The first things you MUST do with your Steam Deck OLED

I've been a Steam Deck user since day 1 and in that time I've learned a lot. In this video we review 7 things you can do to get the most out of your brand new Steam Deck OLED or LCD!
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-- Chapters --
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - 1. Protect your Investment
02:09 - 2. Get Familiar w/ Performance Menu
04:16 - 3. Desktop Mode
04:44 - Install and use ProtonUp-Qt
06:04 - EmuDECK
06:40 - 4. Mod your Deck with Deckyloader
07:25 - 5. Upgrade your Storage
09:09 - 6. Level up your Charging
10:00 - 7. Discover your Backlog
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[@gardiner_bryant]

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[@PixelShade]

I just wanted to inform people of what happens if you drop your Steam Deck. Because I did this Christmas from a pretty high height (1.6m) onto a stone floor... Once I realized it, everything kind of happened in slow motion. but I was surprised of how the steam deck turned around and fell flat on its legs... kind of like a cat... It's almost like the weight distribution of the device forces it into that direction. Nothing happened to it *phew*. when I picked it up it was like nothing happened. it feelt like an absolute tank when it hit the floor xD

[@kiddalmatiangawd8389]

💀dam

[@nebulusadventures1047]

I wondered what the earthquake was caused by y/d. Now I know 😂

[@sonicandroxas]

Lol same. i dropped my sd oled last week though on carpet. The sound was still horrible

[@ElOtien]

I took the case off of my OLED SD for a quick wipe down and I dropped it onto a wooden floor. I never dropped the LCD SD so I thought it was done forever but no scratches dents or anything. I won’t be testing anymore drops… hopefully… but it faired well lol.

[@gardiner_bryant]

I'm more worried about scratches than shattering the screen. That's why I have a screen protector on mine

[@SingTingz31]

The last reason is why I want a Steam Deck. I have a PC, but lately, I rather not sit at a desk to play video games in the same place I do work in.

[@gahkak]

"Make sure you like that slam button" 😂

[@jonathanmolina1428]

Smash button *

[@madpoet]

Dude thanks for posting, knew all this - knew I was gonna know all this - watched it anyway. Good content bro!

[@grantmcleod6922]

Thanks for this video brotha. I love videos like these. Just got my deck and I'm trying to figure out all the cool things to either buy or do to my steam deck id probably overlook myself without watching one of these videos

[@Lnclt-tc3ln]

A little tip: The 40frames thing is *outdated* as this was BEFORE the 90Hz screen. You can even see it in your own video! The screen gets dumped down to 80Hz if you do 40FPS. The actual level you want is 45FPS because THIS keeps the 90Hz running instead of reducing it to a lower level.

[@David-ln8qh]

I don't think it devalues 40fps much but it does make 45-60fps a strangely more difficult decision.

[@Wesmoen]

That makes sense, 80hz does have other frame times than 90hz. Every half or third of the maximum hertz will work, but exceptions need to be adjusted by under clocking. (Example: 90hz can work with 90, 45 and 30)

[@-pressxtostart-]

I wish i knew what you are saying

[@sevenredundent7256]

I'm just excited for the LAN party possibilities, got a couple cousins some decks and games, it's so nice playing games with family and not being stuck in our rooms.

[@yoku_UwU]

You are a great cousin

[@mcfrisko834]

Hey dude, I think we may be related…lol

[@homer-wn5cu]

Remember me we go way back john.

[@SheddysGaming]

Love mine. The deck is the first product EVER that somehow delivered me a product with zero buyer's remorse and then Valve revised it and gave me even less with the second purchase 😊

[@retaxed-]

for real.

[@thebeav111]

It hasn't changed my life the way I hoped it would :-( still in too much pain to play; even bought a reclining hospital bed type deal and still no dice :-( one thing id recommend: don't skimp on mouse and keyboard if yer hooking it up to external monitor, get a cheap dock and use a real mouse and keyboard. The mini ones suck, especially if you have big hands.

[@ChityctyBangBang]

Waiting on my oled steam deck to arrive. Got this for that reason of growing amount of games I bought but don't have time to play. Can't wait to get caught up

[@CKSimRacing]

Great great video man, thanks for that! Gonna receive my deck in just a few days and im really hyped now 😊

[@CleoPhoenixRT]

Oh man, I'm so excited. I spent so much on the husband and the kids this Christmas and thought "I'm going to treat myself. Merry Christmas to me!" 😄 I'm going to start looking at screens and SD cards today. Thanks a lot for the tips!

