gigabyte is acceptable. Asus can be used but with some…
To future proof my current Ryzen build based and be able to install top-of-the-line Zen 7 CPU and run it without any restrictions i’ve decided to upgrade my cooling system. Here is a comprehensive review of this really amazing cooler. Noctua NH-DH15 G2 Continue reading...
One of my [previous notes] regarding modern web trends clearly resonated in your email replies, so I’ve decided to drop an even more pressing topic on you. Struggling to find a solid job in IT? Read on for a comprehensive list of the main reasons why. So, you’re on the IT job market and you can’t find a solid role; well, that’s just par for the course in 2026. Naturally, we’re taking it as read…
Recently [Notebookcheck] injected malware to their website which is detecting if you are using some-kind of adblocker to make viewing experience more “convenient” and redirects to another scam domain reporting that if don’t turn off adblock you won’t be able to use their website at all. Ok, no problemo, you don’t have to persuade me hard on this, i am just saying…
Previously i had similar topic [back in the past] . Here is a fresh addition to that list: constant resetting of user custom settings after ordinary system update annoying not removable notifications reporting me about unneeded shit interfering with working user area, [they just block your taps and forcing to wait until they disappear] The last incremental Android 16 update heated up my Xiaomi 15…
UPDATED ON: 2026-06-16 Today we are closing the topic of S.T.A.L.K.E.R modifications and for the sake of it i have to say something new here. In one of the previous Stalker related posts i [already covered] optimization questions, but recently i’ve stumbled upon very neat Japanese utility [FastCopy] , which is focused on ultra fast copying of the files, especially on modern SSD/NVME drives.…
It’s Friday, for God’s sake! It’s been a while since i dropped 80s-like music here. So, let’s pause this techological ranting with some neat synthwave dedicated to all of you. WORLD COMPLETE ■ SYNTHÉTIQUE Continue reading...
Despite having quite a machine [Ryzen 7950X / 64Gb / Optane 5800X / 3090Ti], Stalker is notoriously known to stutter due to it’s old and heavily modified engine with it’s substantional dependence on a single thread performance. Here is a list of tweaks, which i came up during long AI conversations. ■ OGSE_CONFIG.LTX [alife] ai_distance 140 switch_distance 130 objects_per_update 5…
For the most part, it is a note to myself, because most of the website audience is English speaking people. I highly doubt that i cover Russian segment of the interwebs. [TV show] was dedicated to video game reviews, featuring a highly engaging and witty approach . For a strange [or not so strange] reason some of the series are not accessible from Russian YT, that is why i have decided to stash it…
Full-fledged cameraphone benchmarks are aimed on screens > 1280px width. So almost any desktop or laptop should be fine. Smartphones are not supported, in favor of pixel-peeping convenience. It’s been a while since i’ve posted entertaining comparisons of modern “cameraphones”, which try to compete Nokia 808 in resolution field without any luck. Here is one more at your…
I am pretty satisfied with the performance of full-screen applications on my EVGA 3090Ti card. But recently i stumbled upon very curios note by Canonkong the author of [modern USB3 drivers] for AMD-based CPUs. He mentioned interesting fact that Windows 7 users [can enhance performance] of their 3XXX cards even further by enabling re-sizable bar support in BIOS. Also you should enable Above 4G…
Enough of tekno jibber-jabber for now, let’s listen to the groove, sometimes music tells even more than lots of words. YELLO ■ STARLIGHT SCENE Continue reading...
UPDATED ON: 2026-06-11 I was never a fan of Windows 8, especially the 8.0 operating system. Yes, it is fast, but the overall concept, ergonomics, and looks were quite pathetic. However, since the appearance can easily be changed, I decided to reconsider my opinion. Frankly speaking, I planned to do this around October to match the EOL (End of Life) of Windows Server 2012 R2, hoping that server…
UPDATED ON: 2026-06-04 I will return here somewhere in November to check if the final v26.2.7 is still working Previously, we already did this with [Windows 7 and LibreOffice version 25.8] . And now, it is time to repeat the above-mentioned pattern with LibreOffice 26. Windows 7 cannot handle the 2026 version of the software, no matter how hard I tried. So, in light of my recent transition to…
Such issue can occur if you are using four memory stick configuration [very heavy load on the memory controller] and storage devices like Intel Optane P5800X as a boot drive, where Optane U2 drive is plugged by means of M2 adapter. So, here is the correct BIOS settings for reliable elimination of the freezing problem upon rebooting of the system. In this article we shall pin-point correct settings…
You can run Renoise 3.5.X branch in Windows 7 with the help of [VxKex Next] kernel extensions. For some reason application installer blocks installation in Windows 8.1 environment. However, we can easily unlock this stupid restriction. Of course we can change major and minor versions of the OS requirements via [CFF Explorer] , but luckily there is an easier way to handle such obstacle. We can just…
Note: the track is not available in paramilitary locations. We haven’t heard anything really good from maestro Orbit in a long time, so here it is. Make sure to listen through bass-voiced speakers or neat quality Hi-Fi earphones. WILLIAM ORBIT ▀ THE DIVER FEAT. NATALIE WALKER [2022] Continue reading...
UPDATED ON: 2026-05-26 1] ALTERNATE OPTANE DRIVER Although Microsoft provides stock NVME driver in a certain update, it has some bugs and annoyances, which of course should eliminated. [Heavily modified driver] from Win-Raid member Fernando version 3.0.0.1013. It fixes various bugs and glitches, like phantom duplications of enterprise Optane P5800x drive in the device manager and provides some…
UPDATED ON: 2026-05-26 Finally updated an article with some recent pictures Despite being “this kinda old” I still prefer to stay on the edge of the technical rainbow, so much so that even Gen Z can rarely keep up with my tech cravings. Modern CPUs, GPUs and RAM are already very fast for my workloads. So which part of computer has the most bottleneck currently? In my humble opinion it…
Right side flyout with project information triggered upon mouse hover has been added. Also i brought some improvements to the 8-bit mode: mobile phones are affected by the switch too. Some various aesthetic fixes here and there. So, enjoy the page, Cool! Continue reading...
UPDATED ON: 2026-06-08 CPU configuration changed to: [3995WX] due to finantional rationality In one of [my previous CPU rants] , I mentioned those very powerful Threadrippers that can be used in a Windows 7 configuration. But only now I have realized that due to the enormous amount of heat they dissipate, there are no air cooling solutions capable of cooling such systems appropriately, not even in…
UPDATED ON: 2026-05-15 I have implemented special mode for low spec computers. Now, there is an 8-bit lo-fi switch in the header targeted to improve speed on potato puters. Mode disables all visual niceties in favor of better performance. Breakdown of what is disabled on the website: all animations all transitions all box-shadows various filters custom scrollbar audio effects right info flyout…
I have a correct mood to make a couple of new decoration elements for the website. Two different neon glowing buttons: first one is activated on desktop upon hovering mouse cursor [neon glowing RGB edge] second one is accessible on the cell phone [rotating conic gradient] Media queries will detect resolution and show appropriate button for you. To observe the second button switch to mobile view.…
UPDATED ON: 2026-05-19 Handmade retro-inspired unfolding list, code will be integrated to the website template for later reuse. Feature: hidden text in the unfolded menu is protected from being selected and copied. Not vibe-coded sh#t, mobile compatible, but who really cares? Unfold 1 Text 1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur, adipisicing elit. Mollitia aperiam repellendus, ipsum dolor sit…