Tears of the Kingdom - Master Sword MisterAlex 2023-05-29 | [Major Spoilers]Got some more stamina and tried again.
Minecraft (Bedrock) - Muffin MisterAlex 2023-04-24 | We play Minecraft on a Realm with our friends and their kids—four families total—and I built a "structure" within a cocoon of sand (to keep it a surprise). It took a while to collect the blocks and a while longer to construct it (on the order of weeks, during periods of free time—mostly late in the evening)...But here's the finished wall! I don't really know if there's much of an overlap between fans of Minecraft and fans of Bluey 😅, but I hope some of y'all enjoy it (and the added Muffin clip). The second clip was recorded on a Nintendo Switch that was connected to observe the sand demolition.In case anyone's wondering, each column of sand is sitting on a single dirt block, and below that dirt block is an empty space with a torch placed on the floor. So once the dirt block is removed, the sand all falls onto the torch and breaks into blocks that you can then pick up. I did not construct any auto-breaking mechanisms with redstone, opting instead for a manual, shovel-powered reveal.
Cancelling Amazon Prime Auto-Renewal MisterAlex 2022-02-19 | Disabling auto-renewing charges on your Prime subscription is needlessly clunky and misleading. You can safely "End membership" and "Cancel My Benefits" without losing any remaining paid time on your subscription.**INSTRUCTIONS**1.) Navigate to your Account home: amazon.com/gp/css/homepage.html2.) Click the Prime button.3.) Click "Update, cancel and more"4.) Click the "End membership" button.5.) Click the "Cancel My Benefits" button.6.) Click the "Continue to Cancel" button.7.) Click the "End on ..." button.Go ahead and leave it off for a few months. You can always re-sub at any time.But you might be surprised at how little you miss it.
Nvidia Shield Audio Sync Issue (Disney+ Streaming) MisterAlex 2022-02-17 | Testing out multiple streaming services. ONLY Disney+ is exhibiting the problem. For some reason, D+ streaming content has a significant audio delay. I've tried multiple programs (not just Bluey), and everything is out of sync.It's worth noting that I had a Google Chromecast hooked up to the same input before, and Disney+ shows and movies played fine.
No Casting to Nvidia Shield: Untrusted Device [Fix in Description] MisterAlex 2022-02-16 | Just got the Shield Pro set up and updated, but casting doesn't want to connect from any of my mobile apps aside from Netflix. Only YouTube offered an actual failure message.***FIX UPDATE***I cleared the Chromecast app's data and rebooted, and I can connect now.-Settings 🠖 Apps 🠖 See all apps-Scroll to the bottom and select "Show system apps"-Select "Chromecast built-in"-Select "Clear data" and confirm.-Back, Back, Back (to main Settings menu)-Reboot, Reboot
Adding Games from Epic to your Steam Client (w/ EGS Online Support) MisterAlex 2022-02-14 | This is a quick how-to on adding games from your Epic library to your Steam launcher *and* still having access to the Epic online social panel and multiplayer. Just follow along with the video and/or instructions below:1.) In your Epic client, create a desktop shortcut to the game.2.) In your Steam client, add the game as a Non-Steam title.The default install path for your Epic games is:C:\Program Files\Epic Games\[game name]\3.) Right-click the game in your Steam list and choose Properties...4.) Right-click the game's desktop shortcut and choose Properties.5.) Copy the URL from the desktop shortcut (beginning with com.epicgames.launcher://).6.) Clear out the Target path from the Steam shortcut and paste in the URL.The game icon will change to a generic computer icon. Optionally, you can click on it in the Steam shortcut properties and browse to the game executable so that it displays the appropriate icon.Custom background and logo art can also be added if you want. Just right-click in the black space to access those options.Once this has been done, launching the game from your Steam list will cause your Epic client to run it. The Epic desktop client does still need to be run, but it can be minimized to the Taskbar or Tray.You can also delete the desktop shortcut if you want. We only needed it for the Epic launcher URL.
Daemon X Machina (PC) - I Cant Pet The Dog MisterAlex 2022-01-27 | The dog doesn't seem to be interactive, unfortunately. But the things in the hangar look pretty cool. Just painted the mech for now, but really looking forward to all of the customization options for it.
Daemon X Machina (PC) - Making My Pilot MisterAlex 2022-01-27 | Character creation and customization is definitely one of my favorite aspects of any game, and it's fun that I can use my own name whether I choose the guy or girl.I loved Armored Core 3 on the PS2, and after having played the demo on Switch, I'm pretty excited to get Daemon X Machina for free on PC.
