Kari (rhymes with atari)
@kari.bsky.social
guess i’m a YouTuber now, 95k+ subs 🎉 ... 👉 just a girl in her 20s who loves #making, #fixing 🛠️, #coding 👩💻 & collecting cool #retro 🕹️ things
🔴🔗 https://www.youtube.com/karilawler
🌎🔗 https://www.karilawler.com
🔴🔗 https://www.youtube.com/karilawler
🌎🔗 https://www.karilawler.com
loving the attention to detail by continuing the colour theme on all devices ... although, with my spray painting skills, if I tried this it would look no where near that clean lol
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
loving the attention to detail by continuing the colour theme on all devices ... although, with my spray painting skills, if I tried this it would look no where near that clean lol
Current Specs:
- Pentium MMX 233MHz CPU ⚡
- 256MB RAM (a bit overkill for the era – typical I believe was 32-64MB, what did you have?)
- S3 ViRGE/DX Graphics Card 📺
- Generic SoundBlaster-compatible sound card 🔊
- 16GB CF HDD (modern twist 💻)
- CD-ROM drive 📀
- Pentium MMX 233MHz CPU ⚡
- 256MB RAM (a bit overkill for the era – typical I believe was 32-64MB, what did you have?)
- S3 ViRGE/DX Graphics Card 📺
- Generic SoundBlaster-compatible sound card 🔊
- 16GB CF HDD (modern twist 💻)
- CD-ROM drive 📀
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Current Specs:
- Pentium MMX 233MHz CPU ⚡
- 256MB RAM (a bit overkill for the era – typical I believe was 32-64MB, what did you have?)
- S3 ViRGE/DX Graphics Card 📺
- Generic SoundBlaster-compatible sound card 🔊
- 16GB CF HDD (modern twist 💻)
- CD-ROM drive 📀
- Pentium MMX 233MHz CPU ⚡
- 256MB RAM (a bit overkill for the era – typical I believe was 32-64MB, what did you have?)
- S3 ViRGE/DX Graphics Card 📺
- Generic SoundBlaster-compatible sound card 🔊
- 16GB CF HDD (modern twist 💻)
- CD-ROM drive 📀
... This setup runs the Monkey Island CD-ROM version perfectly, but I'm looking at period-correct upgrades to make it even faster and capable of more mid/to late-90s titles. The graphics card is at the top of my list ... the ViRGE is decent for 2D but struggles with 3D games. What do you recommend?
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
... This setup runs the Monkey Island CD-ROM version perfectly, but I'm looking at period-correct upgrades to make it even faster and capable of more mid/to late-90s titles. The graphics card is at the top of my list ... the ViRGE is decent for 2D but struggles with 3D games. What do you recommend?
Who remembers the glory days of 90s PC gaming?🕹️💾 ... If so, what was YOUR all-time favourite game? Doom? Quake? SimCity 2000? Or maybe another LucasArts classic? ... Currently lost in the pirate world of "The Secret of Monkey Island"🏴☠️ on my (pretty authentic, I think!) Windows 95 build. (cont...)
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Who remembers the glory days of 90s PC gaming?🕹️💾 ... If so, what was YOUR all-time favourite game? Doom? Quake? SimCity 2000? Or maybe another LucasArts classic? ... Currently lost in the pirate world of "The Secret of Monkey Island"🏴☠️ on my (pretty authentic, I think!) Windows 95 build. (cont...)
... Hoping to drop below 15 seconds so I can actually sign up for some local comps and see how I do 😄 Sub-20 feels like the next fun goal ... Anyone else cube? Drop your times or fave cubes below (mine is currently the GAN12) ... curious to hear!✌️
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
... Hoping to drop below 15 seconds so I can actually sign up for some local comps and see how I do 😄 Sub-20 feels like the next fun goal ... Anyone else cube? Drop your times or fave cubes below (mine is currently the GAN12) ... curious to hear!✌️
... Mine is currently #speedcubing, as just got back into it after a while away, and I'm loving it again! Averaging under 30 seconds on the 3x3 now, with my best single solve at 21 seconds.🎲🔥 (cont.) ...
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
... Mine is currently #speedcubing, as just got back into it after a while away, and I'm loving it again! Averaging under 30 seconds on the 3x3 now, with my best single solve at 21 seconds.🎲🔥 (cont.) ...
What's the nerdiest hobby you're into right now (or secretly obsessed with)?👀 ... Whether it's collecting video games, Pokémon, train spotting, wargaming to crocheting video game characters (I do that as well lol), or anything else... spill it, I wanna know!😍 (cont) ...
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
What's the nerdiest hobby you're into right now (or secretly obsessed with)?👀 ... Whether it's collecting video games, Pokémon, train spotting, wargaming to crocheting video game characters (I do that as well lol), or anything else... spill it, I wanna know!😍 (cont) ...
