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If I were a student, I'd be going back to school with my Steam Deck as my main PC — here's how to kit it out for work and play
By Richard Devine published
Deck life If you own a Steam Deck, and you're evaluating your back to school tech acquisitions, you might not have thought that your handheld can be your main PC for the new term. Here's how.

Hey students, you should consider a gaming handheld like Legion Go or ROG Ally instead of a laptop — yes, really
By Rebecca Spear published
Student handheld If you need a computer for school, you might want to consider a Windows 11 gaming handheld rather than a laptop. Here's why.

PSA — Dragon Age: Inquisition plays extremely well on gaming handhelds, and it's the perfect way to get ready for The Veilguard
By Rebecca Spear published
Great RPG With Dragon Age: The Veilguard releasing this year, revisiting the previous game, Inquisition is a great way to get ready. It plays well on gaming handhelds too.

Windows 11 runs better than ever on a Steam Deck OLED, but it still doesn't matter
By Ben Wilson published
WinDeck update Valve has released new Windows 11 drivers for its Steam Deck OLED variant to improve OS performance if you're one of the few running a WinDeck.

The ROG Ally X is almost perfect, but there's one big thing the Steam Deck does so much better
By Richard Devine published
King Deck The ROG Ally X is an incredible gaming handheld, but there's one area that lets it down, and it's not ASUS' fault. It's Microsoft's.

JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station review: I found the best gaming handheld docking station for ROG Ally X and Legion Go. Here's what makes it so special.
By Rebecca Spear published
Review JSAUX's latest gaming handheld docking station is specifically designed to fit the new ROG Ally X, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and the original Ally. Our review.

The ROG Ally X has a killer feature I hadn't even thought about before, and it's changed how I use my handheld
By Richard Devine published
Lightbulb moment Handhelds like the ROG Ally X are naturally focused on playing games on the go, but thanks to remote play they're also great to play console games in the home.

Don't destroy your Steam Deck like we did — use the new official repair and upgrade toolkit from iFixit
By Sean Endicott published
Easy upgrade You can now purchase a Steam Deck Toolkit from iFixit that includes everything you need to open up your handheld gaming console for repairs or upgrades.

This fan-made Quake level is bigger than the original FPS' chapters, with brutal difficulty that makes Dark Souls look like Peppa Pig
By Ben Wilson published
Quake lives The Immortal Lock is a gigantic custom level filled with cosmic horrors and punishing difficulty as the puzzles and combat are ramped up to eleven.
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