Jarrod C. 🏳️🌈
@jarrodcoombes.com
IT Admin and Cyber security specialist, vintage computer nerd and general technology enthusiast.
25 years of this shit, and I still really have no idea what I am doing, I have just become pretty good at faking it.
25 years of this shit, and I still really have no idea what I am doing, I have just become pretty good at faking it.
So apparently in the year 2266 they still play Wham! at parties.
Yep, that's in official Star Trek lore, and I'm ok with it.
Yep, that's in official Star Trek lore, and I'm ok with it.
November 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
So apparently in the year 2266 they still play Wham! at parties.
Yep, that's in official Star Trek lore, and I'm ok with it.
Yep, that's in official Star Trek lore, and I'm ok with it.
Anyone know where I can get a cable like this? It appears to be 16 pin, one end has a 1.0mm pitch, the other 1.5mm pitch, with a total length of around 80mm.
Or does anyone have any idea how this could be repaired or replaced creatively (it's for a Creative Infra drive, see what I did there!)
Or does anyone have any idea how this could be repaired or replaced creatively (it's for a Creative Infra drive, see what I did there!)
November 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Anyone know where I can get a cable like this? It appears to be 16 pin, one end has a 1.0mm pitch, the other 1.5mm pitch, with a total length of around 80mm.
Or does anyone have any idea how this could be repaired or replaced creatively (it's for a Creative Infra drive, see what I did there!)
Or does anyone have any idea how this could be repaired or replaced creatively (it's for a Creative Infra drive, see what I did there!)
1/ Am I disappointed by the vote last night, yes.
Do I think they should have gone the way they did, probably not, but I do have to admit that I am simply not qualified to make this call. They are playing a game that most of us know very little about.
Do I think they should have gone the way they did, probably not, but I do have to admit that I am simply not qualified to make this call. They are playing a game that most of us know very little about.
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
1/ Am I disappointed by the vote last night, yes.
Do I think they should have gone the way they did, probably not, but I do have to admit that I am simply not qualified to make this call. They are playing a game that most of us know very little about.
Do I think they should have gone the way they did, probably not, but I do have to admit that I am simply not qualified to make this call. They are playing a game that most of us know very little about.
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Game Day is today! Come tune in and watch me play through several games today (and tomorrow) while raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I start in about 90 minutes at 9am Pacific time, going until 9pm tonight. If you drop into the chat, say hi. :) twitch.tv/humaninteract
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
November 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Game Day is today! Come tune in and watch me play through several games today (and tomorrow) while raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I start in about 90 minutes at 9am Pacific time, going until 9pm tonight. If you drop into the chat, say hi. :) twitch.tv/humaninteract
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It's almost Extra Life weekend, and this year will be my 11th year raising money to serve children in need of medical care. Come take a look at my campaign page, tune in this coming weekend (11/8 and 11/9), and please spread the word. See you all in the stream! www.extra-life.org/participants...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It's almost Extra Life weekend, and this year will be my 11th year raising money to serve children in need of medical care. Come take a look at my campaign page, tune in this coming weekend (11/8 and 11/9), and please spread the word. See you all in the stream! www.extra-life.org/participants...
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Halloween from
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Halloween from
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
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Have a safe and Happy Hallowe'en, everybody! (Music by Dan Policar dantheband.bandcamp.com). 🎃👻 Note: it doesn't get THIS dark in The Crimson Diamond -- Pun intended! 👹
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Have a safe and Happy Hallowe'en, everybody! (Music by Dan Policar dantheband.bandcamp.com). 🎃👻 Note: it doesn't get THIS dark in The Crimson Diamond -- Pun intended! 👹
@wilwheaton.net Since I know you like the choose-your-own-adventure books, Star Trek and gaming, have you tried Star Trek: Resurgence? It's on sale on Steam right now for $8 and it's basically a choose-your-own-adventure episode of classic TnG with a very well written story.
October 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@wilwheaton.net Since I know you like the choose-your-own-adventure books, Star Trek and gaming, have you tried Star Trek: Resurgence? It's on sale on Steam right now for $8 and it's basically a choose-your-own-adventure episode of classic TnG with a very well written story.
@adriansdigitalbasement.com I have to ask, how's it been living under the "radical left's reign of terror"? Did they offer you free health care, legal protections against discrimination or cost effective food yet?
Leavitt: "President Trump will end the radical left's reign of terror in Portland once and for all. The president has directed Secretary Hegseth to provide all necessary troops to protect war-ravaged Portland."
October 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
@adriansdigitalbasement.com I have to ask, how's it been living under the "radical left's reign of terror"? Did they offer you free health care, legal protections against discrimination or cost effective food yet?
Soon to be on my roof!
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Soon to be on my roof!
