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A place to discuss and support all Steam Hardware, including Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and SteamOS in general.

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[–] kayzeekayzee@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Don't throw these stones until you've tried using a steam deck as a work computer

[–] passepartout@feddit.org 10 points 3 months ago

I'd be interested to hear a potential use case where both applies:

  • Steam deck is a viable option as work computer
  • MS Windows is the better choice for the task
[–] ViatorOmnium@piefed.social 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

SteamOS is a better work OS for most use cases than Windows. The few cases where it isn't, Mac OS is the superior choice.

[–] kayzeekayzee@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] Zelaf@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 months ago

I have and I can whole heartedly say that using Windows 11 on the Deck is an awful experience no one should be attempting as a daily runner.

[–] nfreak@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I've done a good amount of maintenance on my home server setup through my deck on the couch. Just a keyboard and the touchpad. Works just fine, no Windows needed. Basically just a weird shaped laptop.

[–] 01011@monero.town 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Install a different distro, connect a bt keyboard and it's a decent substitute for a few days.