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Hardware Mod to Support Standard Paddles on Atari Flashback 9 and 9 Gold

Hardware Mod to Support Standard Paddles on Atari Flashback 9 and 9 Gold

Oct 15, 2019

What follows is a guide on how to modify the AtGames Atari Flashback 9 and 9 Gold (HDMI versions only) to use standard Atari-style paddle controllers. Without this modification, only Flashback 9-specific paddles may be used. Note that this guide is provided solely as a reference and all responsibility falls on the person performing the modifications, with any such modifications voiding all warranties. In other words, you perform these actions at your own risk, so make sure you know what you’re doing and know the potential risks.

How to Select and Change the Skin in Fortnite

How to Select and Change the Skin in Fortnite

Aug 28, 2019

The game Fortnite Battle Royale (or simply Fortnite) interferes with the game world like a storm. It is currently one of the largest games worldwide and tops the charts on streaming sites such as Twitch. Almost every professional player or streamer is associated with Fortnite. There are probably many reasons...

Fortnite For Dummies Cheat Sheet – All the controls!

Fortnite For Dummies Cheat Sheet – All the controls!

Jul 24, 2019

Fortnite is a complex game with incredible depth, which carries over to its control options. Whether you’re sporting a keyboard and mouse, a gamepad, or a mobile device, mastering one of the default control schemes on your favorite Fortnite platform can help you get the most out of your Fortnite gameplay.

How To Use Fortnite Trackers To Your Advantage

How To Use Fortnite Trackers To Your Advantage

Jun 9, 2019

As a video gamer, you definitely don’t want to get stuck at the same level and prowess. You want to advance your game playing skills with time, uncover hidden secrets, discover hidden games, and perhaps beat all the levels there are to beat. You also want to be on top of the game when playing against a competition. This being the case, one of the best ways to progress your game, sharpen your prowess and be ahead of it all is to track your progress.

Four simple tips to get the best performance from your PC games

Four simple tips to get the best performance from your PC games

Feb 11, 2019

Whether your PC rig is state-of-the-art or long-in-the-tooth, there are some easy ways to tweak performance for optimal play. What follows are four simple tips for doing exactly that: 1 – Make Use of  Software Optimizers There are lots of great automatic software-based performance optimizers out there. For instance, if...

Why Every Techie Should Learn to Solder

Why Every Techie Should Learn to Solder

Sep 3, 2018

Technology is all around us. It is part of our daily routine. We use it for work, for fun, for staying in touch with friends and for managing our daily lives. The problem with technology is that somewhere along the way it is destined to fail. Something will break down....

How to download Minecraft skins

How to download Minecraft skins

Feb 24, 2018

Are you bored of playing as the boring old Steve in Minecraft? Do you want to change things up a bit and play as someone fantastic? Characters like SpongeBob and Iron Man seem a lot more fun than some plain Steve, don’t they? Well, why don’t you go and download...

Firmware update for 8Bitdo AP40 Apple II Retro Receiver and Bluetooth Controller

Firmware update for 8Bitdo AP40 Apple II Retro Receiver and Bluetooth Controller

Feb 3, 2018

As I continue to optimize what remains of my collection, I’ve been coming across items that inevitably need firmware or other updates. One such device is 8Bitdo’s AP40 retro receiver, which is a Bluetooth dongle for Apple II computers that can work with a cosmetically matching 8Bitdo controller or other types...

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