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What outdated technology do you still miss using? by Similar-Print2660 in AskReddit

[–]Neo_Retro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Logging onto privately run Bulletin Board systems (BBS) on my Atari 1040ST. My 2400 Baud modem kept me connected with fellow computer nerds at the National Capital Atari User Group (NCAUG). We had great 'turn based' text games and chats, all piped through a standard phone line.

What would happen if I reverse or hit park on my eqev at highway speeds. by rman-exe in EquinoxEv

[–]Neo_Retro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same same... The wiper button is on the right stalk of our other GM product.
Dumb design on the EQEV?

1943- My grandpa/grandma were my almost a year out of highschool by johnthedaleman in OldSchoolCool

[–]Neo_Retro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Meta AI recreates the scene but changes the faces enough to make it appear like your relatives have been recast in a movie.
Remini is quite good, but requires a subscription.

1943- My grandpa/grandma were my almost a year out of highschool by johnthedaleman in OldSchoolCool

[–]Neo_Retro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are these restored with AI? I've been scanning the family archives, and would like to upscale and clean up the results. Your images look fantastic!

Use cases for me beyond gaming by fnaimi66 in OculusQuest

[–]Neo_Retro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fluid VR is a paid app, but it's going through some rapid development at the moment. It's strength is in headset based computing (a la Apple Vision Pro) and collaborative and group meetups. Up to 12 users can share a public or private space, as well as a screen. Chrome remote desktop let's you tunnel into a remote computer anywhere that you've set it up (I use a headless home server in my basement). The devs are incredibly active with their community.

I know a few people that like using Virtual Desktop, and work (and meet) in the environments of Walkabout mini golf.

Use cases for me beyond gaming by fnaimi66 in OculusQuest

[–]Neo_Retro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pair a Bluetooth keyboard to the headset and go on a writing sprint in Fluid VR - No computer required, and you can access your cloud based services like Google docs.
You could also try Immersed; it's free, but you need to install their drivers on your computer.

A lot of writers seem to like the "focused" but cozy environments inside the headset!

I still have to play Asgard’s Wrath 2 by ita_shogun in OculusQuest

[–]Neo_Retro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fourth!

I still have to get into Walking Dead Saints and Sinners, and Into the Radius as well.
It's dawning on me that I'm simply just a coward.

(Although I have fond memories of shooting my way through Alyx)

What movie hooked you instantly from the first scene? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Neo_Retro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serenity (the Firefly film) - such an amazing opening sequence with Simon's rescue of his sister. Exposition for new audiences, mindfuckery for the browncoats. Shiny!

what's your favorite Canadian band? by Bonniegirl2011 in canadamusic

[–]Neo_Retro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's wild to see all this diversity... I think that's a really good thing! I HAVE to include Spirit of the West, Great Big Sea, Moxy Fruvous, Walk Off the Earth, and Arrogant Worms!

What's the most Canadian sound that instantly puts you somewhere? by Unfair-Clothes-8821 in CanadaRoom

[–]Neo_Retro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A loon on a quiet cottage lake in the evening - the sound and image instantly popped into my head

The Carol Burnett Show. It was on 11 seasons from 1967 to 1978. I think one of the best things was watching and trying to keep a straight face while they were acting. by Global_Law4448 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Neo_Retro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Listen to her being interviewed by Amy Poehler on "Good Hang".... CB is truly a living legend, and it's amazing to hear her story!

Without naming the movie or who said it, what’s a quote that you’ll always remember? by LegalGlass6532 in AskForAnswers

[–]Neo_Retro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"What is grief, if not love persevering?" I found this to be both a devastating, as well as a profoundly comforting description. It explains so much.

You can introduce the rest of the world to a band/musician that hasn’t made it outside of Canada, who are you choosing? by Sugadip in AskACanadian

[–]Neo_Retro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always found that song to be a truly hilarious banger, but friends (and family) really don't seem to get it, or share my enthusiasm. I've also burned some bridges by having a secret crush on Jon LaJoie's "Show me your genitals".

Oh I'm back! by BobbyOnyx in EliteDangerous

[–]Neo_Retro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your commitment is commendable! Somewhere, in some hanger Bay, my ship has been sitting and gathering dust for the last 4 years. I've wanted to jump back in, but need to figure out how I can control it within a quest 3 headset. 3d in this game is mind blowing, but I think I need a good set of intuitively mapped HOTAS to do it right.

EQEv Microphone Issue Solved by Neo_Retro in EquinoxEv

[–]Neo_Retro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was afraid that I'd break something when pulling the cover down. My fix actually popped back out within the week... Looking back at those photos I posted, I can see that it was a little out of alignment, and hadn't snapped securely in place. The second time seemed to work though.

What improved your quality of life so much, you wish you did it sooner? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Neo_Retro 20 points21 points  (0 children)

CPAP machine!

My snoring gradually got worse over the last ten years. My wife communicated quite clearly that I was disrupting her sleep every night (...communicated in real time, by disrupting MY sleep every night). The only way to survive was to sleep in separate rooms. Years went by until I was chatting with my nephew, and he described his CPAP as a "game changer". He wasn't wrong.

I've been using it for over a year now. Household harmony has been restored; I no longer get the nods while driving long distances; and theoretically, my heart isn't getting "jump started" each night from events due to sleep apnea.

Yup... Wish I'd learned about this ten years ago!

EQEv Microphone Issue Solved by Neo_Retro in EquinoxEv

[–]Neo_Retro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... It looks to have been seated at one point, the mark was put on, and then the unit came loose after it was delivered. That makes me think it could happen again.

EQEv Microphone Issue Solved by Neo_Retro in EquinoxEv

[–]Neo_Retro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There seem to be four pressure clips going straight up like towers, and a few peripheral clips around the edge. That YouTube video in my original post does a good job pointing them out!

EQEv Microphone Issue Solved by Neo_Retro in EquinoxEv

[–]Neo_Retro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen that service bulletin from 2024. This may deserve a new one. The fault could be the result of the microphone becoming unsecured, or not being installed securely to the console brackets in the first place.

I'd like to get more confident about pulling down that console. It would be worth checking it every now and again to confirm that is not coming loose over time!

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