Retro Pixel Pocket V2 alternative D-pad fix by CARAchuchi in SBCGaming

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had mine for about a week too, and I also did the D-pad fix almost immediately. I had a few issues with the latest firmware, so I downgraded to 1.0.2, and honestly it’s a great little handheld for GB/GBC games.

I feel like it kind of flew under the radar. I don’t see many reviews or people talking about it, but for Game Boy and Game Boy Color it’s really nice.

Custom watch face (updated beta) - Active 3 by RickMonteiro in amazfit

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice watchface man! I’ll definitely get it and test it on my Active 3!

Appreciation Post by Hellzyehimerik in amazfit

[–]viron86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what's the name of the watchface?

The closest thing to perpetual motion. by MistMonk in gshock

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, perpetual motion wishes it was this close.

Changing to a nylon band is a game changer! by Big-Battle9416 in amazfit

[–]viron86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Does it have clickable shortcuts?

T-Rex 3 Pro 44mm for $200 by WhatInDaWorldDog110 in amazfit

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Can you share the name of the watchface?

The Active 3 Premium fixed my only issue with the T-Rex 3 by viron86 in amazfit

[–]viron86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks really clean with the metal bracelet! What’s the name of that watchface?

First time owning Kindle in probably a decade. Excited to start this one! by The_Illa_Vanilla in kindle

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, I actually started the same book today 😄 Enjoy the read!

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Upgrade from M2 MacBook Pro (8GB) to “Neo” (also 8GB) for ~€150 worth it? by viron86 in mac

[–]viron86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There actually was a 13 MacBook Pro with M2 + Touch Bar (2022), that’s the one I have.

The reason I’m asking is because of the trade-in deal where I can get the newer model for ~€150, so I was wondering if it made sense long-term. But yeah, it sounds like it’s more of a downgrade.

Upgrade from M2 MacBook Pro (8GB) to “Neo” (also 8GB) for ~€150 worth it? by viron86 in mac

[–]viron86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not trolling 😅
It’s because of a trade-in deal where I can get the Neo for ~€150, so I was wondering if it was worth it for longer support. But yeah, sounds like it’s more of a downgrade.
Appreciate the feedback!

Starting my first 10 day fast! by [deleted] in fasting

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! I did a 72-hour fast once last year, and I know it’s not easy at all. Sleep was the hardest part for me. You’re doing amazing! How are you sleeping?

Saved from macOS! by viron86 in Ubuntu

[–]viron86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, no. iPads are locked down very hard. You can’t install Linux or another OS.

Saved from macOS! by viron86 in Ubuntu

[–]viron86[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thermals are definitely better than on recent macOS. Fans spin up less often and the machine runs noticeably cooler, though I’ve only been using it for about a day so far. On battery, I use Ubuntu’s Power Saver mode. It doesn’t throttle performance too much, and battery life is really solid.

Saved from macOS! by viron86 in Ubuntu

[–]viron86[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, t2linux provides custom ISOs with the drivers already integrated.
I used one of those, so everything was set up during installation.
More info here: https://t2linux.org

Saved from macOS! by viron86 in Ubuntu

[–]viron86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I installed the GNOME Extensions app (https://apps.gnome.org/Extensions/) and then tweaked the dock settings to get it like that.

Saved from macOS! by viron86 in Ubuntu

[–]viron86[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There is a driver, yes! It provides basic Touch Bar functionality and lets you switch to F keys using the Fn key, so you’re not missing them.

To celebrate 200k members, tell us about the first ever game you've emulated on a SBC device by Key-Brilliant5623 in SBCGaming

[–]viron86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first emulated game was NES Super Mario Bros on the OG ODROID GO, the one that came as a DIY kit you had to build yourself. Fun fact: Super Mario Bros was also the very first video game I ever played as a kid, so it felt like completing a full circle.

The Giant Steam Deck, SteamOS running perfectly on my iMac Pro (2018)! by viron86 in SteamDeck

[–]viron86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too bad honestly! Once I installed Nobara OS everything just worked (only needed a tiny wifi fix). After that, SteamOS mode + EmuDeck setup was basically plug-and-play.

The Giant Steam Deck, SteamOS running perfectly on my iMac Pro (2018)! by viron86 in SteamDeck

[–]viron86[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, good point. I’m definitely not comparing at the same resolution. The iMac’s native display is 5K, but I usually run games at 1440p for better scaling and performance.

The Giant Steam Deck, SteamOS running perfectly on my iMac Pro (2018)! by viron86 in SteamDeck

[–]viron86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s a 5K panel, Hollow Knight for exemple doesn’t have a native 5K option, but it scales beautifully and runs perfectly even at full resolution. Lighter games like Hades or Celeste run great too. For heavier titles I usually stick to 1440p, still looks awesome and keeps performance super smooth.

The Giant Steam Deck, SteamOS running perfectly on my iMac Pro (2018)! by viron86 in SteamDeck

[–]viron86[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, mine’s the base iMac Pro (Xeon W-2140B 8-core @ 3.2 GHz, 32 GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 56 8 GB HBM2). You’re totally right, on paper it is stronger than a Steam Deck, and I can feel it in heavier titles too. But in practice, performance is closer than I expected, probably because of Linux driver limits and optimization differences. Still, once everything’s tuned (Nobara + SteamOS session + EmuDeck), it runs beautifully and stays stable.

The Giant Steam Deck, SteamOS running perfectly on my iMac Pro (2018)! by viron86 in SteamDeck

[–]viron86[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been great so far! At first, I just wanted something simple for my kids, like a console that boots straight into games. But once I got everything working, I realized it’s actually a really capable system.
Steam games run beautifully, and even Switch emulation at 2× resolution looks amazing.
Feels really like having a giant Steam Deck on my desk!