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Technology is full of planned obsolescence, psychological manipulation, platform lock-in, and e-waste. Old tech lasts. New tech should too.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 2h

Buying DVDs and Blu-rays? Here are some tips and tricks and how to avoid bootlegs. longplaytech.com/posts/how-to...

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How to Buy DVDs and Blu-rays, and How to Spot a Bootleg

Find the right release, avoid counterfeits, and build a physical media collection.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Better Call Saul season 3 has been delisted from AppleTV. Another reason to buy physical media. Hopefully, it’ll come back soon! It is still available in my purchases.

Season 3 showing removed from iTunes in Cheap Charts

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Glad I took my (really expensive) smart TVs offline years ago and gave them each an AppleTV. They are blocked at the router level too. #privacy youtu.be/IvFu343KNek?...

LG Isn't the Only TV Company Spying on You

YouTube video by RTINGS R&D

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“A million tiny compromises” youtu.be/aLPrNSFLb2U?...

The Subtle Art of Normalising Dystopia

YouTube video by struthless

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The second hand market is getting harder and harder to find treasure. youtu.be/UKypOcYjjkI?...

How Goodwill Actually Works

YouTube video by Business Insider

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Blu-ray turned twenty last month. A week later Sony announced it would stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. It seems inevitable: discs are done, streaming won. Are TV and movies next? #physicalMedia longplaytech.com/posts/best-t...

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Now Is the Best Time to Start Collecting Blu-rays

Why Blu-rays have never been a better deal and why they're going the way of vinyl.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

They delayed the launch of the Philips Hue bulb to the end of 2012 so they could build in the ability to update firmware on the bulbs. This means the first Philips Hue bulb still works with the current app and bridge. That's tech that lasts! youtu.be/zo6CHhvhhbQ?...

Philips Hue: The smart home’s light bulb moment

YouTube video by Version History

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Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 13/07/2026

Films like The Rock, T2, The Abyss and Reservoir Dogs shot with on Super35 to get the best of both worlds: wide frames for theatrical and pleasant 4:3 home video framing. It's a lot of work (reframing EVERY shot) but full screen VHS versions looked great. Van Ling made this demo for T2:

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Sometimes old tech is still the best tech. Even really, really old tech. Give a journal a try. It's surprising how effective it is to use a focus tool that isn't online. longplaytech.com/posts/bullet...

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You Don’t Need a Second Brain. You Need a Journal.

The most effective productivity, privacy, and focus tools are a notebook and a pen.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Acting like Goldilocks when it comes to retro gaming handhelds? It’s hard to decide which to play and when. Some are too big, some are too much trouble to set up, some are pricey, but the Miyoo Mini Plus with Onion OS is *just right.* longplaytech.com/posts/miyoo-...

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The Retro Handheld Sweet Spot: Miyoo Mini Plus

When it comes to bang-for-your-buck and ease of setup, the Miyoo Mini Plus is a clear winner.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Don’t toss out your old Kindle because Amazon bricked it. Jailbreak it! Here’s how I got my 4th gen with buttons set up with KOReader. longplaytech.com/posts/jailbr...

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How to Jailbreak the 4th Gen Kindle

Don't throw out a working e-reader! Keep it going and add capabilities with KOReader.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Have an extra Wii Remote and want to play some PlayStation GunCon light gun games? I got a guide for you! Works in PCSX2 and Duckstation. longplaytech.com/posts/emulat...

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Emulate GunCon2 With a Wii Remote

How to use a Nintendo Wii Remote to play Playstation 2 light gun games.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Small, portable, Android retro handhelds are about to get big. The Steam Deck Mini is here! longplaytech.com/posts/androi...

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It’s a Steam Deck Mini

Android handhelds are becoming a portable powerhouse.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

What makes listening to vinyl albums great is the ritual, the intentionality, and the health benefits. You can get the same benefits from music CDs for a lot less money. longplaytech.com/posts/why-cd...

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Why CDs Are Great in 2026 | Long Play Tech

All the benefits of vinyl, and more, at a fraction of the cost.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Playing CDs in 2026 is surprisingly easy and affordable. You don’t need specialized equipment, and you probably already own something that can do it. longplaytech.com/posts/how-to...

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How to Play CDs in 2026 | Long Play Tech

You might already have everything you need to get started.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

If you do subscribe to a service, immediately cancel it. You will have access for the time you paid for. Then if it expires and you don’t notice - no more charges. If you do, it’s easy to buy more time.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Physical media > streaming youtu.be/8AKn-zJMIwY?...

Why Owning Nothing Is So Expensive

YouTube video by Business Insider

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Multi CD changers are great and still being produced. A convenient way to keep the music going without the algorithm driving. longplaytech.com/posts/onkyo-...

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CD Carousels: The Offline Playlist | Long Play Tech

Ditch the algorithm and make your own playlist with CDs.

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Kate Compton @galaxykate.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

You can test new tech ideas using the Seinfeld Test Would the product eliminate the plot of an episode? (Google maps, cell phones, paypal, battery packs) Good tech. Would the product inspire new Seinfeld plots? (NFTs, AI chatbots, crypto currency, blindboxes, metaverse land sales) Bad tech.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Some people reported that their Analogue 3D broke CEC on their setup. This article will show how to fix that too!

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Get a new game console for Christmas? Did your TV and soundbar stop working together? HDMI-CEC probably broke. Here's how to fix. This information is hard to find, so we compiled what we've learned about HDMI CEC. longplaytech.com/posts/hdmi-c...

