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#31

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: The Linux Topic

Last post by CreepinDeth - August 19, 2025, 11:59:37 PM

Installing stuff... especially Mac and Linux, I'm using the command line and other utilities a lot.  I'm just used to it from an enterprise perspective.  I got away from that a bit with the MacBook Pro... but with Linux, it's just too easy and convenient.  The same goes for Windows... once you powershell and cli... you continue to do a lot that way (not necessarily install software though).

I think once I get my own personal Home Lab/Home Server going, I'll be using the CLI mostly. I think I'm going to use Ubuntu Server for it. Going to have to read up on it and get some practice in.

#32

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: Steam Deck - What are your...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 19, 2025, 07:36:14 PM

I'm going to resurrect this thread. 

I found Defense Grid 2 to be a pretty good game on the Deck.  It is compatible and works well.   

@CreepinDeth - I need to check out OlliOlli.   I noticed Vampire Survivors has a bundle with Contra Operation Galuga:
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/40869/Castlevania_x_Vampire_Survivors_x_Contra_Bundle/

^ I'm watching for a sale

#33

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: 2024 MacBook Pro - Using i...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 19, 2025, 07:32:22 PM

I'm not really in the apple ecosystem, so a lot of those features don't really do much for me. I'm also thinking about getting one of the latest Mac Minis instead of a Macbook Pro. The only thing I don't like is that you aren't really supposed to upgrade the internal components so you have to jump through some hoops to update some of them.

@BLUEVOODU Do you prefer doing your work on a MB Pro vs. the other machines you've used?

This is a loaded question.  Since this has been my daily driver over the last 6 months now, I am somewhat preferring it.  Like @retro junkie mentioned, being able to seamlessly manage messages and files super easily (and not in the Google space) between Mac, iPhone and iPad... it's awesome.  You can pick up and run on any device.

My preference for studying right now is on the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil.  For example, if I'm going over studies, I can write notes in notes, or super easily write on a pdf (notes, solve problems, highlight...etc). 

There are really frickin cool integrations with QuickTime on the MacBook Pro, connecting and sharing the iPad, and then presenting on your MacBook and utilizing your iPad for Sharing additional notes and drawn architecture (for example) that gets shared in your screen share.  I'll try to do a write-up on this at some point.  I was doing a presentation with a contact from AWS and saw them doing this.  I stole it from them LOL.  Very clever, my contact is.

If Mac got the gaming side down... I probably would be partial to Mac.  That's not happening any time soon... so, I might have to vote Windows.  I'm torn. The other thing is, if you're used to Linux and Windows Copy / Paste, there is a bit of adjusting to a MacBook lol.

If you want amazing sound on a laptop, the MacBook Pro blows anything and everything laptop away that I've ever heard.  It's shockingly good - and this is from someone that loves audio.

#34

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: The Linux Topic

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 19, 2025, 07:23:52 PM

That's cool @CreepinDeth KDE is alright.   I mean, it's cool for gaming and all.  It's not my favorite but I like it and understand why others like it.

Installing stuff... especially Mac and Linux, I'm using the command line and other utilities a lot.  I'm just used to it from an enterprise perspective.   I got away from that a bit with the MacBook Pro... but with Linux, it's just too easy and convenient.  The same goes for Windows... once you powershell and cli... you continue to do a lot that way (not necessarily install software though).

Interesting KDE is making their own distro....  I will have to keep an eye on that.

#35

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: The Linux Topic

Last post by CreepinDeth - August 18, 2025, 11:44:49 PM

I don't really use the CLI unless I absolutely have to. I have no qualms with CLI. I just prefer installing stuff from the app store (preferably FlatPacks.) I think if Linux is going to be a true alternative to Windows, then it needs to be able to handle apps and general functionality with the desktop environment. That's just my personal opinion.

As for GNOME, I don't like that the app launcher has this icon on the top left of the screen to bring up the apps. It's clear that they want you to use the Super Key on your keyboard. I also don't like that it's not a traditional desktop. Feels more like a plain Window Manager instead. It's too simple of a desktop for me I guess. It also seems like they're trying to have a MacOS aesthetic. Which is cool I guess but since the functionality differs quite a bit, feels off.

I also already like KDE. It's the default DE for Steam Deck and I liked it out of the box. KDE seems to be making their own distro which I'm kind of interested in. I'll give Fedora with KDE a proper try and I'll let you know what I think.

#36

Arcade / Re: Do you still Arcade?

Last post by retro junkie - August 18, 2025, 11:30:30 PM

@BLUEVOODU tempest 2000 is best played on the Atari Jaguar. Love playing it on that console. It never felt quite right on any of the other consoles that it was ported to. Don't know if it was ever an arcade game.

#37

Arcade / Re: Who Still Owns an Arcade C...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 18, 2025, 02:34:56 PM

I wish. My one slotter got gone years ago. I miss it but it didn't get used much what seems like a week after I got it. I likely only miss it because it and all the MVS carts I had are worth 10x what I paid for it / sold it for.

LOL... so you only like it now for the potential value it could've been now?

I just haven't played mine for years.  I am potentially looking to sell it. However, that's also hard due to nostalgic value.  Would I miss it?  Maybe... it just takes up room right now.

At this one laser tag place, they have a cool Minecraft Dungeons Arcade machine.  It's pretty cool... obviously if you like Minecraft Dungeons.  That's the Diablo 2 style Minecraft game.  They did a good job with it.

#38

Arcade / Re: Do you still Arcade?

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 18, 2025, 02:29:42 PM

I love barcades. Always a great time! Indy has a couple of good ones and there are a few here in DFW as well as the Cidercade in Houston which is the best (they specialize in cider beers).

Nice!  Fort Wayne has Crazy Pins and a few, Ultrazone, Putt Putt (not sure how good it is anymore) and a few others. There's definitely room for a barcade.

There are no arcades where I live. If there was I would visit them occasionally, especially if they had some old friends, like centipede, tempest, etc. And those old shoot'em ups.......Defender................yeah.......nice.................

What about Tempest 2000??

We've got a barcade and pinball museum in Asheville that's fairly decent but I usually steer clear of downtown so I'm not there much.

When I go visit my brother in Myrtle Beach I usually take the kids to a few of the arcades scattered out there. The four player beat-em-ups, the racing ones, and the light gun games were always favorites.

I can only imagine why you don't want to go down town, @targetrasp lol.  Whatever could it be?
Just think, we could've be beachin it up right now.  Arcadin on the beach?

#39

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: The Linux Topic

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 18, 2025, 02:08:47 PM

@CreepinDeth - if you try KDE, let me know your thoughts.   I was fine with Gnome and what not.  KDE is fine, just not a favorite.  It looks alright though.  Mate is an older desktop that has a decent amount of capability.  Many others like Gnome and KDE better though.

For Gnome, what got in the way?  There really are nuances that take a bit to get used to with all of them.   

Did you use the CLI at all?

Also - Woot woot for the Necrobump   

#40

News / Leaks / Rumors / Re: Nintendo Price Increase fo...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 18, 2025, 01:59:58 PM

I've seen several others, but they seem to get a large amount of backlash if they do state it. 

In this case, I'm not sure... other than, it's extremely odd for a company to increase the cost of the outgoing product.   Again, it could be something I've not seen before AND happened... I just don't remember it happening.   If this is the case, it very well could be due to Tariffs and that's it. 

I will have to look at it, but it seems that Xbox might have blamed price increases on tariffs... but I believe that's for games.