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Roy reflects on his early days of personal computing and how building and tinkering with computers cultivated his curiosity. From old beige Mac computers to custom-built PCs, he shares a love for DIY tech solutions, emphasizing that the modern consumer often loses touch with the basics of technology due to convenience and corporate lock-in.
He still maintains an AOL email address, dismissing the stigma around older platforms, insisting that the medium doesn't define the message—just the words. This underscores his broader theme: in an age obsessed with appearance and brand, authenticity remains undervalued.