{"id":606928,"date":"2023-02-11T07:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T13:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/11\/master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks\/"},"modified":"2023-02-11T07:49:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T13:49:00","slug":"master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/11\/master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Master your Steam Deck with these 22 tips and tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 0 0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"none\" style=\"visibility: hidden; position: absolute; left: -9999px; overflow: hidden;\"><defs><filter id=\"wp-duotone-dark-grayscale\"><feColorMatrix color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\" type=\"matrix\" values=\" .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 \" \/><feComponentTransfer color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\"><feFuncR type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncG type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncB type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncA type=\"table\" tableValues=\"1 1\" \/><\/feComponentTransfer><feComposite in2=\"SourceGraphic\" operator=\"in\" \/><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 0 0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"none\" style=\"visibility: hidden; 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position: absolute; left: -9999px; overflow: hidden;\"><defs><filter id=\"wp-duotone-blue-orange\"><feColorMatrix color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\" type=\"matrix\" values=\" .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 \" \/><feComponentTransfer color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\"><feFuncR type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0.098039215686275 1\" \/><feFuncG type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.66274509803922\" \/><feFuncB type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0.84705882352941 0.41960784313725\" \/><feFuncA type=\"table\" tableValues=\"1 1\" \/><\/feComponentTransfer><feComposite in2=\"SourceGraphic\" operator=\"in\" \/><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<div id=\"page\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/#primary\">Skip to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<main id=\"primary\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-1501480\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/PPH22_054_SteamDeck_25.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Valve Steam Deck\" data-hero  ><\/p>\n<p><span>Image: Willis Lai\/IDG<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<body><\/p>\n<p>While  is a capable enough gaming system out of the box, some of its best features are easy to miss.<\/p>\n<p>If you know where to look, you can customize the Steam Deck to your liking, minimize annoyances, and even expand your game catalog well beyond the built-in Steam storefront.<\/p>\n<p>Here, then, is a lengthy list of tips and tricks for the Steam Deck, loosely arranged from simple to more advanced:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"know-your-quick-commands\">Know your quick commands<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shortcuts.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Steam Deck shortcuts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Long-press the Steam button, and you\u2019ll see a list of quick commands you can invoke from anywhere. A full list appears in the above screenshot, but here are a few that you should try committing to memory:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adjust brightness:<\/strong> Steam + Left Stick Up\/Down<\/li>\n<li><strong>Force game shutdown:<\/strong> Steam + Long-press B<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take a screenshot:<\/strong> Steam + R1<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-screen keyboard:<\/strong> Steam + X.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temporary cursor:<\/strong> Steam + Right Stick or Trackpad. Use R2 to click.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"get-game-suggestions\">Get game suggestions<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/librarysuggest.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Play next from your library menu on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Not sure what to play on your Steam Deck? A couple suggestions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the home screen, scroll down, then over to the \u201cRecommended\u201d tab. Steam will helpfully suggest untouched games from your backlog.<\/li>\n<li>Hit the Steam button and select \u201cLibrary.\u201d The first tab (\u201cGreat on Deck\u201d) suggests games that are fully-optimized for the portable.<\/li>\n<li>Try playing some of the smaller-scale, indie games you\u2019ve been neglecting. Chances are they\u2019ll be easier to pick up and put down than, say, <em>Elden Ring<\/em>, and they may burn through less battery life as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"check-your-battery-life\">Check your battery life<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batterystatus.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Performance overlay on Steam Deck with estimated battery life\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tap the battery icon at the top of the screen to quickly bring up the Performance tab. You\u2019ll see a measure of projected battery life at the top.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"suspend-and-resume\">Suspend and resume<\/h2>\n<p>With the Steam Deck, there\u2019s no need to quit your game between play sessions. Just press the power button, and the Deck will enter sleep mode. Press it again to quickly pick up where you left off, even a day or two later.<\/p>\n<p>(It\u2019s still a good idea to save your game between sessions if possible, and of course putting the Steam Deck to sleep during multiplayer will probably get you booted.)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dont-miss-night-mode\">Don\u2019t miss Night mode<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nightmode.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Night Mode settings on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re gaming on the Steam Deck before bed, consider turning on Night mode to cut down on blue light from the screen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In Quick Settings:<\/strong> Head to the \u2699 settings section and toggle Night mode under the \u201cOther\u201d heading.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Settings:<\/strong> Look under the Display tab to schedule Night mode and adjust the tint level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"minimize-distractions\">Minimize distractions<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/notifications.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Notification settings on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Getting notified about friend activity during a game is annoying enough on the desktop, but it\u2019s even worse on the Steam Deck, where screen real estate is limited. Turn off these alerts under <strong>Settings > Notifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"browse-in-game-guides\">Browse in-game guides<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gameguides.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"In-game guides on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Need help with the game you\u2019re playing? Instead of reaching for your phone, hit the Steam button, then select \u201cGuides\u201d to bring up Steam\u2019s player-contributed tutorials. Use the arrow buttons at the top to scroll through each page. (Hey Valve, a search function would be nice.)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tweak-your-performance-profiles\">Tweak your performance profiles<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fsrsharpness.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"FSR scaling settings on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Steam Deck\u2019s Performance menu has lots of tweakable knobs to fine-tune performance, visual fidelity, and battery life, separate from in-game settings. Access this menu by hitting the <strong>\u2026<\/strong> button, then selecting the <strong>????