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bootcom.bsky.social
Professional: Software architect and former C# developer (although I still dabble!) Personal: Dad, husband, developer and retro gamer Located: West Yorkshire, England
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Picked up a PS5 today, as a "next generation" console I'm not feeling it. There isn't really anything here thus far making me feel like there's enough of a jump like I did from PS2-PS3 or PS3-PS4.

Nice to see progressive voice @adammockler.com on a @jimmykimmel.com clip - especially this one cos its a good one (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh1d...)

I've been working on a #MongoDb #Realm db replacement for the last 6 months. Today I have finally got to a point where my sync works in #dotnet #maui seamlessly. CRUD works fine and today linked objects also update in real time. The sync is between Mongo and #litedb.

Is there any way to play PS3 games from an external HDD yet? Would be nice to keep my disks in pristine condition!

Picked up Mario 3D Allstars on the Switch yesterday. The price is a bit high in my opinion but hopefully its a decent collection of games!

Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine

Yesterday I completed the first phase of my replacement for MongoDB Realm. Realm is being deprecated in September so I need something that I can use going forward with dotnet. Iteration 1 is to have a static mapping which allows me to send data back and forth from the live database to my app.

Finally a hectic day which resulted in feeling good about what has been produced and no stress!

Finished watching #Fallout - absolutely amazing show. I know I'm late to the party on this one but so so good!

Got a 3 month trial for Apple TV. Pretty much got it for #Severance season 2 but started watching a show called "Criminal Record". Absolutely fantastic. Why do more people not know about this (or am I in a minority here?!)

The world is getting stranger and stranger daily. Seeing some of the communication coming out of world leaders is just .... wha?

Giving a liar the benefit of the doubt which is what so many outlets did when Trump said he knew nothing of project 2025 and then started enacting its policies once sworn in and not holding him to account feels a little ...... off.

Opened up Amazon Prime and noticed that they have the Monster Squad on there. That film is top notch!

Determined to mod my first console this year, I've already done plug and play modding with the GC Loader for gamecube but want to try and accomplish some decent stuff with a Dreamcast.

This year I aim to learn a lot of elements of the dotnet ecosystem I struggle with and/or don't understand. I may not be a developer anymore but never know when I may need to write another app or help people out.

Seeing loads of hate over the new Superman trailer and I have no idea why. This is simply another interpretation of a character that has been around so long. If you don't like this one there is likely one of the shows/movies you like so enjoy that. I try and enjoy a character in any interpretation

RIP Jimmy Carter

1400 original games now catalogued with probably another 30 to go, on my way to 1500. Have every Sega/Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft console (except PS5/Xbox Series X/S, Virtua Boy and Sega 32x) now so the collection is slowing down. Really proud of what I've managed to collect so far!

My 2 week break begins in about 30 minutes. Happy xmas / holidays everyone. I hope its full of happiness for everyone (even though I'll still be online every day)

The #CinemaSnob should definitely make his way to this platform. I can highly recommend his videos. Some of the #PureFlix reviews are amazing and very tongue in cheek but he clearly has an affinity for these people which is lovely to see too

Not impressed at using a public restroom to find urine on toilet seats. #grindsmygears

Considering a PS5 / XBox Series X. Seriously shying away from XBox due to recent developments I've heard of with them basically porting everything to other hardware and PS5 having console exclusives.

I really feel for folks in the US. As much as I hope that we all prosper over the next 4 years, I simply see too much chaos and "experts" that give an alternate indication on what's to come. I really hope I'm wrong though.

Today my daughter has been watching Bing. I have no idea why Flop has oven gloves that are human sized but hes a stuffed teddy and then we have a different episode where they talk about not filling in holes until you get permission. Like a teen, I sniggered at that one!

After watching a "What Happun" episode on Silent Hill Downpour on the PS3 by @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social it persuaded me to finally buy it. Its been on my wishlist for a while and I now have the HD collection / original and Homecoming to wade my way through.

After so many years, watching Scrubs still hits me in the feels. So many perfect episodes and such amazing writing. What a cast. If the reboot goes ahead I have no doubt I'll binge watch it.

Starting messing around with Homebrew on the #WiiU. Aroma is pretty cool.

Have got my wife into #TheOffice (US version) and we're currently into the third season. Dwight checking his CEOs house for defects was absolutely amazingly hilarious.

That time of year again when everyone is wanting money for different things from school to charity to work charity. I feel guilty if I can't help everyone but its "a lot".

Of the random things on my brain today..... Why do vegans call vegan sausage rolls, sausage rolls? The name implies meat.

Rewatching Kindergarten Cop, an absolutely amazing film. Arnold was so much better at acting in late 80's / early 90's than anyone really gave him credit for at the time.

Repost if BlueSky is now your primary social media site.

Really no surprise she's gone to reform, that's where here views have been for some time.