I’m not really a Linux expert, and I’ll admit it upfront. My early days were all about IBM PC-DOS and Windows. Let’s just say, I’ve been around the PC block a time or two. Even tried Mac since ’09. But Linux? That’s a whole new world.
Anyway, I’ve got this Lenovo gaming thingamabob on loan—fancy stuff—and decided to dabble with Linux. Why not, right? Felt like seeing if it could handle my day-to-day, like writing a review on some Asus gaming laptop.
So here I am, diving in, and boy, it’s been a ride.
### Getting Into KDE Plasma
First off, this Lenovo gizmo—Let’s call it Legion Go S—starts in some gaming mode called SteamOS. Cool, but I needed to switch to KDE Plasma for some non-gaming antics. How did I switch over? A magic button hold—I mean, four seconds. Boom, KDE it is.
The thing only has two USB-C ports (I know, right?), so I had to get creative. I wanted to surf the net, type, y’know, basic detective work if you will. Felt a bit like a clumsy magician juggling adapters. Does anyone else hoard those USB-A to USB-C adapters, or is that just me?
### Antics with Apps
I’m an Edge fanatic—don’t judge—and installing it on Linux was… well, let’s just say otherworldly. Something like eight minutes? Felt like a lifetime. My T-Mobile internet is usually faster than a cheetah on Red Bull, so you can imagine my shock.
Fast forward, I got all my saved stuff synced up, and things started looking homey. Plugged in my portable monitor because, let’s face it, my eyeballs aren’t what they used to be. I kind of fumbled around until I got the monitor juice flowing—felt like connecting life support, seriously.
### The Tech Tangle
Oh, and I tried using this USB-C monitor. It was a delicate dance of cables and ports. Did I mention the touchpad decided to plot against me? Yeah, froze my entire setup twice. Managed to fix it somehow, but not without a few choice words.
So there I was, hopping between screens, juggling files, using GIMP for some photo antics. Sure, I love Pixelmator Pro, but hey, Linux calls for GIMP. It’s quirky, like me.
### Conclusion, or Something Like That
Long story short, this was a rollercoaster of tech misadventures, and I kinda liked it? Would I do it again? Maybe if someone bribed me with a kitten or something. But I learned that my trusty gaming handheld was more capable than I ever imagined. It’s not just for games after all.
In the end, I think Linux and I might just get along… if it promises fewer surprises next time.
