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In ‘disappointing but unsurprising' news:I plugged a USB dongle that gives ear/mic sockets into The Spectrum and tried to load an...

In ‘disappointing but unsurprising' news:

I plugged a USB dongle that gives ear/mic sockets into The Spectrum and tried to load an audio file via it. One that I know works because I tested it on my MiSTer immediately before.

Zilch.

Would be nice if they eventually enable support for this. I know .tzx files will make it simulate a real tape-load, but doing it with real audio might be fun.

Still - it's been out less than a week. Patience, Grey. Patience.

#retrogaming #retrocomputing

In Visual Studio is there a way to turn off the whole "I'm not touching this because MARK OF THE WEB!!!" nonsense?I feel like...

In Visual Studio is there a way to turn off the whole "I'm not touching this because MARK OF THE WEB!!!" nonsense?

I feel like I'm missing something.

I’ve tried installing XP onto another machine, then swapping the HD in. No joy, blue-screens during boot, same error. #retrocomputing

I’ve tried installing XP onto another machine, then swapping the HD in. No joy, blue-screens during boot, same error. #retrocomputing

Obscure techy-retro-computing question:I have a Fujitsu D556 that I acquired. Lowest support OS for it is Windows 7, which I've...

Obscure techy-retro-computing question:

I have a Fujitsu D556 that I acquired. Lowest support OS for it is Windows 7, which I've installed.

But I'd really like XP on there. However, when I try to install it, it blue-screens during install because the BIOS isn't (from memory)’ ACPI compliant.

It's got the latest BIOS version I can find. I’ve tried multiple XP images.

Any suggestions, or is it a case of 'give up’?

#retrocomputing

Today's going to be...interesting…so here's Shoogle (Black) and Del (Black & Tan):#DogsOfMastodon

Today's going to be...interesting…so here's Shoogle (Black) and Del (Black & Tan):

#DogsOfMastodon

Any recommendations for an affordable, reliable laser printer? Only need B&W, but must work with iOS devices.It’ll probably be used...

Any recommendations for an affordable, reliable laser printer? Only need B&W, but must work with iOS devices.

It’ll probably be used about twice a year, if that. Inkjets dry out too soon with that usage.

My Dad just died. We were with him for most of the day, but he was asleep for all of it. His last clear words (yesterday) were a grumpy,...

My Dad just died. We were with him for most of the day, but he was asleep for all of it. His last clear words (yesterday) were a grumpy, frustrated “oh, bugger”, which I’m oddly amused by, because that was 100% him.

Good night, Dad. Sleep well.

Fucksake. *Still* testing positive a week and a half after developing COVID symptoms.Is this normal? Line’s fainter at least.

Fucksake. *Still* testing positive a week and a half after developing COVID symptoms.

Is this normal? Line’s fainter at least.

Well, one plus-point of being laid up (still) with COVID: I've finally had the time to watch Invincible.Wow.Cannot wait for S3.

Well, one plus-point of being laid up (still) with COVID: I've finally had the time to watch Invincible.

Wow.

Cannot wait for S3.

Just had (well, still have) my first ever bout of COVID.2/10, do not recommend. No fun whatsoever.Had it for a week now, but it got its...

Just had (well, still have) my first ever bout of COVID.

2/10, do not recommend. No fun whatsoever.

Had it for a week now, but it got its claws in me when I was chronically run down, so I guess it may take a few more days yet.

If IT support lines the world over haven't changed their hold music to “Isn't It Ironic" then I don't even know why...

If IT support lines the world over haven't changed their hold music to “Isn't It Ironic" then I don't even know why they're bothering.
#CrowdStruck

It does the same on another Windows 10 PC if I sign in to YouTube.

It does the same on another Windows 10 PC if I sign in to YouTube.

Having a weird problem with YouTube on Windows 11/Chrome: When signed in, videos are playing far too fast even though the playback speed is...

Having a weird problem with YouTube on Windows 11/Chrome: When signed in, videos are playing far too fast even though the playback speed is set to 'Normal'. Switching it to something else and back fixes it for that video, but not for others.
Any ideas? I've tried clearing cookies (I think).

Wordle 1,092 2/6⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩Wow. I have a second word I use when my first yields no results.Today was its day...

Wordle 1,092 2/6

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Wow. I have a second word I use when my first yields no results.

Today was its day 🙂👍

Back from the vets. He’s on antibiotics for a week. Bladder size is normal (no blockage) and he’s not running a temperature. So we’ll...

Back from the vets. He’s on antibiotics for a week. Bladder size is normal (no blockage) and he’s not running a temperature. So we’ll see. #DogsOfMastodon

Fuck. Having to take one of our dogs to the vets. Looks like blood in his urine. Seems (mostly) fine in himself so it’s probably just an...

Fuck. Having to take one of our dogs to the vets. Looks like blood in his urine. Seems (mostly) fine in himself so it’s probably just an infection, but even so. Fuck.
#DogsOfMastodon

Possibly the most impressive tornado video I've ever seen, courtesy of Reed...

Possibly the most impressive tornado video I've ever seen, courtesy of Reed Timmer:

https://youtu.be/IEFGKMWYD-E?si=FMhwMXTLr9UGvgTQ

#tornado

Single-parent bluetit off on another food run - we can hear the chicks.

Single-parent bluetit off on another food run - we can hear the chicks.

Gratuitous tit shot:

Gratuitous tit shot:

Well, the Maythorn is looking rather excellent:

Well, the Maythorn is looking rather excellent: