Alternative futurism, for free or cheap

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A computer for my kid

I'd like to simplify things without dumbing down.

I hacked my Nintendo 3DS

You can do a lot with a hacked 3DS, but I'll figure out what later.

Moto G5 Plus iPod

For very little effort, I have a media player with some unique features.

A photo of the Blu-ray disc for the Super Mario Bros. Movie in an external Blu-ray drive next to the box art.

Blu-ray: The rise of Jellyfin

I want to build a digital media library that's competitive with streaming services.

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Looking ahead to 2026

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/e/OS, favorite tech 2025

/e/OS is a commercial-free version of Android that has the level of polish befitting a daily driver.

A screenshot of the web application FreshRSS showing categories on the left-hand column and a list of starred articles on the right-hand column.

FreshRSS, favorite tech 2025

No matter how many times I re-learn that RSS is the answer to managing internet consumption, I'm always charmed by it.

A black Nintendo 3DS on a stand showing the selection screen for Super Mario 3D Land.

Nintendo 3DS, favorite tech 2025

The 3DS is not new tech, but it's new to me and I'm having a blast!

A black and white photo of a grid of stacked CRT television sets.

Confabulator 2025

I declare 2025 over, effective immediately.

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The best alternative to iOS and Android is... Android

We need alternative software for mobile phones and we need it yesterday.

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It's not sideloading and it never was

The way we frame our relationship to technology affects our expectations and how much we hold corporations responsible for their creations.

All software is precarious

While I'm working to replace a lot of my mainstream tech, I thought this one was safe.