Emulation box/PC is always going to be tops for game accessibility and overall flexibility. If you’re just looking to experience the games, this is the way to go.

That said, there’s something different about actually using a retro console. For me, it feels more deliberate. Kinda like how some people still prefer putting on a record (or popping in a CD) even though streaming has the same content and is more convenient.

Neither approach is objectively better than the other - it comes down to what the user wants to experience.

This is not what I expected when I clicked “show more replies.”

Classic Randy.

I, uh, remember playing this at work.

is old

These things happen when a skinflint company contracts out network setup for a decade, gets acquired by another skinflint company who axes the contractors and doesn’t hire on-site network personnel, gradually builds out infra on top of the unsupported foundation, and then hires c suite buddies who want to bring in their own people to further muddy the waters.

If I had a nickel for every time clearing the ARP tables fixed a problem, I’d have a shitload of nickels.

Seconding the dehumidifier suggestion. One rated for basement/crawlspace, not the consumer grade crap at the big box stores.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrange_point

Just teleport me to L3 and be done with it. Earth-Moon, Sun-Earth, doesn’t matter.

Every year the local squirrels steal the veggies we plant

This has been my experience as well, along with raccoons decimating all but one season’s attempt at a water garden.

It sounds like the job should be pretty simple. The mechanics of household electrical are very straightforward. I would definitely lean on your BIL here: discuss the project, not just what to do and pitfalls to avoid, but also have him give a vibe check on your understanding. He knows you better than any of us do.

It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.

See, but they’re no longer giving bread and circuses. They’re charging out the ass for all of it.

I was just following the writing prompt ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’ll take your comment to mean I done did good :D

What is the worst, most incorrect way to eat a pizza?

Gonna need somewhat of a custom pizza shape for this to work without arousing suspicion. Put the pizza between the toilet rim and the seat. If it sags a bit that’s fine, the seat should hold it in place. Print out a picture of the inside of the toilet bowl and place it on top of the pizza. Close the lid.

After a few days, invite the crew over for beers. Rig the bathroom light so that it’s very dim. “Sorry, been having issues with it, not sure what the problem is.” Eventually someone is going to notice the ruse. When they do, “Oh shit, my pizza! I was wondering where that went.” Bring it back into the kitchen and offer everyone a slice. They will refuse. “More for me then!” Eat the whole thing.

Instant legend.

Fuck me, get out more.

Which would you prefer? As an X slacker, I only have enough spare “meh” to handle one or the other.

Wait… you’re a millennial? Doesn’t that mean you’re basically a kid? Does this count as grooming? Help, I need an adult!

realizes half the adults in his family are dead

Typical boomers.

Here’s a sampling: