Matthew S. Smith
@mattontech.bsky.social
Tech journalist and author of book on EverQuest
https://mattontech.me
https://www.computergamingyesterday.com/index.html
https://mattontech.me
https://www.computergamingyesterday.com/index.html
Based on this photo what is the refresh rate of this monitor?
Just kidding ;) I'll tell you. This baby is 500Hz!
Should have a review up on PC World later this week or early next.
Just kidding ;) I'll tell you. This baby is 500Hz!
Should have a review up on PC World later this week or early next.
October 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Based on this photo what is the refresh rate of this monitor?
Just kidding ;) I'll tell you. This baby is 500Hz!
Should have a review up on PC World later this week or early next.
Just kidding ;) I'll tell you. This baby is 500Hz!
Should have a review up on PC World later this week or early next.
After several false starts my Raspberry Pi Pico 2 weather station is functional. Now I need to build an enclosure. #raspberrypi #weatherstation
July 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
After several false starts my Raspberry Pi Pico 2 weather station is functional. Now I need to build an enclosure. #raspberrypi #weatherstation
What I’m up to on my 4th 🎆🎇🐧
July 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
What I’m up to on my 4th 🎆🎇🐧
Oregon democrats what the hell are you doing. You literally have a supermajority. If you let this bill get through as it stands Friday night, you may as well sail into the sunset. You’re toast. #oregon #odot
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
June 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Oregon democrats what the hell are you doing. You literally have a supermajority. If you let this bill get through as it stands Friday night, you may as well sail into the sunset. You’re toast. #oregon #odot
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
it supports rolling a truly fantastic number of dice :D
January 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
it supports rolling a truly fantastic number of dice :D
Uploaded a new version of my TTRPG Combat Tracker to ttrpg-tools.online
I added a 3D, physics-based dice rolling system, for easy rolls right in the web app.
ttrpg-tools.online
I added a 3D, physics-based dice rolling system, for easy rolls right in the web app.
ttrpg-tools.online
January 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Uploaded a new version of my TTRPG Combat Tracker to ttrpg-tools.online
I added a 3D, physics-based dice rolling system, for easy rolls right in the web app.
ttrpg-tools.online
I added a 3D, physics-based dice rolling system, for easy rolls right in the web app.
ttrpg-tools.online
When Baldur's Gate was released it was praised not only for its gameplay but also its graphics. 3D would soon become all anyone could talk about, but at that time for large-scale RPGs, isometric 2D was still amazing! And I think Baldur's Gate still looks amazing today... #retrogaming #pcgaming
January 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
When Baldur's Gate was released it was praised not only for its gameplay but also its graphics. 3D would soon become all anyone could talk about, but at that time for large-scale RPGs, isometric 2D was still amazing! And I think Baldur's Gate still looks amazing today... #retrogaming #pcgaming
It's true. Sometimes I put my floppy drive under my pillow before I go to bed.
January 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It's true. Sometimes I put my floppy drive under my pillow before I go to bed.
A letter to the editor in the February 1999 issue of PC Zone magazine complains about a "monster" patch weighing in at *gasp* 20MB!
How could the developers think this is acceptable!
Times have changed...
How could the developers think this is acceptable!
Times have changed...
January 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A letter to the editor in the February 1999 issue of PC Zone magazine complains about a "monster" patch weighing in at *gasp* 20MB!
How could the developers think this is acceptable!
Times have changed...
How could the developers think this is acceptable!
Times have changed...
Found a computer on the side of the road. It works!
January 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Found a computer on the side of the road. It works!
lol the “cutscenes” in Betrayal at Krondor were really something
January 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
lol the “cutscenes” in Betrayal at Krondor were really something
Been playing this #ARPG classic a bit. It seemed very popular at the time it was released, but I only played it a bit back then.
What do ya'll think of it? #retrogaming #retrocomputing
What do ya'll think of it? #retrogaming #retrocomputing
January 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Been playing this #ARPG classic a bit. It seemed very popular at the time it was released, but I only played it a bit back then.
