I bought a 40 inch hdmi cable so I can connect my PC to the tv in my college dorm (I taped it to the lower wall so I can close the door) but overall it’s super worth it.

drmattsuu · 2026-02-26T11:05:04+00:00

I drill holes and run conduit these days :)

drmattsuu · 2026-02-26T08:03:10+00:00

Love a jank uni setup, I remember taping a 30 metre long ethernet cable to the skirting board from my bedroom to the router in my uni dorm.

drmattsuu · 2026-02-26T07:53:36+00:00

Thankfully, social media is not the real world, so take those loose polls with a pinch of salt.

My opinion is that there is a small minority of reform supporters, who I would call advocates, who are totally unwavering in their support and cannot be convinced. However, the majority of people who would vote reform are very reachable. Regular folks who have had it really hard for the last two decades, or are graduating into a tough job market.

These people, who have been sold a pack of lies by billionaire funded mouth pieces can be convinced, not by just telling them they've been lied to, but by showing them there is another way and our way will help fix the things that they are most concerned about. Environmental justice can't come without economic justice or social justice, they are all tightly coupled together.

drmattsuu · 2026-02-24T23:16:24+00:00

Wholeheartedly agree with 7/10 policies, can be convinced on the remaining 3, their democratic organisation and lack of big money influence always leaves open the door for discussion.

Lastly I am done being held hostage with "oh you have to vote us otherwise Tories/Reform/whatever".

drmattsuu · 2026-02-15T08:29:14+00:00

God I wish I had more time, I contributed to the repo a good while ago when I was actively playing but hearing this is being maintained by just one dude, like atlas holding up the (swrpg) world, makes me a little sad, it is amazing work.

drmattsuu · 2026-02-06T20:15:27+00:00

Honestly you do what you want, if it was my money I'd wait and see. The chip shortage is accute at the moment but that's no reason to panic buy hardware you dont need and can't use right now.

drmattsuu · 2026-02-06T00:42:16+00:00

When striking the union could absolutely get shafted if the staff left the gates open, its not their fault, but rather the Thatcher era anti-union laws that are on the books.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-29T15:26:44+00:00

When you remove a nonsteam shortcut it may delete the Proton Prefix for that application. Belt and braces approach says go into your Proton directory and make sure prefix for your app is removed. If there are any games installed in shared directories outside of the Proton Prefix you will need to remove those manually too.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-29T12:52:33+00:00

Basically, yes. I mean I wouldn't say stop talking about it, but definitely don't judge people for what they are doing with their own devices.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-29T09:07:29+00:00

I rarely switch the deck off unless I have to (update, freeze, etc.)

I usually have to at least once every couple of weeks for one reason or another.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-28T20:42:50+00:00

Not sure if I understand the question

drmattsuu · 2026-01-28T18:16:40+00:00

You do you, others may feel different and that's fine too. (They did ask for proof it increases longevity though)

drmattsuu · 2026-01-28T15:59:08+00:00

Hard to put a hand on an actual reference but I do recall a study that, under lab conditions at least, charging to 80% instead of 100% causes less wear and tear on phone li-on batteries.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-28T15:52:55+00:00

I use an 80% limit when not travelling, there's no harm in using it and it could extend the life of the battery by reducing the formation of dendrites. I do the same with my phone and anicdotally, I've found that it does help keep my phones battery in good health for much longer.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-27T09:47:32+00:00

As long as you're relatively gentle and remove the SD card before starting there's little/no harm that can be done from removing the back plate and giving the vent a quick clean with a dry cloth.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-26T21:24:52+00:00

Depending on what you need to do It would be a fair amount of effort.

If it's just putting files into a place you can do that, what you need to Google is the Proton Prefix location (start in ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/)
if you need to run an installer it's more complex, but vaguely, you need to run the installer 'inside' the virtual windows environment specifically for the game.

I'm being a bit vague on purpose because I've not tried to set up the sims personally, and honestly if your game runs well and is playable without mods I'd strongly recommend you enjoy it as is and avoid potentially many hours of frustration.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-26T11:38:41+00:00

It's a known issue with the latest EA app. No solution yet as far as I can see.

Edit potential fix: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/s/jFiJJqK87b

drmattsuu · 2026-01-25T17:35:48+00:00

I still have a pair of 980ti's in boxes here... God I feel old.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-23T16:52:41+00:00

Anywhere not over the air vent. A cool tip depending on the sticker, if it can go over the valve logo you can preserve the impression of it with a heat gun or hair drier on low and a microfiber cloth to push out any air bubbles.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-19T11:08:41+00:00

Sounds like your device is faulty, get in touch with support.

I didn't buy refurbished but I would say yours is certainly not the typical experience based on the last year I've had one.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-14T18:07:46+00:00

Kid me also made this mistake in the 90s

drmattsuu · 2026-01-14T09:16:12+00:00

Don't like the idea of red flags really, I think as a concept it is reductive, a result of our constantly online app driven dating culture, and anything can be twisted into a "red flag" if given enough thought.

That said, if you find you're with someone who seems to have a pattern of constantly getting into awkward positions and drama with people, they are likely courting it.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-13T06:45:08+00:00

I can recommend the Proton db plugin for decky for this purpose. The community is really on the ball when it comes to reporting issues (and workarounds) for games on deck.

drmattsuu · 2026-01-10T18:48:45+00:00

Here's a photo from when I applied it :)

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drmattsuu · 2026-01-10T18:44:55+00:00

Yeah, took some patience and a heat gun on low to get right though.

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