[@AndersHass]

3:43 Now that you say NIS shouldn't be confused with DLSS it does also make sense to mention that the FSR used in the scaling filter is FSR 1 which isn't the same as FSR 2. FSR 2 is better but requires the game implements it where FSR 1 works on any game thereby it can be used in this scaling filter options, so if the game has FSR 2 (or above) implemented it might be better to use that than the scaling filter.

[@MightyMoon1]

Thank you for this! I just ordered a 1TB Steamdeck Oled and I’m so excited! I’m definitely going to have fun (but probably also some frustration) figuring stuff out.

[@MichaelEMaul]

Just ordered mine too! Have fun!

[@milogamingtech7091]

I just ordered a 1tb steam deck also.

[@MichaelEMaul]

@@milogamingtech7091 awesome! I’m wondering if I need a screen protector. I know it has the etched glass anti glare

[@MightyMoon1]

@@MichaelEMaul I was wondering that too. I’ve heard most screen protectors kind of undo the anti-glare etching on the glass but at the same time I don’t want to leave my screen unprotected.

[@kamii_999]

Just order a 512g oled model, tracking number says it should be here by Saturday 🥵 can't wait

[@BigWynter]

Great video bud! I'd already convinced myself I wanted one, but thank you for the additional confirmation bias!

[@anthonywilliams379]

I honestly use my deck in desktop mode more than gaming mode, sure it's awesome for gaming but it's also a very versatile and rugged "tablet" pc that I watch KZbin, anime, read mangas, watch movies with VLC media player from the files ripped off my DVDs, plus all the really good desktop applications that regular tablets tend not to have or when they do it's behind a paywall

[@David-ln8qh]

I was surprised how big of a deal it was moving to a 90hz screen for desktop remote play. Oled plus 90fps makes in-home streaming AAA games FAR more appealing than it was before.

[@thebeav111]

That and wifi6e; reduces latency from >30ms to

[@weizhongkwan5827]

Thank you for the video! It’s really helpful and I fully agree with you.

[@seapunk.mp3]

I just got my new OLED steam deck and this video has helped me so much! The other KZbinrs are like get emu deck, get decky loader etc but don't even tell you how lmao Anyway thanks for the video dude, truly helpful!

[@The_Zxirius]

Hi I got a bit confused, if I have the 1tb oled which screen protector should I get in order to not nullify the anti glare properties of the screen?

[@Rayve1609]

This video went straight up to my favorites. I am so excited. I was browsing all the consoles and i think Steam Deck is what i have been looking for. I dont want to get up from the couch and i dont want to rebuy all my games. Plus i get a mini PC and can do PC stuff with it. :D

[@nebulusadventures1047]

Cool this has me hyped from mine. Ordered it on the 22nd so im not expecting it to be here till 1st or 2nd week an jan. But this has been helpful. Specially the feature to find game unplayed that work on the deck is mainly why o got it

[@CaptBirdBrain]

Really? I ordered my OLED on the 26th and it is out for delivery right now. It was shipped via UPS Ground from their warehouse in IL and I live in SW FL. Are you far from one of their warehouses? I absolutely cannot wait which is why I'm spending time right now watching these videos . Good luck to you!

[@itranscendencei7964]

Random thing to note about the iVoler screen protectors in particular: The glass is nice and thick, but the alignment tool is actually a hinderance. Just toss the tool and free hand it, and it will be a lot better.

[@SaltyOldBaldurian]

Actually showing how to bring up "Performance Mode" would be a nice thing to show.

[@chevron-vw5rn]

I just ordered my steam deck OLED, I'm in Australia so it was really hard to get the original deck but found a few trust worthy resellers selling the steam deck OLED here now. Will get it in a couple days I can't wait for it. I've been using steam since 2007 and have an extensive library (also with a lot of unplayed titles unfortunatly) so will be nice to be able to just relax anywhere and play them.

[@0W3NC]

Who was your seller you trust for Aussie?

