Amiga game remakes revisited

Just before Christmas I decided I'd have a dabble at dredging the net for Amiga game flash remakes (now incorporated into the database below) and blog my haul for your delight and delectation. In the process I came across a swamp load (not to be derogatory you understand; I've chosen...

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Poisoned by aspartame

Approximately four years ago I developed a bizarre condition whereby, out of the blue, my left hand would start tingling. The sensation would rapidly ascend up my arm to my shoulder and then my face. 'Pins and needles' turned to numbness and because the movement of my limbs no longer bore any relation to my intentions, felt somehow alien. I may as well have been swimming through treacle with arms...

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Instant screen brightness control for your Mac

The trouble with using your computer for a variety of different functions is that it becomes impossible to designate a single array of settings which allows you to experience them all comfortably. When I'm browsing the web, I like to subdue the brightness and contrast of my monitor to stave off retinal meltdown. Conversely, when I watch a movie or recorded TV show I have to ramp up both parameters...

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