My Steam Deck convinced me to try Linux (Debian) a try for desktop gaming. So long as you install the latest GPU drivers, it’s smooth as butter. I guess what I’m saying is Linux for everything at this point… for those capable of installing drivers from the CLI.
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bradbeattie@lemmy.cato
Technology@lemmy.world•Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the PixelEnglish
35·2 years agoIf the camera really does need to be that thick for lens reasons, couldn’t we at least make the rest of the body bigger with more battery?
bradbeattie@lemmy.cato
Technology@lemmy.ml•Microsoft wipes out evidence of real ads in Windows 11 Start menu
281·2 years agoLikewise. Debian, installed Steam, updated my graphics driver, and everything runs smoothly. I’m surprised how well Linux gaming has come along!
bradbeattie@lemmy.cato
Technology@lemmy.world•Streaming services are now getting out of handEnglish
9·3 years agoIf only https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Paramount_Pictures,_Inc. was expanded to streaming services instead of repealed.
bradbeattie@lemmy.cato
Steam Deck@lemmy.ml•Steam Deck now has thousands more games than the Nintendo SwitchEnglish
981·3 years agoI have a Switch but have bought maybe 3 games for it tops. Where Steam has user reviews, a super simple refund policy, and frequent deep discounts, Nintendo’s purchasing experience is clearly lacking in a customer-friendly approach.
Anyone asking for recommendations for their next gaming device, it’s Steam Deck every time.
bradbeattie@lemmy.cato
World News@lemmy.world•Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian address at climate rallyEnglish
436·3 years agoWant to sabotage a protest? Encourage advocacy for increasingly tangential issues. Focus splits, folks start disagreeing on new issues, folks start disagreeing on how issues get prioritized, everything falls apart.
Sadly, this doesn’t even require a malicious actor encouraging it. Well-meaning folks see a potentially sympathetic audience for their pet issue and boom.
bradbeattie@lemmy.cato
Technology@lemmy.world•Security expert reveals surprising way to make your password stronger: use emojisEnglish
1·3 years agoOr https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-width_space ? But seriously, just use unique random strings likely through a password manager.

https://lawsofsoftwareengineering.com/laws/goodharts-law/ https://hacker-laws.com/#goodharts-law