[@axnlogix]

I found that the issue with using an anti-glare protector on the etched-glass 1TB steam deck double the effect of blurriness due to now an additional layer of etchings. I had to return my 1tb in exchange for 512.

[@TheTraveler980]

I recommend 45FPS instead of 40, because 90hz refreshes twice per frame and makes it look smoother without any hiccups while still being optimal for battery life and even most games' performances.

[@Pablo-dt2bo]

Great video! I have purchased one last month, and I'm in love with the Deck! By the way, anyone else's having trouble with In home streaming with Hardware acceleration enabled? The image appears with crushed blacks or If done In desktop mode, with a red tint. Turning It off seems to solve the issues, but a the cost of much greater latency, due to the fact of not using Hevc. I have ended up using moonlight, but Its not perfect either Thanks!

[@R-Otaku747]

im so hype to get mine fam! omg im almost all saved up fr

[@Peterpeterpumpkineater1000]

The fact you used rollercoaster tycoon as an example makes me very happy. That being said iam amazed there are nearly zero videos on rct and how it works on steam deck. Mines coming in Monday and all I have to go off of right now is “playable” lol

[@MoneyGr0w]

"Make sure you like that smash button". Great video and with a comment like that, how could one not.

[@jamesfrench1059]

Hey! Any tips on coms? Like party chat while me and gf play with eachother.. I have a steam deck coming and I know it has external microphone but im a headset guy... so i need a headset that has a microphone that steam will recognize. (Ive read it wont recognize my galaxy buds microphone.

[@Altimittkun]

The last part is so true. I highly recommend it. I installed Dirt Rally 3 on my Steam Deck, and while it's basically an ancient game at this point, it looks phenomenal on the Steam Deck...cranked the graphics all the way up.

[@robertnovak4749]

cool informative video! Gonna get decky rn. also it bled my eyes seeing you didnt try Disco Elysium.

[@biglow7027]

Is the Ayaneo 2 or the Ayaneo 2S better? And which runs Palworld better? Send the link to channel pls.

[@Pretender6]

#DesktopMode, i recommend using Barrier, a fork of Synergy, KVM Software, that even operate with SteamDeck Wifi, altough cabled through the Dock is more stable, i tend to use my left monitor, that also can function within my 3 monitor displays setup

[@Tristanvr3453]

For the steam deck 1tb oled the case has a removable liner that is easer to travel with

[@aaww1010]

My steam deck oled limited came with a couple of dead pixels and I RMA it, it came back with even more dead pixels then before they took it in the second RMA and said they will fix and replace the screen

[@cameronmanicone]

i just gave my sister my original Deck what video should i send her for a full run down

[@newbeginning1510]

Proton qt is awesome thanks for the advice

[@ResidentRecon89]

I wish Valve had an option to get the 1TB version of the OLED without the Anti-Glare Screen cause the 1TB is why I want to get the top of the line OLED Deck.

[@DarkWestern]

I would also like to add that magnetic USB-C adapters are a must for dock users.

[@Hijynx87]

Won't a anti glare screen protector make the anti glarescreen darker or more muted?

[@colt-_-jonson1743]

Love the idea of kids getting a steamdeck for Christmas lucky little critters

[@myaltnameisYoYo]

Does anyone know if the packaging in the US is more discreet and doesn't scream "steal me!"??? I need to know asap

[@Felix6316]

Hey instead of log out at 5:45 why don't you just use the Return to Gaming Mode Icon in the top let instead? other than that great video.

[@bland9876]

Having to figure out how to get to the desktop every time with all those applications open can be annoying so I recommend putting it on the taskbar.

[@chriswoods7774]

Also The Steam Deck is no stranger to Mods either, especially for Tale Of Two Wastelands mod which is a Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas into one big setting, you may have to look at a tutorial or a guide to fully set that up for you for example Hi Tech Low Life youtube channel.

[@-pressxtostart-]

ARE YOU SERIOUS! I just seen i have FO3 on epic and just ordered a steam deck cant wait now!

[@MrDocSaturn]

Great vid, whats the music track at the beginning. Heard it a thousand times, but the game escapes me

[@Kennosuke88]

My gaming mode when docked is well broken right now. Something is wrong with the software update atm & docked gaming is like half fps right now in my samsung 4k tv even the menu is running half fps right now.