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Why Your New Game Console Broke HDMI-CEC (And How to Fix It) | Long Play Tech

HDMI-CEC has a hidden 3-device limit for game consoles.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

I thought 8BitDo fixed this problem, but the unwanted diagonal inputs with the D-pad is back on the 64 Bluetooth controller. Here's how I fixed it. longplaytech.com/posts/8bitdo...

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8BitDo 64 Controller D-Pad Diagonal Fix | Long Play Tech

Oversensitive and unwanted diagonals are back. This mod should help.

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

2 weeks left to enable Bluetooth mode on a Stadia controller buff.ly/MGHqBIs unofficial backup in case they don't extend it again and you're late: buff.ly/sRoUywK

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Algorithms and twiddling literally costs you money. Instacart and the stores they work with are using machine learning to adjust prices based on what they know about you. Surveillance pricing is here and the apps on your phone are going to nickel and dime you. youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...

We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Have a Google Stadia controller? You have till the end of the month to enable Bluetooth. It’s my main Steam Deck controller. Has full support. There’s still time to order one. They are going for about $15 on eBay. www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...

Want to save a great gamepad from becoming a brick? #todayimtoyingwith

YouTube video by The Verge

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Have a Google Stadia controller? You have till the end of the month to enable Bluetooth. It’s my main Steam Deck controller. Has full support. There’s still time to order one. They are going for about $15 on eBay. www.youtube.com/shorts/w-4yY...

Want to save a great gamepad from becoming a brick? #todayimtoyingwith

YouTube video by The Verge

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Like audiobooks? Don't like DRM? Interested in free audiobooks? There are some options: longplaytech.com/posts/drm-fr...

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How to Get DRM-Free Audiobooks | Long Play Tech

Audible has a competitor that offers a similar service with books you actually own.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The surprising story of a vinyl record empire in Kansas youtu.be/OqQ07FWUPvI?...

The surprising story of a vinyl record empire in Kansas

YouTube video by CBS Mornings

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Chris Coyier @chriscoyier.net · 05/12/2025

I SUPER regret buying an Amazon Echo Show 8 for this reason. The damn thing is loaded with ads at all times. "Hey Alexa, how do you turn off the ads?" "You can't." It's gross, definitely avoid.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Another show that’s been messed up with a “remaster.” Will be looking for physical media on this if I ever want a rewatch. www.wired.com/story/hbo-ma...

HBO Max’s ‘Mad Men’ Vomit Scene Proves ‘Remastered’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Better’

The errors in one of the most beautiful shows ever made continue a modern tradition of reformatting things that are better off left alone.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Having trouble pairing the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller on #MiSTerFPGA? Are the C Buttons not working? It's a little tricky: - Pair in "S" mode. See the toggle on the back. - Define the controller buttons in the MiSTer menu. - Define the buttons in the N64 Core menu.

8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller with a MiSTer

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Want to wake Bazzite with a controller? It is possible, but kinda hacky and requires some Linux scripting. longplaytech.com/posts/wake-b...

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Wake Bazzite from Sleep Using a Controller | Long Play Tech

It's possible, but requires some scripts specific to your system.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Cory Doctorow and Lina M. Khan (former chair of the FTC) discuss Ensh*ttification, which argues that “it’s not just you—the internet sucks now. Here’s why, and here’s how we can fix—or disensh*ttify—it.” www.youtube.com/live/NCX5Yst...

Cory Doctorow Discusses Ensh*ttification with Lina M. Khan

YouTube video by BPLvideos

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Cronos: The New Dawn is hard, y'all. Here's a few mods to make it easier. Video tutorial on how to get an easy mode on Windows or the Steam Deck. longplaytech.com/posts/cronos...

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Cronos: The New Dawn Easy Mode | Long Play Tech

Make this tough game easier with these mods for Windows or the Steam Deck.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

With the shift from books to ebooks, libraries have lost ownership of their collections. Knowledge is being privatized and monetized by multinational corporations. This results in higher costs for books that libraries can’t keep or control. youtu.be/PygUK16aQgk

Why is knowledge getting so expensive? | Jeffrey Edmunds | TEDxPSU

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Plasma TVs are Awesome! They cost next to nothing and perform as well as modern ones. I recently picked up a Panasonic TC-P42U1 for $30 at Goodwill. It’s in great shape, has low hours, and looks amazing. I think it almost rivals my OLED! longplaytech.com/posts/plasma...

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Plasma TVs are Awesome! | Long Play Tech

These displays cost next to nothing and perform as well as modern ones.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

I've updated my post on the Dell Ultrasharp 2007FP with input latency measurements. This is one of the best 4:3 LCD screens you can use with a MiSTer FPGA. Thanks for @zezretro.bsky.social for bringing my attention to this monitor! longplaytech.com/posts/is-ret...

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Is Retro Gaming on a 4:3 LCD CRT Blasphemy? | Long Play Tech

MiSTer ini settings for the Dell Ultrasharp 2007FP.

Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Having a tough time with Hollow Knight: Silksong? These easy mode mods will help. Works on the Steam Deck or Windows.

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How to Install Silksong mods on the Steam Deck | Long Play Tech

Having a tough time with Hollow Knight: Silksong? These mods will help.

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Long Play Tech @longplaytech.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Technology is full of planned obsolescence, psychological manipulation, platform lock-in, and e-waste. We’re here to help find good tech, collect thoughtfully, and own what you love instead of renting access to everything. Old tech lasts. New tech should too. longplaytech.com

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Celebrate technology built to last while finding modern tech worth keeping. Old tech lasts. New tech should too.