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Get a new game console for Christmas? Did your TV and soundbar stop working together? HDMI-CEC probably broke. Here's how to fix.
This information is hard to find, so we compiled what we've learned about HDMI CEC.
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This information is hard to find, so we compiled what we've learned about HDMI CEC.
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Why Your New Game Console Broke HDMI-CEC (And How to Fix It) | Long Play Tech
HDMI-CEC has a hidden 3-device limit for game consoles.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Get a new game console for Christmas? Did your TV and soundbar stop working together? HDMI-CEC probably broke. Here's how to fix.
This information is hard to find, so we compiled what we've learned about HDMI CEC.
longplaytech.com/posts/hdmi-c...
This information is hard to find, so we compiled what we've learned about HDMI CEC.
longplaytech.com/posts/hdmi-c...
I thought 8BitDo fixed this problem, but the unwanted diagonal inputs with the D-pad is back on the 64 Bluetooth controller. Here's how I fixed it.
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8BitDo 64 Controller D-Pad Diagonal Fix | Long Play Tech
Oversensitive and unwanted diagonals are back. This mod should help.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I thought 8BitDo fixed this problem, but the unwanted diagonal inputs with the D-pad is back on the 64 Bluetooth controller. Here's how I fixed it.
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2 weeks left to enable Bluetooth mode on a Stadia controller buff.ly/MGHqBIs
unofficial backup in case they don't extend it again and you're late: buff.ly/sRoUywK
unofficial backup in case they don't extend it again and you're late: buff.ly/sRoUywK
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
2 weeks left to enable Bluetooth mode on a Stadia controller buff.ly/MGHqBIs
unofficial backup in case they don't extend it again and you're late: buff.ly/sRoUywK
unofficial backup in case they don't extend it again and you're late: buff.ly/sRoUywK
Algorithms and twiddling literally costs you money. Instacart and the stores they work with are using machine learning to adjust prices based on what they know about you. Surveillance pricing is here and the apps on your phone are going to nickel and dime you.
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We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Algorithms and twiddling literally costs you money. Instacart and the stores they work with are using machine learning to adjust prices based on what they know about you. Surveillance pricing is here and the apps on your phone are going to nickel and dime you.
youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...
youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...
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Have a Google Stadia controller? You have till the end of the month to enable Bluetooth. It’s my main Steam Deck controller. Has full support. There’s still time to order one. They are going for about $15 on eBay.
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
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Want to save a great gamepad from becoming a brick? #todayimtoyingwith
YouTube video by The Verge
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December 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Have a Google Stadia controller? You have till the end of the month to enable Bluetooth. It’s my main Steam Deck controller. Has full support. There’s still time to order one. They are going for about $15 on eBay.
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
Have a Google Stadia controller? You have till the end of the month to enable Bluetooth. It’s my main Steam Deck controller. Has full support. There’s still time to order one. They are going for about $15 on eBay.
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
Want to save a great gamepad from becoming a brick? #todayimtoyingwith
YouTube video by The Verge
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December 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Have a Google Stadia controller? You have till the end of the month to enable Bluetooth. It’s my main Steam Deck controller. Has full support. There’s still time to order one. They are going for about $15 on eBay.
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...
Like audiobooks? Don't like DRM? Interested in free audiobooks? There are some options:
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How to Get DRM-Free Audiobooks | Long Play Tech
Audible has a competitor that offers a similar service with books you actually own.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Like audiobooks? Don't like DRM? Interested in free audiobooks? There are some options:
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The surprising story of a vinyl record empire in Kansas
YouTube video by CBS Mornings
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December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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I SUPER regret buying an Amazon Echo Show 8 for this reason. The damn thing is loaded with ads at all times.
"Hey Alexa, how do you turn off the ads?"
"You can't."
It's gross, definitely avoid.
"Hey Alexa, how do you turn off the ads?"
"You can't."
It's gross, definitely avoid.
December 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I SUPER regret buying an Amazon Echo Show 8 for this reason. The damn thing is loaded with ads at all times.
"Hey Alexa, how do you turn off the ads?"
"You can't."
It's gross, definitely avoid.
"Hey Alexa, how do you turn off the ads?"
"You can't."
It's gross, definitely avoid.
Another show that’s been messed up with a “remaster.” Will be looking for physical media on this if I ever want a rewatch.
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www.wired.com/story/hbo-ma...
HBO Max’s ‘Mad Men’ Vomit Scene Proves ‘Remastered’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Better’
The errors in one of the most beautiful shows ever made continue a modern tradition of reformatting things that are better off left alone.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Another show that’s been messed up with a “remaster.” Will be looking for physical media on this if I ever want a rewatch.
www.wired.com/story/hbo-ma...
www.wired.com/story/hbo-ma...
Having trouble pairing the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller on #MiSTerFPGA? Are the C Buttons not working? It's a little tricky:
- Pair in "S" mode. See the toggle on the back.
- Define the controller buttons in the MiSTer menu.
- Define the buttons in the N64 Core menu.
- Pair in "S" mode. See the toggle on the back.
- Define the controller buttons in the MiSTer menu.
- Define the buttons in the N64 Core menu.
