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70kg Weight Goal Achieved!

Nix McRetro // 28th October 2016 // Categories: News

Well, that was a ride! Made it down to 70kg, which put me around the middle of the BMI “healthy weight” range for my height. BMI was one of the markers I was following here, not the whole picture. Next up I’ll head towards 65kg and see what the scale’s... Continue reading

The Good Old Switcheroo

Nix McRetro // 21st October 2016 // Categories: Linux, Microsoft

What’s this we have here? The HP Stream 11 - an ultra portable laptop with a decent keyboard for AU$215. That’s US$164 at the time of writing. It was outdated and ultimately not really suitable for everything I do day-to-day, but I was very curious about whether I could migrate... Continue reading

Blood Donation and Weight Update: October 2016

Nix McRetro // 12th October 2016 // Categories: News, YouTube

Another blood donation, another excuse to raid the free snacks! I’ve just returned from donating blood and thought I’d give everyone another little update on my weight loss progress. And perhaps eat a ridiculous amount of junk food while I’m at it. First up, the hair! Or lack thereof. I’ve... Continue reading

Sega TeraDrive - Retrofitting a Mean Well PT-65B PSU

Nix McRetro // 10th October 2016 // Categories: Hacks, IBM PC, Sega

Sega TeraDrive - Retrofitting a Mean Well PT-65B PSU

Lately I’d noticed people replacing failed TeraDrive power supplies or looking for an alternative to running a Japanese supply through a large external transformer. I’m in the latter group. These photographs, courtesy of DeChief on ASSEMblerGames, show one approach using a Mean Well PT-65B open-frame power supply inside the original... Continue reading

Ceasing Minocycline Before Isotretinoin

Nix McRetro // 2nd October 2016 // Categories: News

In 2016 I decided to stop minocycline after four weeks. I can’t say I’d enjoyed taking an antibiotic to solve a skin issue. I was also preparing to start prescribed isotretinoin, so the timing between the two medicines mattered. That timing should be managed with the prescriber, not improvised from... Continue reading