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Charlie's Computers
@powerpcfan.xyz
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Discord: @powerpcfan

I love computers, building PCs, programming, gaming, photography, music, and retro tech!

Website: https://www.powerpcfan.xyz
GitHub: https://github.com/PowerPCFan
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powerpcfan.xyz
thoughts on a gtx 970 + ryzen 5 2600 build?
September 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
powerpcfan.xyz
truly a masterpiece.
actionretro.bsky.social Action Retro @actionretro.bsky.social · Sep 10
I’m a professional
September 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
powerpcfan.xyz
just fucking use html ❌
just fucking dont use react ✅

- your local React hater
August 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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neqone.bsky.social
Yup! #google #android #BigTechShouldNotExist
Eugen Rochko ( @Gargron@mastodon.social ) wrote: "Sideloading" is the rentseeker word for "being able to run software of your choosing on a computing device you purchased". There is no reasonable case for an operating system developer having a say over what programs you run on your hardware.
August 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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batarong.com
Some video recs for your Friday night:

youtu.be/7ptN-3RT8yA?...

youtu.be/mIPLL7SbmRc?...

youtu.be/Y1l6Xj4PLEk?...

youtu.be/ECmK5AiTkn0?...
Making music on a DS, playing it on a Floppy Disk boombox
YouTube video by f4mi
youtu.be
May 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
powerpcfan.xyz
This hurts my eyes but it’s also pretty cool lmao
tommulgrew.itch.io tommulgrew.itch.io @tommulgrew.itch.io · May 22
This one's based on the Dornier Do 28.
A bit bigger and heavier, so a little more challenging to fly.

#pico8
May 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
powerpcfan.xyz
just updated my bio and added my domain as my bluesky handle!
May 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
powerpcfan.xyz
May 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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jeffgeerling.com
Remember the 'perfect' mini NAS? The Intel N150-based GMKtec G9 that fits perfectly in 1U of mini rack space?

I fixed it! Thermals were the main issue, but they were not the _only_ issue. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlsI...
I fixed the perfect Mini NAS!
YouTube video by Jeff Geerling
www.youtube.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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dammitjeff.com
brother the consoles not even out yet and people are starving lol can you WAIT A MIN
April 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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svelte.dev
We just published an advisory for CVE-2025-32388, a moderate severity XSS vulnerability in SvelteKit. Please update to `@sveltejs/kit@2.20.6`.

The vulnerability affects applications that iterate over all search parameters inside a server `load` function. More details in the advisory 👇
XSS via tracked search_params
### Summary Unsanitized search param names cause XSS vulnerability. You are affected if you iterate over all entries of `event.url.searchParams` inside a server `load` function. Attackers can ex...
github.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
powerpcfan.xyz
Wild... ruining relationships with countries
Just get rid of the freaking tariffs i need my $50 ryzen 5 3600's and ASRock b450 boards from aliexpress 🙏(pc flippers can relate)
rickylongthread.bsky.social Rick @rickylongthread.bsky.social · Apr 6
THIS IS WHAT A TRADE WAR LOOKS LIKE -
April 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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mozilla.org
23andMe filed for bankruptcy and is up for sale.

It's unclear exactly what that means for tens of millions of people's biometric data. If you want to opt-out, read @npr.org's eight-step guide to protect your genetic info here www.npr.org/2025/03/25/n...
How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?
www.npr.org
March 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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moodboard.bsky.social
#moodboard
March 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
powerpcfan.xyz
drop a follow if you have an account
www.jawa.gg/sp/184151/ch...
March 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
powerpcfan.xyz
finally got my payout from jawa.gg! $100 profit not too bad ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Jawa.gg: Buy and Sell Your Gaming Gear
Jawa is the #1 place to buy and sell gaming computers, GPUs, consoles, and all your gear. Find great deals on new and used hardware, or list for free in seconds. Built by gamers.
jawa.gg
March 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
powerpcfan.xyz
this supposed to be a reference to the grayscale display? well whether it is or not I love this setup!! beautiful
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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xkcd.com
Omniroll xkcd.com/3060
March 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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owldaily.bsky.social
Peekaboo! You can’t hide from these laser-sharp eyes.

birdsofrey 📸
#littleowl #Nature #Owl
Northern saw-whet owl
March 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
powerpcfan.xyz
Today I learned that enshittification was a real word
March 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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bsky.app
Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡

Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
Digital billboard in Boston's subway station that reads: "Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof."
March 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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michaelmjd.bsky.social
Rise and shine, Mr. Friiman
Half-Life running on a Nintendo Wii, with the GameCube ASCII Keyboard Controller plugged in.
March 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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batarong.com
When someone asks me what button to press on their Xbox controller, I can (in real time) respond accordingly with the correct button for their controller, despite using a PS5 controller myself. And at a high degree of accuracy, higher than normal.

I'm glad I know what it's like to be bilingual
March 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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vscode.dev
New AI features in VS Code with the latest release – here’s what you need to know 🧵
A thumbnail with a dark background, the VS Code logo in the top left, and the GitHub Copilot logo in the top right. The thumbnail reads "GitHub Copilot in VS Code February Update [1.98] -Next Edit Suggestions (preview) -Custom instructions generally available -Agent mode build task support, editable terminal commands (preview) -Agent mode in VS Code Stable gradual roll-out (preview) -Change model for code completions -Add folders, workspace issues as context -Advanced codebase search in chat (preview) -Copilot status overview (preview) -Copilot vision support (preview)"
March 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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owldaily.bsky.social
A silent snowfall blankets everything in its path. The Northern Saw-whet Owl, perfectly camouflaged on its branch, remains motionless. This tiny ball of feathers can fit in the palm of your hand.

📸 by francoispotvin
March 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM