Rediscovery of CompuServe’s Adventure 751 (1980) — lost Crowther/Woods variant
TL;DR Adventure 751, a long-sought variant of the original Crowther/Woods Adventure that circulated on CompuServe, has been located and is…
Batch script aims to keep a 2011 ThinkPad running for 24/7 streaming
TL;DR A GitHub user published a batch-file project that the repository says addresses an audio 'shutter' issue and CPU throttling…
Parents Struggle With Fragmented ‘Kid-Safe’ Controls Across Devices and Services
TL;DR A parent reports a grown man contacted his 12-year-old via a 'kid-safe' Gabb phone after finding the number through…
Linux is finally desktop-ready — make 2026 the year you switch
TL;DR A PC Gamer writer argues that mainstream Linux distributions have become much more usable for desktop and gaming use,…
Linux is good now; make 2026 the year to install it on your desktop
TL;DR A PC Gamer writer argues Linux has matured into a practical desktop OS, citing personal experience with gaming-focused and…
Newegg Promo Codes for January 2026: Up to 10% Off on Gaming PCs, Laptops
TL;DR Newegg is offering promo codes for January 2026 that can reduce orders by up to 10%, with targeted offers…
Hidden Palace and Friends Release Shadow the Hedgehog Prototypes and Beta Builds
TL;DR Hidden Palace, in collaboration with Last Minute Continue, has published several early builds of Shadow the Hedgehog alongside a…
MonoGame Foundation Announces New Sponsor Support and Funding Options
TL;DR The MonoGame Foundation published a "New Sponsor Announcement" on Dec. 30, 2025, outlining multiple ways the project can be…
Functional NES emulator running Donkey Kong, built on an engine API
TL;DR A web-hosted Nintendo Entertainment System emulator that runs Donkey Kong is published on Carimbo's site. The page includes keyboard…