I am in love with the KDE System Monitor widgets. They were, of all things, what truly cemented the Linux switch for me.

I used Aquasuite on Windows to control my watercooling, and it can set up a vast amount of widgets on your background for easy monitoring of temps and other values. It will not run on Linux.

The KDE widgets give me basically the same experience, although missing a few things. It’s enough that I’m happy with it, and I can check temperature and flow rates at a glance if something starts acting fucky.

OW2 is OW1. They just added a couple maps, removed some maps, took away a tank, and filled it full of grind and micro transactions. Absolutely no reason for “2”.

I play in a party of four, most times. Two of us on KB/M, two on controller. No problems.

“Let me guess, someone stole your content?”

KDE is amazing. When I started messing with Linux, I tried Mint Cinnamon, which is nice, but just didn’t tick all of my personal boxes. Tried Arch, had no idea what I was doing. Ended up trying Nobara with GNOME. Really hated the “Apple” feel. Everything seemed out of place. Later tried Nobara KDE, and I have been there ever since.

KDE allows me desktop widgets for monitoring my watercooling hardware and internal temps. And everything feels right.

Have you ever paid attention to packet loss?

Honest question, because I’m an electrician and Ethernet is so fickle, I’ve always assumed it would play hell on the overall quality.

I do full PC teardowns for my watercooling maintenance once or twice a year.

Usually in pajama pants and socks.