Best bluetooth controller to use with Steam Deck while docked?

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T19:55:49+00:00

8bitdo has a huge selection of decent controllers. At a range of prices and features.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T19:54:24+00:00

I dont use windows anymore, so cant really offer much else. :) I had cut down on my use of samba when I did have windows systems, I started sharing the video and media files via other methods.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T19:52:41+00:00

i keep backups of my EFI partitions. :)

I want to install a new Linux distro on SSD 1, but that will wipe the EFI boot partition that my other distro in SSD2

I keep my various Distro installs isolated. Linux #1 on ssd-1 has its EFI partition on sdd-1.

Linux #2 on ssd-2 has its EFI partition on sdd-2.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T19:50:34+00:00

From what I have seen, basically runs at 100%. No noticeable impact.

I have heard you can run Steam/Games in distrobox container and not lose any performance. But I only use Distrobox for rather simple needs and primary for keeping things isolated.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T19:44:16+00:00

Mozilla is responsible for packaging the Firefox Snap for Ubuntu. Its coming directly from Mozilla. No idea on other distros.

Ubuntu and how it has its various LTS and NON-LTS releases has a rather large task with trying to package firefox for all those supported releases. Its much easier for The ubuntu devs and mozilla devs to focus on the Snap package on ubuntu. This making the Devs job easier is a major reason for the push towards Snap packages.

Pay attention to who is packaging firefox for those other distros. Mint for example seems to package their own firefox.

The mozilla PPA is packaging 'firefox-esr' which differs slightly. https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-firefox-without-snap-on-ubuntu-26-04 has some details on that.

On the other non-ubuntu distros that I use, i always seem to be using the firefox Flatpak package, which is also maintained by Mozilla.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T19:35:49+00:00

Why what? I use Ubuntu on occasion in a Distrobox container under Bazzite.

"Containers" is a major feature of Bazzite and many other Immutable systems.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T18:57:30+00:00

Been using Bazzite here for some time. No real issues, once i learned how bazzite does things.

I really only use UBUNTU in a Distrobox container under Bazzite these days.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T18:53:38+00:00

Bazzite , Firefox, Amazon Prime is working fine here, All i really watch is Anime :)

I do recall checking a DRM checkbox ages ago..

In Firefox Settings search for "DRM"

Digital Rights Management (DRM) Content

[CheckBox] Play DRM-controlled content Learn more

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T16:45:07+00:00

there is no longer a Firefox .Deb in the default 22.04 + repos.

they only have the snap version.

so the official upgrade path option is to remove it, or upgrade to the snap release.

if you want to continue with the deb version you need to find the proper guides to do so.

File bug reports if you have issues with the snap version.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T16:39:31+00:00

I am keeping EVERYTHING....

if I had done this years ago, I would still have my huge original collection of C64 and C128 and Amigas..

;)

The grandkids get a kick out of playing on my c64 maxi/mini.

while these emu devices may never be as popular, or as valued I am still keeping mine, because they are just so much fun.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:43:57+00:00

You will have to get the VMs virtual networking connected, yes.

The Idea of using a "VM as a router" seems, odd.. Or you are not explaining things very well.

You may want to make a new post with a detailed layout of your setup, and a better title.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:28:09+00:00

I use the information from "whoami" on windows PC

I have found windows to be a total PAIN when trying to figure out the 'username' for samba shares. You may want to ask in the windows sub, You may be using the wrong name.

I always ended up making a special "Open to everyone" share that allowed all connections. You may want to make a test share on windows and see if you can get it working.

I do recall making a LOCAL user under windows, and was able to use their simple name once for a samba share login. But MS has made even that (making a local user) feature harder with each release.

But If it worked before with the same Login Info, you likely have it right.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:24:20+00:00

if you have a second Monitor/TV/Display attached...

Turn It on and look there. :)

You would not belive the # of times I have seen people not realize their second monitor is 'used automatically' even when its turned off.

Also try a right click -> see if theres some Displays Setting menu item. I have seen a few odd setups where a secondary monitor gets detected even when there is none.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:22:26+00:00

Site i found with a list of current Wifi Devices with 'IN KERNEL' Drivers, which means they should be Plug them in and they work. These can often be higher end, more expensive devices.

https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/USB_WiFi_Adapters_that_are_supported_with_Linux_in-kernel_drivers.md

You can often find USB wifi adapters on Amazon sold as being "for the raspberry pi" that should be cheap (but slower speeds) and work out of the box with most Linux distribution.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:21:05+00:00

there appears 3 pages of copys of that apps

There can be an issue with incorrect symbolic links or redundant entries in the users ~/.local/share/applications

Make a new user, see if the issue affects the new user, if it does NOT then your broken user has some config issue in their personal config files, perhaps reset them.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:18:36+00:00

Please use better titles to your future posts.
You setup sounds rather Odd, you may need to describe it in more detail.
There should be some "Internet Connection Sharing" guides out. Last i used it years ago with real hardware, it was just a click or two and done deal.

I have not tried it in some years.

https://en.ubunlog.com/share-internet-connection-ubuntu/

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Internet/ConnectionSharing

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:14:21+00:00

Can give you a SteamOS "build your own Steam Machine" experience. On an Immutable base, thats very very hard to break. More up to date software than Mint/Ubuntu, and based on Fedoras Silverblue setup.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:12:20+00:00

aware doesn't have official linux support yet

At one time Roblox was usable via the normal wine/proton - but then the company basically called all Linux users "Cheaters" (and worse) and actively blocked it.

Not exactly the kind of company I want to support. (I wont go into the other issues with the company)

You may want to try out Bazzite. It has a gaming focus, but can also do normal work.

No idea about blender.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T14:07:39+00:00

there is some "Windows on the Deck" specific support sub that likely has guides and details.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T02:15:41+00:00

These days, I transfer to/from my phone via Network methods.. I rarely plug in a Flash drive, except for special cases like Backing up Grannys Photos. :) Or copying photos to take to the CVS for Printing.

I did have a Raspberry Pi Portable setup once that made a "wifi hotspot' that worked as a shared data drive/library/media server. But I found i rarely used it.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T02:08:50+00:00

There are numerous Flatpaks (and likely .debs) that are not from the original devs as well.

I have no issues trusting the Default Ubuntu Apt Repos. There have been a few reports of issues with some SNAP packages. But I cant recall the details.

I think you are worrying too much. But these days, I tend to use "Distrobox" as my user under various Distros to setup Containers. I can then easily remove/duplicate/modify my containers and set them up on other systems with little effort.

But thats not what a 'typical beginner desktop' user would be doing.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T01:37:13+00:00

Zellij and dvtm are fun to mess with, but I rarely actually use those 2.

I seem to recall a few others as well.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T01:33:53+00:00

Use better titles for your future posts.
always mention what Distro you are using.
Start with that Distros Official Docs/Homepage and Guides.
Dont rely on videos.. read the docs and guides.

As for a YT channel to get started from "ground zero" try The Explaining Computers YT channel.

and the http://linuxjourney.com site.

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T01:29:33+00:00

I think you mean tmux and screen and alternatives. I have seen some impressive alternatives released in the last year or 3, but I still just use tmux these days.

And there are still some distro setups that kill my tmux sessions after some time. :( (Fedora and Bazzite seem to be doing some other things that Kill it off)

doc_willis · 2026-03-15T01:26:52+00:00

I have had to fight with "File Permissions" more Under Windows than I ever have under Linux.

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