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Where have all the racing games gone?

Posted on 16/02/2018 by Alex

A while back I got a Logitech G29 wheel and pedal set up for my PS4. I added a Wheel Stand Pro, and the good times commenced. But there was a problem, and there still is. In the couple of … Continue reading →

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Mucking about

Posted on 14/02/2018 by Alex

I’ve been mucking about with a few bits of tech project recently but nothing too substantial. We’ve had new carpet in our bedroom and ditched the chest of drawers that hid a multitude of sins. Or to be more precise, … Continue reading →

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Forgotten tech- the Archos 405

Posted on 03/03/2017 by Alex

This year will mark the tenth anniversary of my first Archos media player purchase. The 405 wasn’t the first media player that Archos made by any stretch of the imagination. It was billed as the fifth generation player, but it … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Corbyn via Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Posted on 10/01/2017 by Alex

When Ed Milliband lost the election for being unable to eat a bacon sandwich in a photogenic manner, much hand-wringing occurred. I rang my hands along with the rest of the nation. Much like the Brexit vote, there was a … Continue reading →

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Bagged myself a few gaming bargains this Christmas

Posted on 28/12/2016 by Alex

I genuinely think there’s never been a better time to own a console than right now. There have been previous generations that have been great fun but right now the combination of cheaper than ever consoles and heavily discounted games, … Continue reading →

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