What do ya'll think of it? #retrogaming #retrocomputing
What do ya'll think of it? #retrogaming #retrocomputing
I uploaded a new version of my D&D and Pathfinder combat tracker to ttrpg-tools.online
Changes include:
New, more consistent button style
Adding new instances of same condition will add duration
Add a new modal which allows the user to change initiative values manually
#ttrpg #d&d #pathfinder
Changes include:
New, more consistent button style
Adding new instances of same condition will add duration
Add a new modal which allows the user to change initiative values manually
#ttrpg #d&d #pathfinder
January 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I uploaded a new version of my D&D and Pathfinder combat tracker to ttrpg-tools.online
Changes include:
New, more consistent button style
Adding new instances of same condition will add duration
Add a new modal which allows the user to change initiative values manually
#ttrpg #d&d #pathfinder
Changes include:
New, more consistent button style
Adding new instances of same condition will add duration
Add a new modal which allows the user to change initiative values manually
#ttrpg #d&d #pathfinder
In 1999, $7300 could buy you this IBM with *gasp* a decent flat screen LCD display!
I can’t image being too happy with it coming from a CRT…but this was a cutting consumer LCD for the time.
#retrocomputing
I can’t image being too happy with it coming from a CRT…but this was a cutting consumer LCD for the time.
#retrocomputing
January 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In 1999, $7300 could buy you this IBM with *gasp* a decent flat screen LCD display!
I can’t image being too happy with it coming from a CRT…but this was a cutting consumer LCD for the time.
#retrocomputing
I can’t image being too happy with it coming from a CRT…but this was a cutting consumer LCD for the time.
#retrocomputing
New year, new website update. That's right folks, it's time to blog again.
www.computergamingyesterday.com
www.computergamingyesterday.com
January 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New year, new website update. That's right folks, it's time to blog again.
www.computergamingyesterday.com
www.computergamingyesterday.com
Went to Flip Flop games in Portland Oregon for the first time today. Great store! Great PC games selection too. I picked up a couple less expensive games that will work on my IBM PS/1 Essential.
December 28, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Went to Flip Flop games in Portland Oregon for the first time today. Great store! Great PC games selection too. I picked up a couple less expensive games that will work on my IBM PS/1 Essential.
My wife did good this year and found a big box copy of Total Annihilation in very good shape.
I love this cover. The mid 90s CGI, the gold foil, the deep blues and greens...just perfect. #retrogaming #pcgaming #retropc #rts
I love this cover. The mid 90s CGI, the gold foil, the deep blues and greens...just perfect. #retrogaming #pcgaming #retropc #rts
December 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM
My wife did good this year and found a big box copy of Total Annihilation in very good shape.
I love this cover. The mid 90s CGI, the gold foil, the deep blues and greens...just perfect. #retrogaming #pcgaming #retropc #rts
I love this cover. The mid 90s CGI, the gold foil, the deep blues and greens...just perfect. #retrogaming #pcgaming #retropc #rts
'tis the season
December 24, 2024 at 4:43 AM
'tis the season
Knojaw is still alive and celebrating the season. #wowhardcore
December 22, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Knojaw is still alive and celebrating the season. #wowhardcore
i'm doing the important quests
December 16, 2024 at 5:24 AM
i'm doing the important quests
Got to level 15 in WoW Classic Classic Hardcore Self-Found tonight. It's getting dangerous out there folks...got down to about 30% health twice. #wow #wowclassic #ssf
December 9, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Got to level 15 in WoW Classic Classic Hardcore Self-Found tonight. It's getting dangerous out there folks...got down to about 30% health twice. #wow #wowclassic #ssf
made it up to level 13 in World of Warcraft Hardcore Self Found... and also got my trade skills (Alchemy / Herbalism / Cooking / Fishing) up to 75. Having trades skills has been very useful! #worldofwarcraft
December 4, 2024 at 6:27 AM
made it up to level 13 in World of Warcraft Hardcore Self Found... and also got my trade skills (Alchemy / Herbalism / Cooking / Fishing) up to 75. Having trades skills has been very useful! #worldofwarcraft
Ole' Knojaw is still kicking... #worldofwarcraft #ssf
December 2, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Ole' Knojaw is still kicking... #worldofwarcraft #ssf