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I throw my handheld on the 2nd monitor, just swapping inputs between bluetooth and wireless to go back and forth when necessary.
I love how we all have access to computers and the internet, and we all have different workflows.
[Relevant XKCD] is up there as one of my favourites
I love seeing ppl's unique setups and the different directions they go based off their hobbies and needs
I'd recommend Barrier over wireless/Bluetooth switching.
https://github.com/debauchee/barrier
It's in the package manager too. You just glide your mouse across to the decks display as though it were a second screen and your keyboard and mouse work seamlessly there. Alternatively you can switch with a keyboard shortcut.
That's awesome, didn't know that existed.
I love reading how people use their Steam Deck for things other than gaming.
I recently had to travel for family obligations and had to work during the 3-week trip. Rather than carry both my work and personal laptops, I used the Steam Deck + slim Bluetooth keyboard + a travel mouse as my personal laptop. I travel with a second 4K portable monitor for work anyway, so the increase in bulk was minimal. I also always carry my Deck for flights and other travel more than 1 hour. The Deck has been such an additive bit of gear, and not just for portable gaming. I'd go so far as to say it's more than additive; it's transformative.
I just spent 6 months using it as my main work station. It was flawless. Everything i do is browser based other than learning godot so it's was an easy task but it's more than capable.
Flashing microcontrollers with the steam deck is fun and always turns heads