PlayStation 5 (PS5) - DLC Download/Install Failure Bug MisterAlex 2022-01-27 | Error E2-00000000 - Something went wrong. - Try AgainThis has happened with several items trying to install my purchased DLC content for Rock Band. Most of the songs/packs installed fine, but these ones failed, and I cannot figure out how to even clear out the failed downloads at this point.I've tried a full shutdown and cold boot and also the "Rebuild Database" option from safe mode. No dice.
Halo Infinite - Fiesta Mode MisterAlex 2021-11-24 | My first Fiesta match was a lot of fun. The random weapons forced me to try out guns (and a hammer) I wouldn't normally use since I tend to just stick to the familiar rifles.
Diablo III - Season 24 Ethereals CAN Drop From Goblins and Chests MisterAlex 2021-08-29 | Just in case you were wondering.
Back 4 Blood - Cross-Platform Play... and Another Crash MisterAlex 2021-08-16 | Had fun playing a few missions with some Xbox players. And then the game crashed. Again. ☹️ At least it waited until we were between missions, I guess.
Back 4 Blood - Localized Rapid Framerate Drop and Crash MisterAlex 2021-08-09 | While playing around in Fort Hope/Evans, I watched Jesse hopping around while the framerate on his character animation continued to drop noticeably until he and the game froze. It was my second crash of the night. Interestingly, my overall framerate seemed pretty much unchanged at a fairly consistent "decent." It was just Mom whose movement got choppier and choppier until she couldn't chop any more.
Back 4 Blood Beta - First 10 Minutes MisterAlex 2021-08-05 | My first ten minutes of running B4B for the beta test period. Not much to see here, but the music is pretty nice. :v
Returnal - Obelisk in the Crimson Wastes (desert) MisterAlex 2021-06-25 | "There's a naturally-occurring object here." Yep, looks natural to me.
Returnal - Actvating the Stargate (Crimson Gateway) MisterAlex 2021-06-22 | I've identified the seventh chevron.
Returnal - First Boss Fight (Phrike) MisterAlex 2021-06-22 | Didn't think I was gonna make it, but Selene didn't give up.
Returnal - Memories of P.T. MisterAlex 2021-06-20 | I really enjoyed this house sequence in Returnal. I was just glad I didn't run into Lisa.
Windows Update - We couldnt complete the updates. Undoing changes. MisterAlex 2021-03-26 | I tell ya, I'm tired of Windows constantly complaining that it's not up-to-date, but every time I say, "Okay, go ahead and update," it comes back and says, "Derp! I goofed up."The failure code I usually get is 0x80070002.The latest offenders have been KB5001649, KB5000802, and KB4601319.I've tried all the suggestions on the usual Google search results... run the update troubleshooter, deleting update files, downloading the standalone installer from the Microsoft update catalog site, etc. etc. etc.Now I just want Windows to shut up about it already.
Eevee - An Hour of Squirrel Hunting (8x Speed) MisterAlex 2021-02-26 | Evelyn spent the afternoon prowling the porch and sparring with visiting squirrels.---EDM Detection Mode by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500026Artist: http://incompetech.com---B-Roll (ska) - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100315Artist: http://incompetech.com
Eevee - Visiting with a Brave Squirrel MisterAlex 2021-02-25 | Evelyn likes to sit on the balcony and watch birds visit the feeders... but squirrels rarely visit while she's there. Today a pretty confident (or just cocky) fellow came to get a snack while she was guarding the lower feeder. Apologies for the vertical aspect ratio on the video. :v
Eevee - Chasing Ponies MisterAlex 2021-02-25 | Evelyn often likes to sit and watch My Little Pony, but this time she decided to get up and "participate" in the show.
Eevee - Watching Bethanie play Diablo 3 (Whimsyshire) MisterAlex 2021-01-17 | Evelyn enjoys spending time playing video games with Bethanie.
Detroit: Become Human (Demo) - The Hostage - Mission Complete MisterAlex 2021-01-04 | Didn't realize Detroit was on PC, so I downloaded the demo (the game's first mission). I was "successful" in completing Connor's mission, but I can't say I felt like a success. But that's okay—these emotions I'm feeling are just errors in my software. 😭Free Demo ➡️ epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/detroit-become-human/home
Overwatch - D.Va Quad Kill (Game Over Achievement) MisterAlex 2021-01-02 | Finally got a lucky placement on my self-destruct and unlocked D.Va's cute spray. :3 It didn't give me POTG, though... that went to a Reaper's triple-kill. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Overwatch - Mercy Sharpshooter Highlight MisterAlex 2020-12-31 | My game saw fit to keep this silly clip in the recent highlights section, so I saved it. That poor Hanzo should not have been standing there. It was a Mercy killing. :v
Turnberry Court, Plano - Musical Street of Christmas Lights MisterAlex 2020-12-18 | This whole street has lights that are synced up to music. There's also an FM transmitter so visiting cars can tune in on their stereos.
