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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I've been using Jev to add a filter to articles in my feed reader. So far, it seems to work pretty well. And yes it's very fast and inexpensive.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The price gap here is staggering. I used 1/5 as much MiniMax M3 tokens, it was 1/58 the cost.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

look at this DISGUSTING BURRITO

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

WHY does AI generated FOOD LOOK LIKE THAT!!!

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Apparently this was announced a few weeks ago, but still...look at this thing. It's a MATX version of the Silverstone FLP02 retro case (called the FLP03). I think I actually prefer it because it doesn't have the faux floppy drive bay, which seems a bit gaudy to me. #retropc #pcgaming

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Decades later, still love getting this armor as a dwarf's first major armor milestone :D #everquest

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

WRONG, Oregonian. Overhauling the street would be better for everyone. Including pedestrians (oh, won't somebody remember the pedestrians!)... Also just stand on a random corner of 82nd and ask yourself if things are rad right now. The status quo ain't working. #pdx #portlandor

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

yep! mine has only 2MB of RAM and a finicky RAM slot (or possibly I am having trouble finding the right RAM?) ... so it can't run Doom too well alas.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Made some updates to my #ttrpg combat tracker. Added a new note system to make it easier to see, and save multiple notes. Updated the dice roller so that it can collapse and is easier to identify.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Updated my TTRPG combat tracker today to fix a bug that was causing the pop-up with dice roll results to not appear in some circumstances. Also added an (experimental) feature to export/import combat to .json so GMs can set up a combat ahead of time for later use. ttrpg-tools.online #dnd #ttrpg

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Updated my TTRPG combat tracking tool. New feature: attack rolls! You can now set up attacks and roll them vs. target AC, with option to account for DR. This can handle single attacks, or multiples. You can watch the dice roll or use "Fast roll" to have it all handled for you. #ttrpg #dnd

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Cincinnati style chili served over homemade goetta. It has become a holiday season tradition. #cincinnati

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Based on this photo what is the refresh rate of this monitor? Just kidding ;) I'll tell you. This baby is 500Hz! Should have a review up on PC World later this week or early next.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

After several false starts my Raspberry Pi Pico 2 weather station is functional. Now I need to build an enclosure. #raspberrypi #weatherstation

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

What I’m up to on my 4th 🎆🎇🐧

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Oregon democrats what the hell are you doing. You literally have a supermajority. If you let this bill get through as it stands Friday night, you may as well sail into the sunset. You’re toast. #oregon #odot www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

it supports rolling a truly fantastic number of dice :D

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Uploaded a new version of my TTRPG Combat Tracker to ttrpg-tools.online I added a 3D, physics-based dice rolling system, for easy rolls right in the web app. ttrpg-tools.online

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

When Baldur's Gate was released it was praised not only for its gameplay but also its graphics. 3D would soon become all anyone could talk about, but at that time for large-scale RPGs, isometric 2D was still amazing! And I think Baldur's Gate still looks amazing today... #retrogaming #pcgaming

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

It's true. Sometimes I put my floppy drive under my pillow before I go to bed.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A letter to the editor in the February 1999 issue of PC Zone magazine complains about a "monster" patch weighing in at *gasp* 20MB! How could the developers think this is acceptable! Times have changed...

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Found a computer on the side of the road. It works!

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

lol the “cutscenes” in Betrayal at Krondor were really something

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Been playing this #ARPG classic a bit. It seemed very popular at the time it was released, but I only played it a bit back then. What do ya'll think of it? #retrogaming #retrocomputing

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I uploaded a new version of my D&D and Pathfinder combat tracker to ttrpg-tools.online Changes include: New, more consistent button style Adding new instances of same condition will add duration Add a new modal which allows the user to change initiative values manually #ttrpg #d&d #pathfinder

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

In 1999, $7300 could buy you this IBM with *gasp* a decent flat screen LCD display! I can’t image being too happy with it coming from a CRT…but this was a cutting consumer LCD for the time. #retrocomputing

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

New year, new website update. That's right folks, it's time to blog again. www.computergamingyesterday.com

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Went to Flip Flop games in Portland Oregon for the first time today. Great store! Great PC games selection too. I picked up a couple less expensive games that will work on my IBM PS/1 Essential.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

My wife did good this year and found a big box copy of Total Annihilation in very good shape. I love this cover. The mid 90s CGI, the gold foil, the deep blues and greens...just perfect. #retrogaming #pcgaming #retropc #rts

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Knojaw is still alive and celebrating the season. #wowhardcore

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Got to level 15 in WoW Classic Classic Hardcore Self-Found tonight. It's getting dangerous out there folks...got down to about 30% health twice. #wow #wowclassic #ssf

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

made it up to level 13 in World of Warcraft Hardcore Self Found... and also got my trade skills (Alchemy / Herbalism / Cooking / Fishing) up to 75. Having trades skills has been very useful! #worldofwarcraft

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

From tank combat game to fantasy phenomenon... EverQuest development began by borrowing engine tech from Sony's forgotten game Tanarus...remember it? This is one of the discoveries discussed in my new book on #EverQuest from @bossfightbooks.com. bossfightbooks.com/products/eve...

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

You know I still think #LOTRO is a nice looking game to this day.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Before the polished tutorials of modern MMORPGs, EverQuest dropped players in with nothing but the shirt on their back, a rusty weapon, and a cryptic note. Discover how this brutal but intoxicating introduction changed gaming forever. #everquest bossfightbooks.com/products/eve...

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Got my author’s copies of my book on EverQuest published by @bossfightbooks.com … looking great, and kitten approved! Currently available to buy here bossfightbooks.com?srsltid=AfmB...

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

First fully working version of my TTRPG initiative tracker up and running. I wanted a tracker that could handle status effects and save/load combats for later or for setup, and which was also mostly system-agnostic (should work for any linear initiative TTRPG system).

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It's funny but not surprising how World of Warcraft Classic is trodding the same as EverQuest when it comes to classic-style servers. You've got some servers with little or no changes, some that are quite a bit different, and there's a constant stream of new stuff.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

I think my #batteltech hit location calculator is ready to try in an actual game.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

haha! it's alive! If you're wondering: It's a 1993 IBM PS/1 Essential. It was in good condition when I got it at a yard sale earlier this year but had a bad hard drive (which also meant it was lacking the original software) and no sound card.

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Just got the "Bull Shark" mech in the Battletech PC game. I hadn't heard of it before, and yes, it was made specifically for the game. This thing CLEANS UP. #Battletech

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Matthew S. Smith @mattontech.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Happy Birthday to Fallout 3! It's now old enough to drive. #fallout #fallout3 #gaming

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