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I tried replacing Steam with Google Play Games on my PC — it's not even close

It's more for casual players

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I tried Windows 11's Full Screen Experience and won't go back to Steam Big Picture

Go full-on Xbox Mode

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I haven't touched my PS5 Pro since I discovered this Steam feature

Valve’s TV-friendly mode has completely changed the way I play PC games.

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Path tracing looks incredible, but it can kill PC performance, and I can't stop using it anyway

Is the most advanced form of PC rendering tech worth it? Let’s find out…

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This cheap Steam app is the best $5 I’ve ever spent

Transform your desktop with this amazing software’s library of animated backgrounds.

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This $7 app on Steam doubled my FPS in games both old and new, and I can never look back

Frame Generation doesn't need to be locked behind a new GPU

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This trick sped up my Steam downloads on an NVMe or SSD

Struggling with slow downloads? Try this trick on for size.

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Linux comes for Windows at 40 — and gaming can't save it

Windows is 40 and its midlife milestone comes with a Linux-shaped crisis.

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Valve Steam Frame: 5 criticisms that reveal its appeal

The sub-$1,000 VR gaming headset could very well be a hit, but it makes some tradeoffs that, while keeping costs down, also open it up to criticism.

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Your Steam account is probably worth way less than you think

It's a good reason to skip that next big Steam sale.

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How I Recovered My Hacked Steam Account: 5 Steps

Recovering a hacked Steam account is possible—it just takes a few steps.

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Secure Your Steam Account Against Hackers With These 6 Tips

Your precious Steam library is at stake.

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I'm Resetting My Steam Password and Enabling Steam Guard—and You Should, Too

Millions of Steam accounts just dropped on the wrong leaderboard.

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This Attack Proves That Not Even Steam Is Safe From Malware

Be careful what you download.

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6 Ways to Stop Steam Web Helper From Using All Your RAM

Solve memory issues with Steam by managing the RAM.

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I Was Phished on Steam: How to Prevent It, and How to Respond

I was gaming with a friend right before his account was phished, and "he" asked me to vote for a CS:GO team. Unfortunately, I took the bait.

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Playing Epic Store Games on Your Steam Deck May Get a Lot Easier

Playing other launcher's games on a Steam Deck may become trivial... if Valve allows it.

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Steam Isn't Only For Games: 7 Types of Content You Can Find on the Platform

While Steam is known for its games, the platform has other types of software and hardware available too.

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4 Ways to Stream Video Games From a PC to Your TV

There are several ways to stream video games from your PC to your TV. Here's everything you need to know to get started!

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It Just Got Easier to Share Steam Games With Family Members

Steam Families lets you share games with other family members, as well as set parental controls for your kids.

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