[@edavy123]

Great video! Don’t worry I “liked that smash button” lol cheers!

[@eyresey]

I can't find the smash button to like? Great video :)

[@dukenukem7043]

mine arrives in the mail on saturday

[@alphagodvon]

Love your videos

[@nymeth3844]

I like that smusch buton:)

[@worvernscar]

Have you any luck with installing Piper (app to customize macros for mice)? Been driving me nuts trying to follow and paste commands but it's always errors out.

[@Frank-ru5im]

10 dollars and no response 😭

[@RhonteaBennett-xo3if]

@@Frank-ru5im Yeah, that’s kinda crazy lol.

[@therealbeast660]

Emudeck is awesome!! I have been playing all my favorite ps2 and psp games and its great!

[@nils0603]

I just ordered the 1TB OLED and I’m super excited as so far I have only been playing on Xbox😅 What type of screen protection should I consider with my version then? Or is safe enough as I will be only playing at home anyway ?

[@1989Maike]

And? How is it?? 😱

[@nils0603]

@1989Maike I returned it and went with the ROG Ally instead and I’m glad I cause I love it for what I want to do

[@1989Maike]

@@nils0603 why you returned it? 😲. What’s on the ally better for you?

[@nils0603]

@@1989Maike to me I mainly want to play games like COD, Spider-Man, Titanfall 2, God of War and such and I dont play any Indy games or typical „PC“ type games So for me it was super handy that the ROG Ally comes with build in windows as well as a connection to my Xbox via Gamepass With the Steam deck I would have had to dual boot windows and I’m a noob when it comes to all of that „geek“ stuff I used to only play on Xbox before and for someone like me the ROG Ally definitely was the more straight forward choice 👌🏻

[@sevenredundent7256]

I'm guessing that you use Linux as your OS because I completely forgot that because I'm on Linux, that the Steam Deck and my desktop speak the same formats, transferring ROMs is easy, I don't know if Windows can understand ext4.

[@roflBeck]

You're right, ext4 doesn't show in Windows. I don't think any of the ext formats do.

[@rix_s4112]

Watching tips for oled deck, on an oled deck

[@cs-ge5kx]

I like the lenovo legion go am really thinking of getting it it will be my first handheld

[@blackgoku8897]

I am new to pc gaming and I currently don’t have a pc so do i need a pc to do emulation on the steam deck?

[@nemanjamilosevic5361]

Nope! The SD is a PC on its own with Linux installed. Anyway I’m not sure about the future of emulation. They shut down Yuzu and now Ryujinx will probably follow. Ordered my SD yesterday. Maybe I’m gonna dabble in emulation in the future.

[@-pressxtostart-]

Pokemon!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait to play Red, trading card game and colosseum, probably stadium 2

[@bloepje]

I dropped my deck twice on a ceramic/tile floor. It still has no screen protector, nor any other protection. What I really do want is a thing like a neck strap for public transport. If I now get out of the bus, I collect the deck box from my backpack, open it, put the deck in, close it, and put it back in the backpack. Since that costs time, I usually make sure my deck is transport ready long before the bus arrives. Then I get out, sit in the train, and then get my backpack... etc... If I just could shorten my neckstrap, flip it 90 degrees, close my jacket, walk to the train, open my jacket, and continue...

[@KillSwitch80]

Get a sling bag. You can sling it in front of you , almost works like a shelf when you’re sitting down.

[@GREMLIN-BOOMER]

Thank you good sir 👍👍👍👍

[@txxvictorious4120]

Good video overall. One thing that bothers me is you kind of (no pun intended) glossed over the part about putting an etched glass screen protector over an already etched glass. Could you comment on this? A quick reddit search reveals heaps of OLED 1TB users completely torn about putting any kind of protector and I am in the same boat.

[@AJCoRePlays]

My steam deck automatically shows bunch of diff proton versions to pick from… so why install the ProtonUpQt?

[@gardiner_bryant]

Because other community-made versions of Proton may have game-specific fixes that official builds lack.

[@SparxCarnival]

11:11"Like that Smash Button"? 🤔

[@070agga]

11:12 Wait, did you say 'like that smash button'? 😄😄

[@fernandohernandezperez3730]

Hello, i would like to request help getting mech arena yo run on steam deck. Thank you in advance. It's suposed to be on android AND pc, but it's not on steam, at least not the plarium game.

