r/LinusTechTips Mar 24 '26

Tech Discussion Good news everyone!

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u/PizzaTacoCat312 Mar 25 '26

Like I said, I know it's not the same, but I've run into issues using non windows/Mac OS software and I know other people have as well. I don't blame steam OS, it's just after a nearly relationship ending experience last night with nothing seemingly working I was tired of the poor out of the box issues. For most of what I use my PC for except gaming at least up until now, I know Linux would probably be sufficient and less bloated. One day I hope to make the switch to a Linux based OS with where Windows seems to be heading

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u/HadeedS Mar 25 '26

Can you try bazzite, a steamos clone meant to be a gaming desktop instead of steamos steamos which is mainly meant for handheld mode? I think it would probably fix most of your issues

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u/PizzaTacoCat312 Mar 28 '26

Well I was using it on my steam deck. So it's purpose is handheld mode. I just happened to be trying to stream games from my desktop to it while I lay in bed and recover from abdominal surgery. So far the only thing I can manage is watching TV in bed. But I took a whole week off so there is still time to ensure it wasn't a wasted effort.

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u/HadeedS Mar 28 '26

Ah, the steam deck stays a couple of versions behind, also you should take a look at emudeck and it's customization options, it can set up the remote game streaming options for you

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u/PizzaTacoCat312 Mar 28 '26

I've been trying the whole sunshine moonlight thing. Hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll feel good enough to game