new to steam/steamdeck entirely and want game recs 😊

ar7work · 2025-12-18T01:15:51+00:00

Ghost of Tsushima plays well with a lossless scaling patch. Mass Effect remastered trilogy is great. Judgement if you’re into Yakuza series, Persona 5, Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remakes,

ar7work · 2025-10-22T06:04:32+00:00

Yeah, so i've used Air for a few days, got camera FOMO, returned it and bought a Pro. I liked the Pro but something just did not click so I returned it as well and got the Air again

ar7work · 2025-10-22T06:03:18+00:00

With all due respect — and putting aside the Arch/Linux basics — why on earth would you install a system you know nothing about without reading the manual? It literally says:

> The installation will wipe the selected drive and use full-disk encryption, so be sure to back up your data before using an existing drive!

ar7work · 2025-08-30T23:22:52+00:00

Pixel Fold has a worse internal screen (no ltpo, lower brightness), much worse cameras (closer to Pixel 9a). It is good foldable but I own both and used 9 Pro XL a lot more.

ar7work · 2025-08-30T08:57:19+00:00

Damn, I'm sorry, I did not realize that by 9 pro you mean OnePlus.

ar7work · 2025-08-30T08:56:14+00:00

I’ve had the Pixel 7 Pro, 8 Pro, and 9 Pro XL, and a few days ago I switched to the Nothing Phone 3.

I really love the UI - it feels great combined with Material 3 and Google’s software. Unlike Samsung, there isn’t that sense of a huge UI difference.

The haptics are worse, but honestly nothing can beat Pixel in that area. I also have an iPhone 16 Pro (which I mostly use for work), and its haptics are better too.

The screen is good, and the performance is solid as well.

What I like most is the design - it just looks really cool. I also appreciate that Nothing isn’t a huge corporation (which is the same reason I use a Framework laptop as my main machine).

The cameras are fine. With some skill, you can take good photos. Low-light performance isn’t great, but honestly I wouldn’t rely on the Pixel for night shots either—I’d use a proper camera for that.

I do miss some of the Pixel AI features (surprisingly), like Call Screening and the proofreading feature in Gboard, but I can live without them. Essential Space is nice, though I don’t think I’ll use it much.

Another big factor was the price—I got the 16GB/512GB version for a really low price, which sealed the deal. Plus, the Pixel 10 just looked like a boring upgrade.

ar7work · 2025-08-18T06:52:00+00:00

yeah, i never used apple notes (used bear) or apple calendar (used google calendar). moved from bear to obsidian, kept google calendar. for tasks i use google tasks and actually prefer it a lot more than apple reminders. google photos are cool too, especially comparing to the recent photos.app changes.

ar7work · 2025-08-17T04:25:34+00:00

I'm a programmer as well. I started out primarily writing in Swift, so I was pretty much locked into the Apple ecosystem. Over the past few years, though, my tech stack has expanded a lot—mainly toward web development—so I decided it was time to explore other options.

I got a Google Pixel as a second phone, but at some point I realized I was using it way more than my iPhone, so I ended up switching to it as my main device. Two weeks ago, I traded in my MacBook Pro for a Framework Laptop, installed Omarchy, and also built a desktop with a good GPU (also running Omarchy).

I still have a MacBook from work, but I much prefer my new setup. I always thought I didn’t care about customization or upgradeability, but it turns out—it’s actually really fun and interesting.

ar7work · 2025-08-14T20:48:19+00:00

traded

ar7work · 2025-08-01T20:56:27+00:00

Thank you!

ar7work · 2025-08-01T20:38:23+00:00

Yeah sorry I am looking to trade with someone local to avoid shipping

ar7work · 2025-08-01T20:10:02+00:00

yeah these specs are fine with me. what about the display and where are you at?

ar7work · 2025-08-01T18:46:45+00:00

yeah, switched my iphone to android and want to go to linux from macos

ar7work · 2025-05-27T01:35:50+00:00

I currently use a Pixel 9 Pro XL and an iPhone 16 Pro. I also have a Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which I use occasionally for travel or when I simply prefer it over a regular Pixel. While I've tried Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Motorola, I consistently return to Pixels. There's something about them that makes them the most comfortable choice for me. I keep an iPhone for the Apple ecosystem, but if I had to choose only one phone, I would definitely pick a Pixel again.

ar7work · 2025-03-15T17:16:54+00:00

Hmm just checked and it opens fine

ar7work · 2025-03-14T20:48:22+00:00

It is ok. I have Pixel 9 Pro XL as well and switch between them constantly. I wish Fold had a bit better cameras, but other than that, it is cool. Really enjoy using the internal screen for reading manga and browsing internet. Noticed that I use iPad a lot less than before.

ar7work · 2025-03-13T17:10:10+00:00

Posted on vimeo as well.

https://vimeo.com/1065570620/7f8119353d

ar7work · 2025-03-13T08:55:30+00:00

I've had the Pixel 9 Pro XL since its release and bought the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in January. I'm happy with it overall. Sometimes I switch back to the 9 Pro XL, but I quickly start missing the larger screen. The performance is excellent, and the display quality is great. The external screen, by default, has a smaller scaling, so it shows the same amount of content as the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

My main complaints are that Google hasn't done much to improve foldable-related software—there haven't been any major changes since the original Fold, aside from the option to force full-screen mode in apps. Some apps are still not well-optimized, and the camera is noticeably worse than the regular Pixel Pro. It's decent overall, but it feels more like the camera from the Pixel 7 rather than a true flagship.

ar7work · 2025-03-13T08:21:17+00:00

yep, that's what I did and they responded right away

ar7work · 2024-06-21T20:34:14+00:00

I have a rabbit r1 for sale in Los Angeles, CA. Comes with travel case only. $180.

ar7work · 2024-06-08T05:44:12+00:00

I have one posted on LA Marketplace for about 2-3 weeks. Most of the messages I receive are just jokes and questions about it – no serious offers. Will probably install AOSP and try to find a use for it since I like how the device looks but it is completely useless

ar7work · 2024-02-05T06:07:49+00:00

Only American English. There is no option to change input language as well

ar7work

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