diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c50a8849..e528001a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,44 +2,31 @@
 DS emulator, sorta
 
 
-the goal is to do things right and fast, akin to blargSNES (but hopefully better)
-
-but also to have fun coding this shit
+The goal is to do things right and fast, akin to blargSNES (but hopefully better). But also to, you know, have a fun challenge :)
 
 
-LOVE MELONS
+The source code is provided under the GPLv3 license.
 
 
-NO ASKING ROMZ!! ILLEGAL
-
-
-license is GPL. don't steal the code.
-
-
-how to use:
+How to use:
 
 melonDS requires BIOS/firmware copies from a DS. Files required:
  * bios7.bin, 16KB: ARM7 BIOS
  * bios9.bin, 4KB: ARM9 BIOS
  * firmware.bin, 256KB: firmware
  
-note: the DS-mode firmware in the 3DS isn't bootable, it only contains the bare minimum to run games.
+Note: the DS-mode firmware in the 3DS isn't bootable, it only contains the bare minimum to run games.
 
-ROM filename is currently hardcoded, check NDS.cpp for the required filename. this will eventually be addressed.
+As for the rest, the interface should be pretty straightforward. If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask, though!
 
 
 
 TODO LIST
 
- * sorta-UI (ie not hardcode ROM name)
+ * better 3D engine
  * sound
  * wifi
  * other non-core shit (debugger, graphics viewers, cheat crapo, etc)
- 
- 
-IMMEDIATE TODO LIST (prior release 1.0)
-
- * UI
 
  
 TODO LIST FOR LATER
@@ -51,3 +38,4 @@ TODO LIST FOR LATER
  * maybe emulate flashcarts or other fancy hardware
  * big-endian compatibility (Wii, etc)
  * LCD refresh time (used by some games for blending effects)
+ * any feature you can eventually ask for that isn't outright stupid
diff --git a/src/wx/scancode_wx2sdl.h b/src/wx/scancode_wx2sdl.h
index 1091a1c7..a1030ee9 100644
--- a/src/wx/scancode_wx2sdl.h
+++ b/src/wx/scancode_wx2sdl.h
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ SDL_Scancode scancode_wx2sdl(wxKeyEvent& event)
 
     int keysym = event.GetRawKeyCode();
 
-    if (keysym == NoSymbol)
+    if (keysym == 0)
     {
         return SDL_SCANCODE_UNKNOWN;
     }
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ SDL_Scancode scancode_wx2sdl(wxKeyEvent& event)
         return (SDL_Scancode)(SDL_SCANCODE_1 + (keysym - GDK_1));
     }
 
-    for (i = 0; i < SDL_arraysize(KeySymToSDLScancode); ++i)
+    for (int i = 0; i < SDL_arraysize(KeySymToSDLScancode); ++i)
     {
         if (keysym == KeySymToSDLScancode[i].keysym)
         {