I’ve been using LaunchBox’s BigBox for my HTPC for years at this point to replicate a console-like experience as close as reasonably possible. When Microsoft announced they wanted to make that process easier due to their Xbox strategy shifts, I welcomed the changes. I wanted to document (both for myself… Continue Reading... "Windows New Xbox Mode on My HTPC"
Wonder Man 2026 Thoughts
Wonder man 2026 just released yesterday as of this writing and I finished it today. I have some conflicted feelings about it but am overall positive on it. Let’s start with the… Strengths Criticisms Overall I really enjoyed the series. Mateen and Kingsley were a joy to watch. The superhero… Continue Reading... "Wonder Man 2026 Thoughts"
2026 Experience Installing Linux on a 2020 Laptop
Installing linux on an old work laptop my wife graciously donated for testing. It’s a thinkpad x1 carbon 4k uhd model. I was curious how KDE and Gnome were looking. How easy they are to install, how painful it is to use things I’ve been used to in Windows and… Continue Reading... "2026 Experience Installing Linux on a 2020 Laptop"