😍 ... I'm very tempted to do this
January 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM
😍 ... I'm very tempted to do this
Very cool ... can't wait to build this one!
January 28, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Very cool ... can't wait to build this one!
Finally succumbed and bought one of these #LEGO #Nintendo Game Boy sets to build ... So, have to ask, what does everyone think of this one?(have you built one?) and what other gaming themed LEGO sets does everyone recommend I try and get. I do like the look of the new Zelda sets.❤️🤓
January 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM
not for this one as there's nothing to fix lol, but plan do plan on making some shorts, showing all the different computers in my collection.
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
not for this one as there's nothing to fix lol, but plan do plan on making some shorts, showing all the different computers in my collection.
not sure if you would class as single screen, but only one I can find that sort of meets that brief, is "Wizard of Wor". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_...
Wizard of Wor - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
not sure if you would class as single screen, but only one I can find that sort of meets that brief, is "Wizard of Wor". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_...
interesting, that's one rivalry I wasn't aware of ... but generally it still amazes me after all this time, it can still be a touchy subject for the few lol
January 21, 2026 at 11:56 PM
interesting, that's one rivalry I wasn't aware of ... but generally it still amazes me after all this time, it can still be a touchy subject for the few lol
Don't tell anyone, but I agree! :)
January 21, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Don't tell anyone, but I agree! :)
we all know it's your favourite computer really ;)
January 21, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we all know it's your favourite computer really ;)
Luckily, I've got my SD2IEC plugged in and FASTLOAD cartridge inserted to test this one out with. No waiting 10 minutes for a tape to load for me.😂 ... So, it looks like I'm gaming like it's 1982 tonight. I just have to ask, what games does everyone recommend I check out to play.🤔
January 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Luckily, I've got my SD2IEC plugged in and FASTLOAD cartridge inserted to test this one out with. No waiting 10 minutes for a tape to load for me.😂 ... So, it looks like I'm gaming like it's 1982 tonight. I just have to ask, what games does everyone recommend I check out to play.🤔
Nice addition to the collection, with this lovely boxed Commodore 64 (1982 breadbin edition). And wow, I can't believe how clean this one is, both inside and out (check out the photos, for some 6510 CPU and SID chip magic 📸).
January 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Nice addition to the collection, with this lovely boxed Commodore 64 (1982 breadbin edition). And wow, I can't believe how clean this one is, both inside and out (check out the photos, for some 6510 CPU and SID chip magic 📸).
Who remembers the golden age of video gaming in the 80s? ... Drop your top games below and let's take a trip back!🎮🕹️ ... Gotta ask though, was the playground rivalry #Commodore64 vs #ZXSpectrum really that bad back in the 1980s? As can't believe some seem to hold that very grudge still today lol😏🤼♂️
January 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Who remembers the golden age of video gaming in the 80s? ... Drop your top games below and let's take a trip back!🎮🕹️ ... Gotta ask though, was the playground rivalry #Commodore64 vs #ZXSpectrum really that bad back in the 1980s? As can't believe some seem to hold that very grudge still today lol😏🤼♂️
Also, most of these N64s, also have damaged shells, so plan to replace with some nice transparent ones. Which colour🧡💚💙💜 was your favourite? Also have to ask, as it's something I want to get more into, is what mods does everyone recommend I checkout (RGB, LED etc) for these.🤔
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Also, most of these N64s, also have damaged shells, so plan to replace with some nice transparent ones. Which colour🧡💚💙💜 was your favourite? Also have to ask, as it's something I want to get more into, is what mods does everyone recommend I checkout (RGB, LED etc) for these.🤔
Bonus, on one N64 that I picked up for £28 ($38 USD) with controller and leads, is that it came with a MEMORY EXPANSION PAK🎉, which is always a nice surprise. Sadly, the PSU on that one didn't work, but should be an easy fix. Fancy a video on that?📹 (cont.)
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Bonus, on one N64 that I picked up for £28 ($38 USD) with controller and leads, is that it came with a MEMORY EXPANSION PAK🎉, which is always a nice surprise. Sadly, the PSU on that one didn't work, but should be an easy fix. Fancy a video on that?📹 (cont.)
i did give those 3 the 3d-printing treatment a while back :) bsky.app/profile/kari...
Who remembers Yorgle, Grundle and Rhindle then? Yep, the classic dragons from the hit #Atari2600 game "Adventure" that I designed and bought to life with #3DPrinting. Let me know what #retrogaming characters you would like to see me design and print next (cont.) ...
January 9, 2026 at 10:07 PM
i did give those 3 the 3d-printing treatment a while back :) bsky.app/profile/kari...
in some fan theory they probably are lol
January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
in some fan theory they probably are lol
