Retro-Tech Parenting

Re:Retro-Tech Parenting by postscape on Thursday June 04, 2026 @03:11PM (#48403241)

With 3 kids - CD's and DVDs are a hell no for me. Dealing with skips and getting through DVD menus to get to the actual movie is insane.

I have gone to VHS for movies - you can still get all the classics at your local thrift store.

I think this direction https://simplyexplained.com/blog/how-i-built-an-nfc-movie-li... using physical NFC cards is also a fun way to go.

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Re:Retro-Tech Parenting by password4321 on Thursday June 04, 2026 @07:33PM (#48406110)

Kids trash discs, but you can give them copies (with menus removed if desired)

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Re:Retro-Tech Parenting by postscape on Friday June 05, 2026 @12:34PM (#48414886)

Why the downvote?

Yes, so now I am sitting in front of my computer burning discs instead of letting them grab a VHS and sliding it in - clicking the triangle button...

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Re:Retro-Tech Parenting by password4321 on Friday June 05, 2026 @06:59PM (#48419446)

I think VHS is fun, definitely sturdier than discs

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