Cyberpunk 2077 - Unlocking Fast Travel Waypoint Kiosks & Gig Quests MisterAlex 2020-12-17 | No, this is not a how-to. It's simply how I decided to "explore" some of the city. It got way more efficient once I found what must have been a drunk driver, because he kept blowing right through red lights.
Cyberpunk 2077 - Mission: The Rescue. Objective: Loot Everything. MisterAlex 2020-12-12 | I feel like I started out trying to be Solid Snake... but my squadmate was Rambo. So we just did whatever. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯I do like saving lives, though. Kind of hoping there's more of that. Does this game have Light and Dark sides of The Force? 'Cause I want to start with a Jedi play-through first. :v
Cyberpunk 2077 - After-Prologue Intro Montage MisterAlex 2020-12-10 | The fun, cheery intro montage after the tutorial prologue mission.Song is "No Save Point" by Run the Jewels: youtu.be/YAVvwv-YSJ4
Cyberpunk 2077 - Jackie, por favor. MisterAlex 2020-12-10 | I just really enjoy the Jackie character, and I like what they do with his subtitles. I just wish it were a little more consistent...because no, I don't actually understand all of the Spanish that doesn't get auto-translated. :v
Eevee - Box Play MisterAlex 2020-12-08 | Heard some rustling and scratching, so I turned and found that Evelyn had squeezed into a cardboard box and was having fun goofing around with it.
Eevee - Kitty Advent Calendar (2020-12-02) MisterAlex 2020-12-03 | The second day opening doors on Evelyn's cat advent calendar. She knows toys come out, and she wants more of them. I think she's starting to get into the Christmas spirit. :v
Overwatch - Double Dragon MisterAlex 2020-11-15 | Our Hanzo triggered his ult at the same time as the other team's.
Garmin Dash Cam 55 - GRMN0055.MP4 MisterAlex 2020-11-12 | amzn.to/38BL6e6Test drive with Bethanie's dash cam installed. I'll need to readjust the mount angle since it's mounted off to the right and not by the center mirror. I'm pretty happy with it. Nice and compact.
The Witcher 3 (Nintendo Switch) - [Bug] Black Screen Toussaint Intro MisterAlex 2020-09-24 | Jump to 2:15 to skip the initial game load-in.3:50 is where the actual bugged cut scene can be seen... or rather, heard.Have tried restarting the game (and system) and reloading the game multiple times. Also tried going back to a previous save point. Same behavior. Gonna have to cloud sync my save with GOG and load it up on PC to see the Blood and Wine arrival intro scene.
Eevee - Playing With Her Squirrel Friend MisterAlex 2020-07-30 | Eevee's squirrel friend visits the balcony every day to partake of Bethanie's corn and seed buffet, and sometimes he likes to visit Eevee, personally.
Balcony Garden (feat. Eevee) MisterAlex 2020-07-11 | A "flyby" of Bethanie's balcony garden. Things are coming along. Evelyn likes her cat grass.
Bluey TV Intro (Karaoke Edit) MisterAlex 2020-06-04 | This is the opening for Bluey without vocals—so you can sing your own name callouts!
Rhinoceros Facts and How Rhinos are Made MisterAlex 2020-05-28 | During our honeymoon, we visited the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We went on an exciting ride into the giant enclosure and got to meet (and pet and feed) some rhinos and giraffes. We also got a "special treat" as two of the residents decided to demonstrate how baby rhinos are manufactured. Our guide, Lee, was really knowledgeable (about more than just the rhinos) and gave us a lot of very interesting information about the animals.
Eevee - Hunting the glove. MisterAlex 2020-05-14 | Evelyn loves to hunt, kill, and present her glove to us while yowling to announce her murderous victory.I replaced the audio with one of the YouTube editor tracks since the original audio was mainly just my TV playing Fruits Basket. :v
Tech Support Never Changes MisterAlex 2020-05-08 | This single clip encapsulates so much of what technical support is like. Even in the 24th century. "What is the matter with these people?"From season 1, episode 21 of Star Trek: the Next Generation - Symbiosis.
Eevee - Hunting the Feather Bell MisterAlex 2020-03-23 | Evelyn has the heart of a killer, and she loves little more than practicing her murderous craft.
