Let me just start by saying, I’m no Linux wizard. Grew up fiddling with IBM PC-DOS—I mean, back when dinosaurs roamed, right? Then, boom, Windows 3.11, and every Windows after that. Skipped ME though. Like a bad haircut, some things you just avoid. I’ve been cozy on a Mac since 2009, too, starting with Mac OS X Leopard.
So, Linux. Never really cared to dabble—had enough on my plate with Mac and Windows, thank you very much. But then, Lenovo tossed me a Legion Go S handheld gaming PC to play with. Felt like, why not? Let’s see if this Linux thing can keep up with my chaos while I craft a review for the Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop. Talk about multitasking, right?
Picture me, the absolute Linux noob, practically tripping over everything in sight. Anyway… wait, where was I? Yes, Linux.
Alright, so booting into KDE Plasma on the Legion Go S is like flipping a coin between SteamOS and the rest of the universe. Hold the power button—yep, takes a few seconds—and boom, there’s your Stargate. Or maybe just a menu, but it feels dramatic. Jump into KDE Plasma, and hey, it’s strangely familiar. Like, why do I think I’ve been here before? Windows vibes, maybe.
This thing’s a gaming beast, sure, but I had it doing more—web browsing, document fudging, photo tweaking. Only has two USB-C ports, which is a bit like trying to juggle fire with one hand sometimes. Tangent, I know—but life’s messy.
First snag? My ancient Logitech keyboard and mouse setup. USB-A, meet USB-C world. If life gives you impossible ports, well… adapters, man. They’re a lifesaver. Found one buried under dust on my shelf—huzzah! Hooked up my gear, and KDE was like, “Hello, let’s dance.”
And, ugh, let’s not talk about installing Edge. I know, I know, Chrome’s the cool kid, but I’m set in my ways, alright? Downloads at the speed of snails, despite my T-Mobile Home Internet screaming fast otherwise. What the heck?
Finally got everything going and realized… my eyes! Can’t keep squinting at this 8-inch display. Found my trusty Espresso Displays 15 Pro, a slick little screen bought for my Mac. But the thing kept blinking on and off—like Morse code for “I’m not getting enough power!” Dug out more cables than a spaghetti bowl to juice it up, but finally, 4K glory.
Alright, full steam ahead. Hit up Microsoft Word online, started pounding the keys for my ROG Strix G16 review. Felt almost like home, sans the coffee rings on my desk.
But then—the horror—the touchpad freaked out, froze the system, dumped me back in SteamOS. Twice. Like, “Oh, no you don’t.” Grabbed my mouse again, squeezed through the tiny screen cracks, shimmied files around like a secret agent. Kind of fun, in a tearing-your-hair-out way.
Got adventurous, plugged in my FLIR C2 camera. Had to juggle cables like a circus act. Grabbed photos, did some magic with GIMP (because who needs pricey software, right?). Still miss playing with Pixelmator Pro like a favorite toy, but open-source? Yeah, alright, you do the trick.
Looking back, what a wild ride. Unexpected touchpad rebellion aside, I made peace with KDE Plasma—devices played nice, online world buzzed along. Mission accomplished-ish.
Using the Legion Go S just to navigate KDE feels like eating soup with a fork, honestly. But slap some USB-C tools on it? Almost feels like Jedi-level hacker chic. Portable productivity? Sort of. Want a USB-C dock, maybe grab one for $20? Keep headaches at bay.
So, not built for world domination, but surprise—it pulls off the basics pretty well. Just gotta roll with the punches and keep your sanity intact. Fun, right?
