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I've got an RMA on my Deck over a sticky button issue, so I ordered a 1TB external drive online to back it up before wiping and sending it off.

What's the bare minimum you would recommend I back up if I just want to preserve my desktop settings, apps, and some non-steam game content (since much of that is already tied to my account)?

  1. Is it just a matter of copying folders over in desktop mode or is there an official (or recommended) backup tool I should use?
  2. Would Syncthing, which I use to transfer files normally, be a reliable method to use my Mac as a potential backup location?

Thank you for any advice.

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[–] PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Doesn't sound like Clonezilla would be a great option then. The keyboard is necessary for that as it will be how you navigate menus and input your clone image name.

You can use the Steam Link App from your computer to help manage desktop work, assuming it works on Mac. It would allow you to have a keyboard to use on it remotely.

What I think you'll really want to do is to grab a copy of your user's home folder, which IIRC will also have all your Steam Library games. Once you get your external drive, this should be easy enough.