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So, here’s the thing. I’ve never been the type to tinker with Linux. My love story began with IBM PC-DOS during my pre-teen years. Ah, those were some days! Then I jumped onto the Windows train from 3.11 onwards, skidding past Windows ME like it never existed. And well, since 2009, I’ve been a Mac user—Mac OS X Leopard was my gateway.
But there’s never been a sparkle in my eye for Linux. Mac and Windows pretty much covered my life’s chaos—happily, I must add. Now, here I am, staring at this Legion Go S handheld gaming PC from Lenovo. Someone thought it a good idea to lend me this gaming beast, so naturally, I figured, “Hey, why not give Linux a whirl?”
Now, let’s clear something up. I’m no Linux guru. I’m just a guy randomly clicking around, trying to find my footing.
### A Bizarre Dance with KDE Plasma
Let’s get one thing straight: the Legion Go S is a gaming machine. It boots straight into SteamOS—surprise! But hold on, you can access KDE Plasma if you feel the urge. Just hold the power button for a few seconds, and poof—there it is, like some kind of tech magic.
I wanted to tackle web browsing, word processing, maybe tweak a few photos, all while juggling external USB drives. The Legion Go S, with its two USB-C ports, was already testing my patience (more on that later). KDE Plasma was my arena, and I was armed—figuratively—with a mouse and keyboard. And they’re both from a $20 Logitech setup snagged from Target, mind you. Nothing fancy, as they say.
But oh, here comes hiccup numero uno! My dear wireless setup needed a USB-A home, and the Legion Go S had only its sleek USB-C slots. Thank heavens for adapters.
Navigating KDE Plasma brought on a bizarre deja vu. It felt a bit like Windows—dock here, quick settings there. Familiar chaos, in a comforting way.
### App Adventures and Slow Downloads
I clicked my way through some app installs—starting with Microsoft Edge. Now, I know what you’re thinking, Google Chrome’s the way to go, right? But, I have a soft spot for Edge (I know, scandalous!). My logins and extensions live there. Oddly, what should have been a quick download dragged on for what felt like a lifetime with a download speed that might make dial-up blush.
Anyway, eventually, it worked out. I logged into all things Microsoft and got my bookmarks lined up. But using the internal screen? Nope, not for my aging eyes.
In stepped the Espresso Displays 15 Pro—saved by the screen! Except, no kickstand on the Legion Go S meant it could topple over with the slightest breeze. But with the monitor connected (and power managed), I basked in glorious 4K.
### Juggling Hardware Like a Circus Act
Time for some heat measurements with the FLIR C2 camera. But oh no—you guessed it—I was out of ports. Unplug, replug. Should’ve seen me, juggling gadgets like some kind of tech circus act. Decided to ditch my monitor temporarily just to offload a couple of files. Remembered to breathe as I navigated this orchestra of cables and adapters.
And just when I thought I had it down, KDE decided to reboot. But hey, second time’s the charm, right? Back I went, persistent or stubborn—take your pick.
### Wrapping It Up
At the day’s end, no one was more surprised than me. The Legion Go S, while never designed as a workhorse, stood up to my type-heavy demands. Well, minus the touchpad tantrums—I’m still scratching my head there.
Some folks might balk at using this rig as a serious productivity machine, but with a bit of patience and a bucketful of adapters, missions can be accomplished. It’s chaotic, unpredictable, and a tad mind-boggling—just how I like it.
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