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Having trouble pairing the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller on #MiSTerFPGA? Are the C Buttons not working? It's a little tricky:
- Pair in "S" mode. See the toggle on the back.
- Define the controller buttons in the MiSTer menu.
- Define the buttons in the N64 Core menu.
- Pair in "S" mode. See the toggle on the back.
- Define the controller buttons in the MiSTer menu.
- Define the buttons in the N64 Core menu.
Want to wake Bazzite with a controller? It is possible, but kinda hacky and requires some Linux scripting.
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Wake Bazzite from Sleep Using a Controller | Long Play Tech
It's possible, but requires some scripts specific to your system.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Want to wake Bazzite with a controller? It is possible, but kinda hacky and requires some Linux scripting.
longplaytech.com/posts/wake-b...
longplaytech.com/posts/wake-b...
Cory Doctorow and Lina M. Khan (former chair of the FTC) discuss Ensh*ttification, which argues that “it’s not just you—the internet sucks now. Here’s why, and here’s how we can fix—or disensh*ttify—it.”
www.youtube.com/live/NCX5Yst...
www.youtube.com/live/NCX5Yst...
Cory Doctorow Discusses Ensh*ttification with Lina M. Khan
YouTube video by BPLvideos
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November 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Cory Doctorow and Lina M. Khan (former chair of the FTC) discuss Ensh*ttification, which argues that “it’s not just you—the internet sucks now. Here’s why, and here’s how we can fix—or disensh*ttify—it.”
www.youtube.com/live/NCX5Yst...
www.youtube.com/live/NCX5Yst...
Cronos: The New Dawn is hard, y'all. Here's a few mods to make it easier. Video tutorial on how to get an easy mode on Windows or the Steam Deck.
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Cronos: The New Dawn Easy Mode | Long Play Tech
Make this tough game easier with these mods for Windows or the Steam Deck.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Cronos: The New Dawn is hard, y'all. Here's a few mods to make it easier. Video tutorial on how to get an easy mode on Windows or the Steam Deck.
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With the shift from books to ebooks, libraries have lost ownership of their collections. Knowledge is being privatized and monetized by multinational corporations. This results in higher costs for books that libraries can’t keep or control.
youtu.be/PygUK16aQgk
youtu.be/PygUK16aQgk
Why is knowledge getting so expensive? | Jeffrey Edmunds | TEDxPSU
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
With the shift from books to ebooks, libraries have lost ownership of their collections. Knowledge is being privatized and monetized by multinational corporations. This results in higher costs for books that libraries can’t keep or control.
youtu.be/PygUK16aQgk
youtu.be/PygUK16aQgk
Plasma TVs are Awesome! They cost next to nothing and perform as well as modern ones. I recently picked up a Panasonic TC-P42U1 for $30 at Goodwill. It’s in great shape, has low hours, and looks amazing. I think it almost rivals my OLED!
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Plasma TVs are Awesome! | Long Play Tech
These displays cost next to nothing and perform as well as modern ones.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Plasma TVs are Awesome! They cost next to nothing and perform as well as modern ones. I recently picked up a Panasonic TC-P42U1 for $30 at Goodwill. It’s in great shape, has low hours, and looks amazing. I think it almost rivals my OLED!
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I've updated my post on the Dell Ultrasharp 2007FP with input latency measurements. This is one of the best 4:3 LCD screens you can use with a MiSTer FPGA.
Thanks for @zezretro.bsky.social for bringing my attention to this monitor!
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Thanks for @zezretro.bsky.social for bringing my attention to this monitor!
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Is Retro Gaming on a 4:3 LCD CRT Blasphemy? | Long Play Tech
MiSTer ini settings for the Dell Ultrasharp 2007FP.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I've updated my post on the Dell Ultrasharp 2007FP with input latency measurements. This is one of the best 4:3 LCD screens you can use with a MiSTer FPGA.
Thanks for @zezretro.bsky.social for bringing my attention to this monitor!
longplaytech.com/posts/is-ret...
Thanks for @zezretro.bsky.social for bringing my attention to this monitor!
longplaytech.com/posts/is-ret...
Having a tough time with Hollow Knight: Silksong? These easy mode mods will help. Works on the Steam Deck or Windows.
How to Install Silksong mods on the Steam Deck | Long Play Tech
Having a tough time with Hollow Knight: Silksong? These mods will help.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Having a tough time with Hollow Knight: Silksong? These easy mode mods will help. Works on the Steam Deck or Windows.
Technology is full of planned obsolescence, psychological manipulation, platform lock-in, and e-waste. We’re here to help find good tech, collect thoughtfully, and own what you love instead of renting access to everything.
Old tech lasts. New tech should too. longplaytech.com
Old tech lasts. New tech should too. longplaytech.com
Long Play Tech
Celebrate technology built to last while finding modern tech worth keeping. Old tech lasts. New tech should too.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Technology is full of planned obsolescence, psychological manipulation, platform lock-in, and e-waste. We’re here to help find good tech, collect thoughtfully, and own what you love instead of renting access to everything.
Old tech lasts. New tech should too. longplaytech.com
Old tech lasts. New tech should too. longplaytech.com