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alexkidman

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Multi-award-winning freelance Tech Journo, Co-host Vertical Hold podcast, Former editor at CNET, Gizmodo, PC Mag, Finder and many more. Retro gaming, Prince and Godzilla fan. Send coffee.

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alexkidman, to running
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New day, new goals, new blog post as my fundraiser hits new heights and I go more than a little CRAZY by upping my limits.

I’m only going to make it with your help, so read the latest update and donate TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to MultipleSclerosis
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This is my shocked face.

Why shocked?

Because I just hit 100.9% of my donation total for (with thanks to Brodie F, Ray S and Chris B) -- and I have NO intention of stopping now! I'm going to keep running (tomorrow) but you can still donate TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to random
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Reminder: The Apple 100 best albums list is a clever marketing exercise, but like most listicles, it's mostly there to draw attention and outrage in equal measure.

Like the music you like, maybe use such lists to expand your musical horizons, but ultimately music is there to be experienced and enjoyed. Different people will appreciate different things and THAT'S OK.

alexkidman, to random
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A great read here: "Online has a scam ad problem (and it’s only getting worse)"

https://www.pickr.com.au/opinion/2024/online-has-a-scam-ad-problem-and-its-only-getting-worse/

alexkidman, to random
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New Video! 30 Seconds of Tech, taking on the Asus Vivobook S 15, the company's first Copilot+ Windows 11 machine.

Well... taking on in a limited way. A very limited way...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ko0K37teeU

alexkidman, to microsoft
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Do I have an opinion on Microsoft's big push for Copilot+ PCs?

You bet I do.

At Gizmodo Au, I've dived into the details (that we know) and the problems (more than just the one...)

https://gizmodo.com.au/2024/05/copilot-pcs-future-of-windows/

alexkidman, to running
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My 100km run for continues, as I hit 90% of my running goal — and an amazing 95.1% of my funding goal! Read the latest blog post and DONATE today!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to running
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Wow. Now at 85% of my distance goal and 91.5% of my fundraising goal for #TheMay50k - would love for your donation to put me over the 100% level (hint, hint) #Running #multiplesclerosis https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to pokemon
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New review time, as I spin some silver balls with Knight Rider, Xena Warrior Princess and Battlestar Galactica in the Universal Pinball TV Classics pack for Pinball FX on Nintendo Switch!

https://alexreviewstech.com/universal-pinball-tv-classics-pinball-fx-switch-review/

alexkidman, to australia
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New review time (text and video), as I put the mid-range Oppo Reno11 F 5G through its paces.

https://alexreviewstech.com/oppo-reno11-f-5g-review-fast-charging-good-camera/

alexkidman, to australia
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Day 20 update for my 100km run, as I invoke the spirit of Bryan Adams in an effort to raise donations. Read the latest blog update and donate TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, (edited ) to running
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New Video: 85km down (yes, really!) in my run to raise funds for vitally needed research — but I need to up both my pace and the pace of donations! Please watch, share, like and above all, DONATE!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Ra26EO6rU

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman

alexkidman,
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@askekammer Thankyou! And of course, boosting is fine - it’s always a matter of giving what we can when we can.

idealaw, to random
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What’s an appropriate penalty for someone who messages me immediately after sending me an email, to tell me that they’ve sent me an email?

Or sends me a contract to review, then immediately sends a meeting request to discuss it?

Maaaate I can’t usefully discuss something if I haven’t had a chance to even read it yet.

alexkidman,
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@idealaw Instant beheading. Look, I know, some will say it’s harsh, but it’ll get you out of the meeting AND serve as a strong deterrent to others to try similar. A win-win with no legal consequences* (*Does not constitute legal advice).

alexkidman, to random
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Kicked Saturday off with a and possible best run time of the year (official time pending). Also adds another 5km to my run for research - I’m super close to my fundraising goal so please consider donating today! https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to retrogaming
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It’s Friday, which means it’s Retro Game Of The Week time! This week, who you gonna call… yeah, them, as I delve into Ghostbusters for the Sega Master System and Sega Mega Drive!


https://alexreviewstech.com/retro-game-of-the-week-ghostbusters-sega-master-system-mega-drive/

alexkidman,
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@sortius Which version?

alexkidman,
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@sortius Interesting. It was (IIRC) originally C64 designed, but it's not what I'd call a hard game to beat. Far from it.

alexkidman,
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@sortius Totally fair call -- as noted in my writeup, it's better than most movie games of its time, but not a great "game" in a play sense.

alexkidman, to android
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HMD Global's just launched its HMD Pulse series of self-repairable phones in Australia. Here's the local pricing, specs and my early thoughts about its shift away from Nokia branding:

#Android #HMD #HMDPulse #Smartphones #Australia

https://alexreviewstech.com/hmd-pulse-hmd-pluse-and-hmd-pulse-pro-australian-pricing-availability-and-early-thoughts/

alexkidman, to running
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Being a touch unwell is no excuse -- so I'm hitting the pavements again as I (somewhat painfully) plough through 100km to raise funds for MS research. Read the latest blog update and donate TODAY!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to random
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New review time (text and video) as I test out the Anker MagGo Qi2 Wireless Charger Pad!

https://alexreviewstech.com/anker-maggo-wireless-charger-pad-review/

alexkidman, to australia
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I'm giving my slightly weary legs a rest today from 5km runs -- I'm 70% of the way to the distance and 87.9% of the way to my funding goal -- but I'm still chasing YOUR donations for the ! Every dollar counts, so please consider donating today!

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

alexkidman, to android
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New video time, as I unbox the REDMAGIC 9 Pro gaming phone. It's... shiny...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDtAiwZjJZw

alexkidman, to running
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Updated my #May50K blog as I hit the 70km mark -- read the latest update and DONATE TODAY!

#Running #Australia #Exercise #Ow #MS #Charity

https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/alexkidman/the-may-50k-2024

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