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Pre-enshittification tech. [discussion/fun] (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by FineCoatMummy@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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What kind of pre-enshittification tech do you all use? Stuff where ppl look at you like you're an alien b/c nobody does it that any more.

Me ->

Oldschool offline mp3 player rather than Spottify or other streaming or phone app, to use when running.

Paper books rather than e-books.

DRM free games I buy on GOG to avoid rootkitting my own comp.

Wired speakers rather than smart speakers.

Old ass pre-connected car.

Prob more but I can't think of it all rn.

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[–] SolarPunker@slrpnk.net 10 points 2 months ago (4 children)

A CRT is mandatory for videogames! Also many old audio stuff is superior in quality, like old portable CD players or wired headphones, it doesn't surprise me that many people today still want vintage tech.

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[–] strawberry_enjoyer42@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 months ago*

Old audio stuff is definitely higher quality in a lot of ways. Also I so need to get a CRT :3

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[–] sakuraba@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

pair that CRT with a softmodded Wii and a component cable

you will be able to emulate almost any retro console with great image quality

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[–] SolarPunker@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago

pair that with an 8bitdo M30 and you have nearly perfect experience until 4th gen gaming

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[–] JamesBoeing737MAX@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

My grandma has a Phillips CRT tv. It's way better than any of my family's LCDs I hope I could inherit it and not let it go to waste when she dies (but hopefully she lives longer than the TV - since it's indestructible).

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