[@j800r_aswell]

Can't stand screen protectors and the way they jut out. Don't even have one on my phone. Wish I could get on with them but just ain't for me. Tbh I don't get out much and the Deck is mostly for when I'm settling down but not ready to sleep or multiplayer sessions of BG3 with the missus. Plus makes for an excellent emulation machine of course.

[@MrDusuke]

Please make a video trying bazzite in your steam deck :)

[@dnb888]

If I get Emudeck, can I download the roms on the Deck itself? Or is the only way I have to download them on pc and then use a drive to xfer them

[@andyb4071]

Steam deck is still a Linux computer at heart. Go into desktop mode, use the web browser, acquire ROMs as you would on a PC.

[@-pressxtostart-]

@@andyb4071thank you so much for confirmation

[@davidknightx]

Recommend a 65W battery bank. You can justify the cost because now you have a backup emergency power for your phone.

[@roflBeck]

Yup. Nothing wrong with some extra watts if you're using power delivery.

[@Darkwolfspirit45856]

Hey! I wanted to say, upgrading the internal SSD isn't that hard really. I don't have much experience, but I researched it, read a few guides, watched a few clips, took it slow and was able to do it without dying 😊 it was relatively easy

[@cleveland2020]

Subscribed!

[@MKIVD]

What's the case against going for 45hz instead of the golden 40?

[@gardiner_bryant]

45Hz + 45Hz = 90Hz == better feeling and less lag

[@neda_88]

Liked smash button👊🏼

[@hellboy19991]

FYI for the charger. I speak from experience when I say that you shouldn't use anything except for an OEM charger. I received mine as a present from a country with another country's power plug. Because of that I made plenty of research on the charger. Firstly, the steam deck is very particular about the exact charger you use, even if it's a charger that supports 45 or even more watts, it may not pull its full 45 watts and thus may loose charge while actively in use. Secondly, neither the steam deck, nor its charger abide by USB standards. That's why I would never use them independently from each other. There have been cases of overheating from what I read. Thirdly, you can ask Steam support for another OEM charger and they will send you one free of charge. They are real bros about it. Don't be like me and wait 9 months to ask. It was kinda miserable having the deck charge all night and still be only at half charge. If you are wondering, yes I did try a bunch of different chargers but eventually had to throw in the towel.

[@roflBeck]

Really? My Steam Deck doesn't seem to be picky with chargers. I usually use the official one, but I've occasionally used a Switch charger on it, or my Inland 60w charger. Now I'm just using the absence of evidence, so there could be issues I'm just not experiencing. But hey, I have had this thing for a few years now.

[@hellboy19991]

@@roflBeck The issue with deck not charging with most other chargers is my personal experience, while the thing about the steam deck not abiding by USB standards is info provided by a third party. Personal experience can vary I guess, maybe you just happen to have a bunch of 3x 15W usb chargers, which if memory serves me right is what the SD is expecting, or maybe there are different charging solutions between models and/or countries.

[@quinndonnelly]

"Like that smash button" lol will do sent from new steam deck

[@rogueone207]

U said u recommend using mouse and keyboard for desktop mode but it's still functional without and maybe im missing something but i can't type anything without a keyboard 💀

[@AldridgeJoseph]

Try pressing X to bring up the keyboard if your in the search bar

[@Tass...]

Some added advice for using a 3rd party charger... If you are going to be using your deck whilst having it plugged in to the charger do NOT use a 45watt charger. By playing and charging with 45watts the deck will get hot and you will be having the fan on max most of the time as the battery will be getting hot adding extra heat. Instead use a 30watt charger. I use a 30watt Google pixel charger. This means it will only trickle charge to the battery whilst you play and keeps temps about the same as if you are just playing off of the battery avoiding thermal throtlling and your fan running full blast. Of course, if you are just charging when not playing 45watts is fine. But if you are at home playing and plugged in then a 30watt charger is by far the best option.

[@shto4782]

Nah, i have anker 65w charger and there is no extra heat like at all

[@Tass...]

