11 hidden Steam features that PC gamers shouldn’t overlook
For PC gamers, Steam has been such a mainstay for so long now that it’s practically melded into the operating system itself. The thing is, Steam is more than just a market […]
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ARM version of Steam Deck’s Proton layer spotted
The Steam Deck might be the most popular Linux PC ever, though you’d be forgiven if you haven’t realized that its SteamOS software is technically Linux. The Proton compatibility layer is the […]
You can run macOS on a Steam Deck, but please don’t
A “Hackintosh” is a standard PC that’s modified to run Apple’s proprietary macOS (or OS X) operating system. It was a popular pastime back when Apple was using Intel chips in its […]
Steam now explicitly states you don’t own the digital games you’re buying
Have you ever bought an app or game from a digital storefront, only for it to suddenly disappear and become inaccessible without warning? It’s both confusing and frustrating, which is why some […]
Windows is getting better keyboard input for Steam Deck-style gamepads
Gaming handhelds are the hottest form factor on the block right now. It seems like every manufacturer is eager to get a Windows-powered alternative to the Steam Deck in their catalog… whether […]
How to Watch OnePlus 7T Launch Live Steam
OnePlus will today unveil its OnePlus 7T, with a special event live-streamed from 3.30pm BST (10.30am EDT/8pm IST). This live stream is solely for the OnePlus 7T. If you are also interested in […]
A modder built her own ‘Steam Deck’ with Framework parts, and so can you
Valve’s Steam Deck has been a phenomenon for PC gamers, but there’s just one problem: You can’t pick the parts and assemble it yourself. That’s half the fun of PC gaming! (The […]
Steam will show when games use kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages
Kernel-level anti-cheat software is a contentious issue among gamers. It’s a solution for rampant cheating in online games, but some players see the powerful software as a huge overstep on the PCs […]
Valve is releasing a limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED next week
Valve’s Steam Deck is still regarded as one of the best gaming handhelds on the market, proven by how well it continues to sell. So it’s no surprise that Valve, in a […]
Stop waiting for an Xbox handheld and just buy a Steam Deck
As a tech writer, I’ve seen a lot of theoretical gadgets come and go — or perhaps more accurately, never actually exist and then… continue to not exist. While it’s true that […]