Fixing Common Issues with a RetroPie Installation
We're going to cover off some of the common issues you may experince with a new RetroPie installation and how to fix them.
None Shall Pass
Given the focus and media attention on data breaches over recent years which have affected probably most major names you’ve bought something from, why do companies still find it so difficult to educate customer services staff on safe ways of handling customer queries and complaints?
RetroPie – Sega CD Configuration
You've built your RetroPie system, but SegaCD doesn't work out of the box? Here's the solution.
Setting up a Pi-4b Gaming Rig – Part 1
Bored with Lockdown? Why not spice things up by building your own Retro Gaming Machine for the home? Today's Blog shows how to do this using the latest Raspberry Pi-4b and RetroPie.
Ouchy McOuch Face
The so called "Dental Hubs" don't really exist as I found out...
DoodleBot – STEAM
There's something satisfying about watching the little robot dance around the table and paper and it's relatively quiet. You will need large sheets of paper for the robot to draw on.
Fraudsters & PayPal, Let the Buyer Beware…
I contacted my bank where the transaction was linked to PayPal and explained the situation. They were very helpful and advised, yes, they could raise a chargeback, however… having looked into the transaction the funds taken from my account were via Direct Debit and not by Credit/Debit card and as such there is not protection whatsoever for this transaction. They were very apologetic.
The Thief, The Police and the Honest Person
Being cautious, I didn’t want to pass a stranger my home address (it could have been a scam), after taking some details from him, I called our local police on 101. After a two hour on-hold message, I spoke to a helpful lady on the control desk, who took some details and managed to find the original crime reference number. She understood my concerns and promised to call me back after speaking to the gentleman.
Install Games/Roms to your Retropie build.
In the demonstration, I'm going to use the Oliver Twins amazing "Wonderland Dizzy" a game they have donated for free as part of unreleased software they created over 20 years ago for the NES.
