You can search themes yourself in the settings. I’m sure windows 7 is an option.

It was fun for me to switch. I had the same mentality as you had, I could’ve waited until windows 10 support ended to switch to Linux, but I decided to switch a few years ago and now I have years of experience.

You’ll definitely need to get used to hunting down that one single package you need to get the programs you want working. I find it nice to dedicate an evening to getting something working, and that’s fun for me. For example, I took an evening to get thumbnails working in “file Explorer” (it requires ffmpeg btw). You can be lazy with Arch, but it will take time to get it perfect. The problem with arch is you can make it to your standards. If you have low standards, you can get away with a lot.

For getting your value out of it, I highly recommend emulation.

I think seeing how well the OLED versions of consoles sells, Nintendo will release their new switch with OLED, then make a cheaper non-oled version like the switch lite / 2ds /etc.

If I didn’t already buy the 512, the oled would be worth it imo

I’m in the same boat with my switch as well.

Good luck with the rest of your arch journey!

Now you’re making claims that valve isn’t helping you, and not showing evidence of it.

If you can’t show it, you don’t know it.

Slow motion sounds like dropped frames, are you connecting it to a 4K TV?

I’ve been using my steam deck about daily, what software channels are you referring to?

I have never used steam’s remote play so I am unable to diagnose or help with that issue.

What other issues? I’d like to see that chat as well.

Not an extra battery, just a battery pack. For when you need it, you an just plug it in and not be tethered to the wall during that time.

From what I’ve seen:

Many of the fans seem to be such different sizes, placements, etc. It seems like no one really knows how to cool the steam deck from the back at this time.

I have also never seen someone’s default steam deck getting overheating issues. But I don’t work for valve’s warranty/RMA department.

Personally, I haven’t had any issues playing GTAV on my steam deck directly in my lap. A friend of mine has the JSAUX plastic back plate, their thermal pad doesn’t fit flush, and removing the thermal pad doesn’t affect temperature more or less than the original.

I am of the opinion that no accessory is needed for 1-2 hours of play in terms of cooling, it will be fine for years to come. Battery, however, will be your main issue. I’d get an external battery, and some companies make cases that can hold the battery to the back.

Let me know if you need any help getting your steam deck set up! Or if you need any advice on some things you should do first with your SD.