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I'm now tracking live player counts directly from my Steam Deck without using a web browser — here's how
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds This new Decky Loader plugin for Steam Deck lets you track live player counts from SteamDB without needing to open a web browser.

Windows 10 'doomsday clock' creeps as Valve's SteamOS looms
By Ben Wilson published
Windows 10 Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.

Valve isn't trying to push users away from Windows
By Samuel Tolbert published
PC Gaming Valve isn't trying to push users away from Windows, according to SteamOS developer Pierre-Loup Griffais.

I made my Steam Deck sound like an Xbox, and now I love it even more
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds You can do a ton of customization to the Steam Deck thanks to Decky Loader, so I made mine sound like an Xbox.

Lenovo reveals a Steam Deck rival and a next-gen Legion Go prototype
By Zachary Boddy published
Handhelds Lenovo unleashed its next generation of gaming hardware at CES 2025, including the sleek Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Legion Go (Gen 2) prototype.

Updated Valve branding hints at third-party hardware with SteamOS
By Richard Devine published
👀 Recently updated branding from Valve suggests third-party hardware running SteamOS could be happening.

How to set up NVIDIA GeForce NOW on Steam Deck and SteamOS handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Game streaming NVIDIA GeForce NOW is now easier to access on Steam Deck. Here's how to install it and use it on the gaming handheld.

How to use Google Chrome on Steam Deck and SteamOS handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Google Deck Prefer to use Google Chrome as your web browser? Here's how to download and use it on Steam Deck.

AYANEO just stole the Steam Deck's thunder, will launch a handheld console with 'SteamOS' and Hall Effect sticks [Updated]
By Sean Endicott last updated
Steamy The newly announced AYANEO Next Lite will run Linux rather than Windows 11. The handheld gaming console also features Hall Effect sticks, which are more durable and do not develop stick drift.
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