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Tix & Hotel Rooms are available for VCF SoCal 2026!
vcfsocal.com/so/bdPcBQ2JH
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
vcfsocal.com/so/bdPcBQ2JH
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
September 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tix & Hotel Rooms are available for VCF SoCal 2026!
vcfsocal.com/so/bdPcBQ2JH
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
vcfsocal.com/so/bdPcBQ2JH
#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN
"Why did you stop petting me??"
September 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
"Why did you stop petting me??"
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Tylenol and childhood vaccinations make me want to see the Epstein files.
September 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Tylenol and childhood vaccinations make me want to see the Epstein files.
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Hey you! Would you like to subscribe to my nerdy band's YouTube channel? 😅
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmt...
Casually tracking an album at VCF Southeast
YouTube video by The Stop Bits
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Hey you! Would you like to subscribe to my nerdy band's YouTube channel? 😅
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgmt...
I found out this weekend that YT premium subscriber watches are worth more. I have premium and was thinking about cancelling it.
Patreon is a thing, but I do not want to prioritize in that manner (I can't afford to send monthly money to them all), so I'll stick w/ Premium and spread the wealth.
Patreon is a thing, but I do not want to prioritize in that manner (I can't afford to send monthly money to them all), so I'll stick w/ Premium and spread the wealth.
September 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I found out this weekend that YT premium subscriber watches are worth more. I have premium and was thinking about cancelling it.
Patreon is a thing, but I do not want to prioritize in that manner (I can't afford to send monthly money to them all), so I'll stick w/ Premium and spread the wealth.
Patreon is a thing, but I do not want to prioritize in that manner (I can't afford to send monthly money to them all), so I'll stick w/ Premium and spread the wealth.
@ronscompvids.bsky.social It was awesome getting to meet you at VCF Midwest and I think you convinced me that Missouri is worth visiting at some point. Safe travels my friend!
September 16, 2025 at 5:18 AM
@ronscompvids.bsky.social It was awesome getting to meet you at VCF Midwest and I think you convinced me that Missouri is worth visiting at some point. Safe travels my friend!
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Here's a fun retro article that Micki (VCF SoCal) & I (The VintNerd) are mentioned 🗞️ -Steve
www.theregister.com/2025/08/25/s...
www.theregister.com/2025/08/25/s...
Why the UK is falling back in love with retro 90s tech
: It was a simpler time
www.theregister.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Here's a fun retro article that Micki (VCF SoCal) & I (The VintNerd) are mentioned 🗞️ -Steve
www.theregister.com/2025/08/25/s...
www.theregister.com/2025/08/25/s...
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Look what they did to Notepad. Shut the fuck up. This is Notepad. You are not welcome here. Oh yeah "Let me use Copilot for Notepad". "I'm going to sign into my account for Notepad". What the fuck are you talking about. It's Notepad.
August 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Look what they did to Notepad. Shut the fuck up. This is Notepad. You are not welcome here. Oh yeah "Let me use Copilot for Notepad". "I'm going to sign into my account for Notepad". What the fuck are you talking about. It's Notepad.
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BREAKING: Republicans aren’t releasing all of the Epstein Files. They’re trying to silence Epstein survivors and protect powerful people like Donald Trump.
We can’t let them.
Get the truth out! #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
We can’t let them.
Get the truth out! #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
BREAKING: Republicans aren’t releasing all of the Epstein Files. They’re trying to silence Epstein survivors and protect powerful people like Donald Trump.
We can’t let them.
Get the truth out! #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
We can’t let them.
Get the truth out! #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
I have cats, this is a very accurate look at how they both work.
How a cat works
YouTube video by Cat Lovers Forum
www.youtube.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I have cats, this is a very accurate look at how they both work.
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Happy 44th birthday to the original IBM PC and PC DOS 1.0! 🎉🎂🥂
August 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy 44th birthday to the original IBM PC and PC DOS 1.0! 🎉🎂🥂
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Devastated to learn that the vintage computing community recently lost Chuck Guzis. Chuck was a computing pioneer for decades, and a giant in the vintage computing hobby. Ever use SIMCGA? That was also Chuck.
My tribute to Chuck, on the forum he loved to frequent: forum.vcfed.org/index.php?th...
My tribute to Chuck, on the forum he loved to frequent: forum.vcfed.org/index.php?th...
Sad news: Chuck(G)
I'm very saddened to hear this. I did't know Chuck well, but he was always around to help out when I had questions. I will miss his future input.
forum.vcfed.org
July 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Devastated to learn that the vintage computing community recently lost Chuck Guzis. Chuck was a computing pioneer for decades, and a giant in the vintage computing hobby. Ever use SIMCGA? That was also Chuck.
My tribute to Chuck, on the forum he loved to frequent: forum.vcfed.org/index.php?th...
My tribute to Chuck, on the forum he loved to frequent: forum.vcfed.org/index.php?th...