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PhycoKrusk


PhycoKrusk (fi'ko-krüs'k) n. that jerk whose user page you accidentally wandered into

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  • 23 weeks
    On whereabouts and what is to come

    Some of you may have received notifications - I don't really know how the system works - but even if not, here's the general announcement to explain it all:

    I'm finished.

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  • 43 weeks
    Space Cats Saga: Things to say so they stop bothering me

    If you're confused, see the previous blog: I'm not recapping anything.

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  • 43 weeks
    Let's talk about GZDoom

    Exactly what it says on the tin.

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  • 55 weeks
    Adventures in homeownership

    This week, I had installed a new air conditioner, me furnace, which followed on the heels of working through two outfits to secure financing, shelled out $200 for a new smart thermostat, still have to call the city to schedule an inspection for the work, have to call a plumber because the toilet is leaking again, and I still will never go back to renting of I have anything to say

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  • 67 weeks
    It occurred to me

    Or maybe it's all imaginary, but doesn't the boss music for Corneria in the original Star Fox sound like a mash-up between Super Metroid and F-Zero?

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Dec
21st
2021

Opinion piece · 5:31am Dec 21st, 2021

When adding your old drives into a new pre-built PC, the only thing worse than dog shit cable management is dog shit cable management that's been zip-tied in place.

Seriously, of the first thing I had done was cut the ties, I probably could have saved myself three or of the six hours this took.

The moral of this story is never buy a mid-tower if you can help it.

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Comments ( 1 )

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