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Steam Deck

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Original meme is for Switch.

Have been playing Cyberpunk so far and luckily this doesn't happen often

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[–] pimento64@sopuli.xyz 201 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] twelvefloatinghands@lemmy.world 49 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] 768@sh.itjust.works 27 points 1 year ago (5 children)

At a school I was we used to have a mean IT teacher and one of his favorite sayings allegedly was: "Often, the error is in front of the display."

[–] Zamundaaa@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Professionals call it a "layer 8 problem"

[–] bufordt@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or sometimes an ID10T error.

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I could be wrong, but I think that one originated in the military.

[–] XTornado@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago

I usually say that the problem is between the keyboard and the chair.

[–] WhiteHotaru@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

The error is located 20 cm in front of the keyboard.

[–] shadowSprite@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

In my computer science class this week I was having an issue with a line of code throwing an error I'd never seen before, so I took my laptop up to my instructor for help. After looking at my code for a minute she very solemnly said "oh, I know what's wrong. It's your fault." After we finished laughing I said "I know it's my fault, but please tell me why so I can fix it"

[–] sverit@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

Skill issue

[–] fri@compuverse.uk 105 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I tell people I bought the 512 GB version for storage, while I really bought it to avoid looking at my reflection.

[–] mihnt@kbin.social 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fucking same. I can't stand glossy screens. Matte is the way to go.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

A matte screen protector works fine for me.

[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have the 512 version and my screen is glossy...?

Oh, that might me by screen protector. I might need to replace that.

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[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 51 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Deck can save you from many things...but it can't save you from yourself...

[–] Privatepower42@fosstodon.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

It's a joke about the glossy screen. When a game is loading and mostly black, depending on the lighting, you can see your face reflected.

[–] JayDee@lemmy.ml 31 points 1 year ago

Just slap a matte screen protector on and you're good to go!

[–] euphoric_cat@lemmy.blahaj.zone 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I made a template for the deck a while back

6@lemmy.blahaj.zone-2163297

[–] baltakatei@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How many arms does a catboy need? Honestly.

4, also its a girl

[–] Creat@discuss.tchncs.de 25 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Just pop a non-glare screen protector on it, and it's fine. It's like a 5-10 $ problem.

People buying a twice as expensive model for a slightly different screen surface are just insane if you ask me. You can also install a proper 512gig SSD for like 60€ or so to get even on storage, also takes 5 minutes.

[–] JayDee@lemmy.ml 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Well I for one am happy to fork over money to our steam overlords. I am Valve's little money pig, and I will deliver.

[–] potpotato@artemis.camp 16 points 1 year ago

M.2 2230 SSD, for anyone wondering. Just check reliability and speed of any given make/model.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Screen protector doesn't fix ur ugly face

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

I'll just hope my laser eye surgery goes horribly wrong then.

[–] NewNewAccount@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

People buying a twice as expensive model for a slightly different screen surface

Hey what’s double $399? Asking for a friend.

[–] Sotuanduso@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Seven ninety eight.

[–] Creat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When I bought mine on sale it was 375€ or so. I think the 512 version with the different screen surface was 650. Is that double? No, but close enough for a side note in a casual comment. Say hi to your friend for me though, he seems nice.

[–] NewNewAccount@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

He’s insufferable. Trust me.

I ended up buying the 512 near launch. I typically don’t like screen protectors and when I bought it wasn’t quite as common to do the SSD swap. I don’t regret the decision but do recognize that I’m at a point in my life where spending a bit of extra money is worth it to avoid having to tinker.

[–] OldQWERTYbastard@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

At one point the Steam Deck design and engineering team strongly opposed installing a third party SSD for various reasons ranging from power draw to EMI. Is this still the case?

I've been a tinkerer since I was a child and have no problem tearing into electronics for the hell of it, but I also have the wisdom to listen to people who know more than I do. I'd rather not damage my expensive toy.

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[–] OldQWERTYbastard@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

It's a good selling point for the 512GB model. I don't have to see how fugly I am during my loading screens.

[–] WeebLife@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey everyone, here's a reminder to do chin tucks to help strengthen your neck to minimize the effects of looking down while playing. Happy gaming!

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] WeebLife@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

While looking forward, head in neutral position, you pull your chin straight back and down slightly. It's good for strengthening the deep neck flexors and extensors. Help with forward head posture. You can look up videos if you want more visual on how it's done.

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why does it hurt my Adam's apple so much though?

[–] WeebLife@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It shouldn't. I'd watch some videos to make sure you're doing them right. If it still hurts, reduce how far your moving.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 11 points 1 year ago

Ah, the joys of seeing Link enter a dark cave, and all you're left with is a fat man on the toilet.

[–] RandomStickman@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

gotta love the black mirror

[–] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

This is why I had to stop using face recognition to unlock my phone.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just never turn the screen off, play continuously.

[–] criticon@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] skankhunt42@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago

No load, only play.

[–] FrankFrankson@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago
[–] HubertManne@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

compared to my laptop and high end fire tablet it barely reflects.

[–] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

Grab yourself a etched tempered glass screen protector. They'll cost you about $15 for a two pack.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 3 points 1 year ago

The fix is to just stop being ugly.

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