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I also couldn’t get sddm to work from the KDE settings. I changed the sddm.conf file manually and I’m using the catpuccin theme. The Arch wiki helped (as usual).

The LTS kernel is still version 6.6, till 12/2026, so you’re up to date. I wouldn’t worry.

Thank you for the write up. It’s very helpful.
I’d pick another CPU (even Intel) but I understand that you’re bound to the motherboard. I’m looking for a SFF build, what’s your PC-case?

Level1techs tends to go more into the enterprise server side but Wendell always has some gadget to show off.
I’d also advise to keep an out on the maker space, like raspberryPi or other SBCs, there are inexpensive machines and plenty of guides for various applications which don’t require much Linux knowledge if you’re already doing server stuff.

I know there’s an answer but there are also inexpensive IP KVMs if you wanna go that route.

I’ve seen this recently - https://youtu.be/5ZQra087xOU?si=uJUaC1wv26z2Z7oB
Haven’t looked up a lot on this subject but have a look at https://pikvm.org/

Yeah, but the form factor of the steam deck makes it more appealing if I want to set It up in the living room

Warning

If a user executes the Reset this PC command (Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery) with the Keep my files option (or the Remove Everything option) the Windows Restricted Traffic Limited Functionality Baseline settings will need to be re-applied in order to re-restrict the device. Egress traffic may occur prior to the re-application of the Restricted Traffic Limited Functionality Baseline settings. To restrict a device effectively (first time or subsequently), it is recommended to apply the Restricted Traffic Limited Functionality Baseline settings package in offline mode. During update or upgrade of Windows, egress traffic may occur.

This guide just helped me realize why I don’t use windows. The fact that you need to remove and not add is why I like Linux.