Hacker News: benbristow

New comment by benbristow in "Name Available on Request from Companies House"

benbristow — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:12:09 +0000

I'd hope it's a precaution by the SPaR team over at Companies House.

New comment by benbristow in "Name Available on Request from Companies House"

benbristow — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:01:42 +0000

Check the incorporation PDF for the punchline in the filing history.

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/c...

Name Available on Request from Companies House

benbristow — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:01:42 +0000

Article URL: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10542519

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49248136

Points: 2

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New comment by benbristow in "45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC"

benbristow — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:50:31 +0000

I've only ever owned a Steam Deck so can't really comment. I used it a couple times intending to use it when travelling by train then sold it because it was too wide/big to really carry around with the carry case. Didn't really see the advantage over just playing mobile games (or doomscrolling social media etc) or playing more indie/basic games on the laptop.

Xbox is fine, it updates itself (firmware/OS updates only take about 5 mins) and the servers are fast enough. There's basically no maintenance. Can be annoying if it's a game you wanted to play at the moment updating but then Steam is the same.

New comment by benbristow in "45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC"

benbristow — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:44:14 +0000

Don't really have the room for a gaming PC anymore after moving, I've got my old one but it needs some fixing up (RTX 3080). 1TB Xbox One Series X I got second hand for about $400 (also added a storage expansion for about $130) is doing me sound for any gaming needs (currency converted from GBP). All the games optimised, usually 60fps, no messing about with settings other than the quality/performance switches. Looks great on the TV with 4K/HDR. Laptop for the day to day workstation stuff. Lovely controller. Been enjoying Forza Horizon 6 and just started playing Star Wars Outlaws.

Used to be pretty 'PC Master Race' but then life got in the way.

I do miss stuff like modded Valve games and keyboard & mouse, but can run them somewhat on my laptop.

New comment by benbristow in "Is Fable 5 Back?"

benbristow — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:43:37 +0000

I keep thinking Fable 5 is an instalment of the Lionhead/Microsoft RPG series...

New comment by benbristow in "Doing nothing at work"

benbristow — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:12:43 +0000

And just like that Messenger has gone down right on cue.

New comment by benbristow in "Doing nothing at work"

benbristow — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:35:58 +0000

Meanwhile performance of Meta projects runs at 20% full of bugs.

New comment by benbristow in "Doing nothing at work"

benbristow — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:35:23 +0000

In SCRUM though if that stuff isn't in the sprint you'll probably get backlash from QAs as it needs testing etc, or questioned why you're bringing in that stuff.

Easier to sit back and not do anything.

New comment by benbristow in "Cartoon Network Flash Games"

benbristow — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:30:30 +0000

Respectfully, I think this is a you issue at this point!

New comment by benbristow in "Cartoon Network Flash Games"

benbristow — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:24:53 +0000

Use a newer machine to grab the files then transfer them?

You must have one somewhere, you're chatting on HN with a modern SSL certificate.

New comment by benbristow in "Cartoon Network Flash Games"

benbristow — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:13:13 +0000

Flashpoint runs without installing anything via the ZIP version. It's FOSS software so no issue there I hope?

New comment by benbristow in "Cartoon Network Flash Games"

benbristow — Fri, 08 May 2026 22:56:56 +0000

The Infinity version lets you download as you go rather than download the whole 2TB+! archive.

Can just grab them out of the cache once they've been downloaded, wherever they're stored.

New comment by benbristow in "Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative Commons license"

benbristow — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:20:45 +0000

Privately owned company, GabeN is getting on a bit now, he does have a son mind, we'll see what happens later on.

New comment by benbristow in "Irony as Meta staff unhappy about running surveillance software on work PCs"

benbristow — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:28:45 +0000

Have you seen the salaries Meta pay?

New comment by benbristow in "IPv6 traffic crosses the 50% mark"

benbristow — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:55:48 +0000

And Virgin Media in the UK still doesn't support IPv6

New comment by benbristow in "Someone bought 30 WordPress plugins and planted a backdoor in all of them"

benbristow — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:41 +0000

Enterprise usage. Devs know companies will just pay out. Easier than trying to get sponsored.

New comment by benbristow in "Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy licenses, just like employees"

benbristow — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:19:33 +0000

Free article:

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-is-reportedly-planni...

New comment by benbristow in "Someone bought 30 WordPress plugins and planted a backdoor in all of them"

benbristow — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:52:01 +0000

.NET is great because you use a FOSS library and then a month later the developer changes the licence and forces you to either pay a subscription for future upgrades or swap it out.

New comment by benbristow in "Apple's accidental moat: How the "AI Loser" may end up winning"

benbristow — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:17:40 +0000

Surely it's less of an advantage in rich countries because naturally less theft occurs?