Sure, here’s a reimagined version:
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Okay, so here’s the thing — I’m not some Linux guru or anything. I’m more of a Windows guy, to be honest. Grew up on IBM PC-DOS (don’t laugh!) and then rode the Windows wave all the way to the present, except for that weird Windows ME moment. Oh, and Macs? Yeah, been dabbling there since 2009. Leopard days.
But Linux? Nah, not my cup of tea, usually. Anyway, Lenovo handed me this Legion Go S handheld gaming PC, which sounded fun. So, I thought, “Why not throw Linux into the mix and see what happens?” Plus, I gotta write up my thoughts on the Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop soon. Why not experiment a little first?
Right, so imagine me, the ultimate Linux amateur, diving into this whole new world, trying to piece things together. Fun times, right?
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### Venturing into KDE Plasma Land on the Legion Go S
First off, Legion Go S defaults to SteamOS — because gaming. But if you wanna get all productive (or pretend to), KDE Plasma’s there, waiting. To switch, hold the power button for a few seconds. A menu appears — magic! Select “desktop mode” and boom, you’re in KDE land.
I was tinkering for web surfing, typing words, tweaking photos, ya know, the usual. Only two USB-C ports, though. Annoying, but manageable. I remember pushing the power button down, waiting like I was starting some secret mission.
So here I am, cruising on KDE without a real mouse or keyboard. It’s do-able but kind of a pain. Got this budget Logitech keyboard and mouse setup from Target for $20 that I use (no frills, just works). Speed bump — it’s USB-A. And this handheld’s all USB-C. Classic. Luckily, I’ve got adapters coming out of my ears.
Surprisingly, everything connected and the mouse worked like a charm. KDE feels like an old Windows buddy, you know? The setup’s surprisingly familiar. It felt… safe.
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### App Adventures and My Browser of Choice
Get online? ✔️. Next, browser time. I went with Microsoft Edge. Don’t roll your eyes! It’s my comfort browser. All my stuff’s there, synced and sorted. The download was agonizingly slow, like watching paint dry slow. My internet’s fast, so what gives? Finally, got it working. Logged in, did the whole authentication song and dance.
Was using the device’s dinky screen, but as someone whose eyesight gets worse every year, I switched to a bigger monitor. Used the Espresso Displays 15 Pro — sleek name, right? Only thing is, the Legion Go S doesn’t have enough oomph to power it solo. Added a power adapter, and voila, got the big screen KDE working in 4K. Looked stunning.
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### Hiccups and Workarounds
Running my review setup pretty smoothly. But oh, plug in the FLIR C2 camera (for heat levels on laptops) and it’s juggling time with those two USB-C ports. Tried using the touchpad… immediately regretted it. Almost crashed everything. Twice. Had to do a keyboard maneuver on the tiny screen. That was… interesting.
Logged into Google Photos for pics — a breeze. And GIMP’s there for all my image editing needs. I’m a Pixelmator fan, but hey, GIMP is free.
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### Wrapping Up This Wild Ride
Honestly, didn’t see where this was going when I started. It was more of a curiosity thing. Just wanted to see if the Legion Go S could handle my tasks. Turns out, except for touchpad dramas, it wasn’t half bad. KDE was intuitive enough, things connected, and I was a happy camper.
Note to self: handheld mode is a big nope. Definitely invest in a USB-C dock if this becomes a regular thing. Just keeps the headaches at bay.
In the end, this little device? Surprising potential. Not built for crunching numbers or hardcore productivity, but doable for lighter stuff. Just keep those expectations grounded, my friend.
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