Category: Random

Hansol CRT

~ Veselin ~ 5 Comments

Someone left a broken CRT computer display next to the recycling bins. It brought memories.

Back in 1998, my first color screen was like this, or very close to it. Same brand – Hansol, and the same look from behind. I don’t remember the exact model but I remember the smell of fresh plastic and static electricity. The smell remained for months and I loved it.

It was very surprising to see how my website looked in color. I built it with the previous black and white display. In a sense, this purchase forced me to rewrite my website and learn some JavaScript.

What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?

~ Veselin ~ 4 Comments
Daily writing prompt
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?
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I play Chess. I’ve even attended some OTB tournaments (in person, phones off, real chess pieces). Chess is a game in which you primarily play against yourself. You get better by studying it rather than playing it. This makes it low-stress. You can move the pieces without thinking, relying solely on instincts and preparation.

Unlike most phone games, an online chess game lasts minutes and is over. No need to check your armies, buy battle passes, or collect items. No dopamine releases, game loops, p2w upgrades, megaboxes. You can miss a month without chess and you won’t even notice it.

I also play Uno because I have a 5-year-old UNO master at home who insists on beating me.