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Windows Central's senior editor, rose-tinted glasses enjoyer

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Played for an hour, it's good.
Really good.

30.01.2026 23:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

tbh it's a whole new world for me

I've had the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini on my desk for years, but it's still the only mechanical keyboard I've extensively used

That, and I hear good things about low profile, so I'll take any insights I can get ๐Ÿ™

30.01.2026 21:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This looks pretty slick. I appreciate the color scheme, too

NuPhy Air75 V3 only comes in white if I want ISO, which doesn't really blend with the rest of my desk

IQUNIX going to the top of the list

30.01.2026 21:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lofree Flow photo: Harish Jonnalagadda | Windows Central

Lofree Flow photo: Harish Jonnalagadda | Windows Central

Finding a low-profile, 75% (arrow keys but no numpad) mechanical keyboard with an ISO (British) layout for a reasonable price is more complicated than I thought.

Keychron, NuPhy, LoFree, and even Logitech have options, but I'm paralyzed with choices .. any real opinions here? ๐Ÿค”

30.01.2026 10:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ain't that the truth.

Always more things to disable with each fresh install. I'm not sure how excited I can be about Windows 12 if it's a fully agentic AI OS.

Then again, I'm a tinkerer. I love tweaking and customizing my OS, so Windows will always be my daily driver ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

25.01.2026 22:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck are too big โ€” I miss the pocketable days Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?

"Gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck are a modern marvel, but I think they're getting way too big."

Was the PSP Go an example of where we should go from here, or is that space already filled by smartphones? ๐Ÿคจ

OPINION:

13.01.2026 17:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bazzite Terminal displaying the results of the neofetch command, including system specifications.

Bazzite Terminal displaying the results of the neofetch command, including system specifications.

Distro hopping is the main objective of Linux, right?

Bazzite looks cool.

13.01.2026 11:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Awful news, sorry for your loss

05.12.2025 14:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Troy Baker?!

27.09.2025 10:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spelling mistakes on background textures too, so probably.

24.09.2025 22:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 26 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

We're reaching levels of dog that man should never see

24.09.2025 22:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Deus Ex protagonist JC Denton with "what a shame." text overlay

Deus Ex protagonist JC Denton with "what a shame." text overlay

The fastest turn to the worst rollercoaster I've ever been on

24.09.2025 21:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exhumed was fantastic, played the PS1 demo so much as a kid

The Nightdive re-release is well worth a try, great quality-of-life upgrades but otherwise authentic

22.09.2025 07:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oh you played one of my favourite games of all time?

That's cool, I might be slightly obsessed with it, but I can't be sure

21.09.2025 09:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Screenshot of spacesuit-wearing characters with dialog from 'Iris', a robot character, saying "I have been able to find drift stabilizer entries in the cargo manifests of some crashed freighters." HUD elements fill the screen.

Screenshot of spacesuit-wearing characters with dialog from 'Iris', a robot character, saying "I have been able to find drift stabilizer entries in the cargo manifests of some crashed freighters." HUD elements fill the screen.

Jump Space is fantastic so far, really enjoying this co-op PvE experience in space.

It strikes a pretty perfect balance for me; not too complex but not too straightforward either. Just right. Really looking forward to seeing where this game goes.

Big recommend.

20.09.2025 19:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Buying it with zero hesitation. Congratulations on the release!

19.09.2025 08:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Casio LF-20W-8ACF watch held in hand over a purple card background. The watch is off-white and has a digital display.

Casio LF-20W-8ACF watch held in hand over a purple card background. The watch is off-white and has a digital display.

My recent fascination with Casio could easily become an obsession, as I had to import it from the US and didn't hesitate.

I couldn't resist that funky digital display โ€” but I'm glad these watches are cheap!

#Casio LF-20W-8ACF

17.09.2025 12:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't wait for indie devs to revive this aesthetic

Definitely enjoy the wobbly PS1 resurgence era, but I'm eagerly awaiting these vibes too

14.09.2025 22:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Limited edition Ginsters beanz & cheese slice with 100% British cheddar on sale in a supermarket in England.

Limited edition Ginsters beanz & cheese slice with 100% British cheddar on sale in a supermarket in England.

I don't want to hear any disrespect towards British cuisine, at least not while these are around ๐Ÿ˜ค

Don't talk to me until I've had my beanz and cheese, guys

13.09.2025 14:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Made from the original game models from Max Payne 1."

It just isn't, though, and that's a real shame because I would have bought it otherwise!

Totally different pattern, and I know it's not THAT serious, but come on.. just say "inspired by" instead ๐Ÿ˜…

29.08.2025 18:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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1983 Ford Capri Mk3
1969 Boss Mustang 302
1965 Volkswagen Type 2
1998 BMW 528i E39

27.08.2025 08:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is it just me or is this the first bank holiday with decent weather?

I should have bought some BBQ supplies

25.08.2025 11:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Having a favourite server for things like Unreal Tournament feels ancient now, replaced with matchmaking

Obviously you can join Discord servers and build a friends list now, but playing in the same place every night and seeing familiar names drop in and out was pretty special

24.08.2025 08:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can't believe my blue check was rejected smh

22.08.2025 08:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If it were more like this pattern, even if it were low resolution for the theme, I'd have snapped it up

18.08.2025 18:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Conflicted because I LOVE Remedy and I was so ready to buy the shirt but.. this isn't Max's shirt

"We took actual models from the original game and faithfully recreated Maxโ€™s stylish Hawaiian shirt in all its blocky glory!"

Reading this when it's such a different pattern is disappointing ๐Ÿ˜”

18.08.2025 17:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to the party!

02.08.2025 09:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Limited??

I'd better find one fast

30.07.2025 20:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not sure what your go-to snacks are, but this duo was an incredible option in the boiling temperatures of Taiwan

Pocari Sweat will hydrate you right up, and it tastes WAY better than the name suggests

29.07.2025 15:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Learned how to drive in a Yaris, 0-60 in three business days

27.07.2025 08:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0