@@shto4782 That's not actually possible. The Steam deck uses up to 27watts. So A 30 watt charger is only providing a few Watts of extra power above what it needs. Meaning negligable additional heat. Your 65 watt charger will be using up to the maximum the steam deck can pull which is 45watts. You know what more watts mean? More heat. I know just from using the included steam 45watt charger my deck gets hotter than my 30watt charger. It's just basic science. More power = more heat. Try a smaller charger you will see it's less heat. You saying it's the same is probably comparing your 65watt charger with the stock steam 45watt charger. Those would he the same because both would pull the decks max 45watts.

[@shto4782]

@@Tass... maybe the lcd deck, i have oled there is no difference whatsoever

[@Tass...]

@@shto4782 I have the OLED version also. Have you actually tried a 30watt charger on it?

[@shto4782]

@@Tass... what's the point? It's same temperature like i said. I don't feel like its getting more noisy or hot at the back. With 15w tdp i get around 70c at max load, with charger it's maybe a bit more i will test it one more time

[@pinkbowfroggy]

my partner just got me one this week because i’ve had a really bad couple months 😭 i love him

[@W4ldgeist]

You missed installing Cryo Utilities. They are really, really worthwhile for many games.

[@thegrumpygamer3081]

I was just about to say that.

[@Tonno7]

that and expanding the VRAM to 4GB in the BIOS. Cryo doesn't do it for you.

[@admiralcasperr]

9:40 Whaddya mean you can't swap it out? Grab your Soldering Iron and let's go!

[@SrisonPong]

which song are you using in the intro?

[@gardiner_bryant]

Blue Resort - Bomberman 64

[@SrisonPong]

@@gardiner_bryant Thank you Sir!

[@digitalermitanyo8937]

@11:12 wait??? what did you say? "Like that smash button" or you meant "smash that like button"? Anyways, I did liked the video 🤣

[@scran7346]

Which version of proton should i install? There are so many on the list!

[@gardiner_bryant]

You only need to install other versions of proton if you're having trouble with a specific game. Check protondb.com, search for your game, and see if there's a recommendation for which version to use.

[@justjack8989]

I have been using my 65w laptop charger

[@epicepi9]

We all bought a game that we never played. We just want it be there 😅

[@gFamWeb]

"make sure you like that smash button"

[@rossedwardmiller]

Bomberman 64 music!?

[@RobertMcClure]

I don't have to own a PC first to own a steam deck do I? My family loves just owning chromebooks but I'd love to have a stream deck.

[@gardiner_bryant]

Nope. You don't need to own a PC to own get a Steam Deck. (But you *can* install Steam on many Chromebooks, now)

[@SabaDOP]

for Emudeck, does it come with all the games? or one has to get the iso themselves ?

[@Qwerty1987Ytrewq]

You have to create, buy or find the Roms for yourself.

[@djnn22]

Love how you call-out Bungie studio! I am boycotting this studio until they change their stance on Linux (anyways their games are bad! 😄) Also boycotting EA until they remove the mandatory disgusting-bugged-spyware launcher when the game was purchased through Steam... Maybe I won't change a thing by myself, but at least I will stop getting frustrated when I am trying to play a game and EA launcher screws everything and forces me to reinstall the whole game! I don't have much time to play, so when I do, I just want to take my Deck, and play! Happy New Year to you and Emily!

[@shyguy4617]

Probably won't happen with Bungie cuz battle eye doesn't want to work on a Linux anti cheat iirc

[@Largecow_Moobeast]

Turn it on and play games?

[@shto4782]

I feel holidays coming

[@the-mo1dq]

Do you still need a computer to use the steam deck?

[@gardiner_bryant]

No. The Steam Deck IS a computer

[@the-mo1dq]

Ok thank you

[@SparxCarnival]

we're getting more details about a Steam Deck 2 in 2025. I wonder if I should it's worth getting a Steam Desk in 2024 if an updated sequel is coming next year.

[@iHazMuffinz]

#1 should be check for dead pixels.

[@gardiner_bryant]

I have three steam decks and none of them have had any screen issues. Let alone dead pixels.

[@iHazMuffinz]

@@gardiner_bryant Consider yourself lucky, there are people that did rma and got another one with dead pixels in return.

[@David-ln8qh]

@@iHazMuffinz Probably more "not unlucky" than lucky.

[@zimzam9166]

Dislike that smash button? Done and done.