From 15dacc32ce10f650f5d3415bec0102c85f65f3c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jessica Phoenix Canady Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2024 16:30:05 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add some blogposts. --- content/blog/_index.md | 5 +++ content/blog/odyssey-gen2-kvm.md | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++ content/blog/steam-deck-touchscreen-fix.md | 24 +++++++++++ 3 files changed, 75 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/blog/_index.md create mode 100644 content/blog/odyssey-gen2-kvm.md create mode 100644 content/blog/steam-deck-touchscreen-fix.md diff --git a/content/blog/_index.md b/content/blog/_index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5b58639 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/_index.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ ++++ +title = "Posts" +sort_by = "date" +transparent = true ++++ diff --git a/content/blog/odyssey-gen2-kvm.md b/content/blog/odyssey-gen2-kvm.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..985b2a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/odyssey-gen2-kvm.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ ++++ +title = "HOWTO: Use the KVM in the Odyssey Ark Gen2" +draft = false +date = 2024-01-02 + +[taxonomies] +tags = ["howto", "hardware"] ++++ + +I splurged on the absolutely monstrous Samsung Odyssey Ark 55" (Gen 2) monitor. + +[image maybe?] + +If you want a gigantic beast of a monitor and you don't mind it also being a Smart TV kinda thing with its own Home screen and wifi connection, this is a fantastic device! + + + +One of my use cases for a primary display is plugging it into my desktop and also my laptop. The built-in KVM on the monitor is *superbly* under-documented. Here's how to set it up quickly: + +## Connect your computers + +The control box that the display connects to has four inputs: three HDMI and a DisplayPort. Pick the ones you like, and plug them in. Note which numbered port you connect which machine to. + +You also need a USB connection to each, so connect a USB B or C cable from one of the labeled ports on the control box. There's three B and a C. Same as before, note which port you plugged which computer into. + +## Connect your peripherals + +On the right side (from the front) of the control box, there's a couple of USB A ports. Each provides a different amount of power. + +There's only two, which will work for a mouse and a keyboard. I highly recommend plugging a USB hub of some kind into the control box, and then plugging your stuff into there. + +## Configure the Odyssey Ark + +In the Settings menu of the Odyssey Ark, navigate to Connection -> External Device Manager -> USB Input Port Setup. + +This menu maps USB input Ports on the control box to display inputs. For each USB input you've plugged into on the back of the control box, map it to one (or more) displays. + +--- + +That's it! Now, when you switch the monitor to a given input, it'll map the peripherals on the side ports to whichever USB Host port you've mapped them to. + +## What about the multi-monitor thing? + +Hell if I know, it requires some Windows-only software and so I haven't even attempted to give it a try yet. + +Hope this helps someone! diff --git a/content/blog/steam-deck-touchscreen-fix.md b/content/blog/steam-deck-touchscreen-fix.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bf7ffd0 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/steam-deck-touchscreen-fix.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ ++++ +title = "HOWTO: Fix Steam Deck Unresponsive Touchscreen" +date = 2024-01-07 + +[taxonomies] +tags = ["howto", "hardware", "games", "shits on fire yo"] ++++ + +If you've picked up your Steam Deck recently and the touchscreen just randomly stopped working, there is a *super* quick fix! Instead of factory resetting and wondering if you accidentally dropped the damn thing, do this: + +1. Turn your Steam Deck off. Actually off from the Steam menu, not just suspended by tapping the power button. +1. Unplug the Deck if it's plugged in. +1. Hold the volume up button while you tap the power button. Keep holding the volume up button until you hear the chime. +1. Use the D-Pad to select "Setup Utility" and press A. +1. Navigate to the Power menu. +1. Choose Battery storage mode, and confirm. + +Your Deck will power off and the power LED will blink three times to confirm battery storage mode. + +Plug back into the power supply, and turn it back on normally. This will automatically disable battery storage mode. + +After this, my touchscreen worked perfectly again. + +Hope this helps someone!