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[–] eksb@programming.dev 37 points 4 days ago (3 children)

I use it as a general purpose computer. I set up an encrypted home partition by more or less following this guide: https://github.com/hirak99/steam_deck_encryption. I have a bag that nicely fits the deck, charging cable, dock, and a 60% keyboard for travel.

[–] Mr_Blott@feddit.uk 16 points 4 days ago

60% keyboard

Im j st im g n ng yo r typ ng loo s lik th s

[–] MentallyExhausted@reddthat.com 19 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Same, I use it as my travel laptop. I like this keyboard + stand.

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I just picked up a 144hz USB-C 16" monitor with a magnetic cover like a tablet. Paired it with a mini tripod and designed/printed a magnetic bracket so the monitor just snaps on. Slides right into my tiny 13L pack (barely).

[–] redd@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Happily, but... Of what exactly? Not sure if you just want to see layout, or the details of the 3d model, etc.

[–] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

See response to the other commenter in this chain. Posted a picture, and a Dropbox picture link to "everything".

[–] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Damn, that's pretty sweet. Nice job on the setup.

[–] redd@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

The setup would be very interesting. I guess its a mobile workstation for you?

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] redd@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks. But you don't use a Steam Deck!?

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Thats my main working setup, but I use it with the Deck, too. The Deck slides into the bag alongside that 😉

Works great as a desktop when I'm setting up to work and/or play.

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 1 points 2 days ago

And yes, it's a mobile workstation for me. I typically use code-server, so I'll have VSCode open in the top, and everything else on the bottom. Works well since it's width-saving in a coffee shop. I tried one of those "triple monitor" setups that connect to the laptop screen, and the angle was awful, no idea how people use those. Love me some triple-curved at home, though ;)