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A modder got Windows 95 running on a Nintendo 3DS… very slowly
Winsage
October 18, 2024

A modder got Windows 95 running on a Nintendo 3DS… very slowly

A YouTuber successfully booted Windows 95 on a Nintendo 3DS, a handheld gaming device released in 2011 with a 268MHz processor. The 3DS has sold over 75 million units and is popular among modders, particularly for running classic MS-DOS games through a DOSBox emulator. The project, led by MetraByte, involved navigating the DOS command-line interface using the 3DS's touchscreen. Despite hardware limitations, the installation process took over two hours, culminating in the appearance of the Windows interface, which was met with errors including the Blue Screen of Death. After a week of trials, the modder managed to successfully boot Windows 95, showcasing the 3DS's capabilities. The experience included humorous moments, such as Windows prompting for a paper registration card to be mailed to Microsoft.
BBC weather app issues resolved after forecasting ‘hurricane-force winds’
AppWizard
October 11, 2024

BBC weather app issues resolved after forecasting ‘hurricane-force winds’

London was reported to have winds exceeding 13,000 mph and Nottingham was forecasted to experience overnight temperatures of 404°C, which were attributed to a malfunction in the forecasting software of DTN, the BBC’s weather data provider. The BBC confirmed that the issues with incorrect wind speeds and temperatures had been resolved and that both the website and app were functioning normally again. DTN issued an apology for the disruption. BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor reassured the public that the extreme forecasts were a result of a data glitch and that Hurricane Milton was not heading towards the UK.
Games Done Quick is quickly putting together a speedrunning marathon in support of Hurricane Helene relief
AppWizard
October 5, 2024

Games Done Quick is quickly putting together a speedrunning marathon in support of Hurricane Helene relief

Games Done Quick is hosting the Disaster Relief Done Quick speedrunning marathon to raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims. The hurricane, a category 4 storm, caused over 200 fatalities and extensive damage across several states, particularly affecting the southern Appalachians. The event will accept speedrun submissions until midnight ET on October 6, with the marathon running from 6 PM ET on October 11 to midnight on October 13. Donations will go to Direct Relief, a humanitarian organization. Games Done Quick has raised over a million dollars for various charities since 2010, including over ,000 for Hurricane Harvey victims in 2017.
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