<\/strong>battery icon.<\/p>\n<p>A few options to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable \u201cUse per-game profile\u201d before making any changes here. That way you can adjust settings on a game-by-game basis instead of across the board.<\/li>\n<li>To maximize the Steam Deck\u2019s battery life without major visual compromises, drop the Refresh Rate slider down to 40 Hz, which will also cap the framerate at 40 frames per second.<\/li>\n<li>If you prefer smoother framerates over higher resolution, set the Scaling Filter to \u201cFSR\u201d and set FSR Sharpness to 4 or 5. Then, use in-game settings to choose a resolution lower than 1280\u00d7800, such as 1152\u00d7720 or 960\u00d7600. The FSR upscaling will restore some of the sharpness without affecting framerates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"choose-a-default-storage-location\">Choose a default storage location<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/storageselect.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Storage options on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re expanding Steam Deck storage with a MicroSD card, set your default storage location under. <strong>Settings > Storage<\/strong>. Highlight either the internal drive or the MicroSD card, then press <strong>X<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also easily move games between storage devices from this same menu. Just highlight the game, then press <strong>Y<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"learn-to-touchpad-type\">Learn to touchpad type<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/touchpadtyping.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Touchpad typing on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While using the Steam Deck\u2019s on-screen keyboard, put your thumbs on each trackpad and slide them around. You\u2019ll see a circular cursor for each thumb over the left- and right-hand sides of the keyboard, and you can either click the trackpads or use the triggers to type. There\u2019s a learning curve, but eventually it feels more convenient and accurate than using the touchscreen.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"change-your-keyboard\">Change your keyboard<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coolkeyboard.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Alternate keyboard on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Head to <strong>Settings > Keyboard<\/strong> to choose between alternate styles for the on-screen keyboard. You can also visit the Points Shop to acquire additional styles at 5,000 points apiece.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"check-steam-deck-compatibility\">Check Steam Deck compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>While Steam has an official \u201c\u201d program that checks for game compatibility, don\u2019t neglect  either. This community-built site can provide additional insights for games that don\u2019t have an official stamp of approval, along with tweaks that might get them into a playable state.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-the-button-remapper\">Use the button remapper<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/steamdeckradialcontrol.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Steam Deck radial control menu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you have a lot of old PC games that weren\u2019t made with controllers in mind, the Steam Deck\u2019s button remapper is a killer feature. To use it, press the Steam button while playing a game, select \u201cController Settings,\u201d then hit the \u201cA\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p>The possibilities are too extensive to cover in a short blurb\u2014seriously, you can even create your own radial weapon wheels\u2014so we\u2019ve created <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1364387\/the-steam-decks-button-mapper-is-the-best-feature-youre-not-using.html\">a separate guide using the remapper to its full potential<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stream-from-your-pc\">Stream from your PC<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/remotestream.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Remote streaming on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t scoff at the Steam Deck\u2019s Remote Play feature, which lets you stream games from your desktop computer. It can come in handy for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve got limited time or scarce storage space to download more games.<\/li>\n<li>You want to conserve battery life while maximizing visual fidelity.<\/li>\n<li>You want to play a game that doesn\u2019t natively support the Steam Deck yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To stream from your PC, hit down arrow next to the \u201cInstall\u201d or \u201cPlay\u201d button for any game, then select your computer from the list. Hit the \u201cStream\u201d button to launch a remote play session.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"add-a-lock-screen\">Add a lock screen<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/lockscreen.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Steam Deck lock screen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To enable a PIN on the Steam Deck, head to <strong>Settings > Security<\/strong>. You can add lock screen when waking up the console, or just when switching to desktop mode. The latter\u2019s especially important if you\u2019re logged into email or other sensitive accounts while using the Steam Deck desktop.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"enter-desktop-mode\">Enter Desktop mode<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/desktopmode.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Steam Deck desktop mode\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Steam Deck\u2019s true potential comes from entering Desktop mode, which provides a full Linux-based environment for installing more software\u2014even from competing digital storefronts.<\/p>\n<p>To enter the Steam Deck\u2019s Desktop mode, hit the Steam button, scroll down to Power, and select \u201dSwitch to Desktop.\u201d Then, navigate with these controls:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Right trackpad<\/strong> for cursor control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>R2 and L2<\/strong> for left and right click, respectively, or click the right trackpad for a left click.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steam + X<\/strong> for the on-screen keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that if you shut down the Steam desktop app, the touchpad click and on-screen keyboard will stop working.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install-more-software\">Install more software<\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to install non-Steam software on your Steam Deck is through the Desktop mode\u2019s Discover store. Click the icon that looks like a shopping bag, and you\u2019ll see a wide range of programs to install, from Spotify and Discord to DOSBox and GZDoom.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, you\u2019ll find these programs in the application launcher by clicking the Steam Deck logo at the bottom-left.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"add-non-steam-apps-to-gaming-mode\">Add non-Steam apps to Gaming mode<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/addnonsteam.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Adding a non-Steam game in Steam Deck desktop mode\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be in Desktop mode to launch desktop apps. Instead, you can add them to Game mode for easy access.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, launch the Steam app <strong>while in Desktop mode<\/strong>. Then, hit the \u201cGames\u201d tab in the top menu and select <strong>Add a non-Steam Game to My Library<\/strong>. If the app or game doesn\u2019t appear in the list that pops up, use the \u201cBrowse\u2026\u201d button to find it, then hit \u201cAdd Selected Programs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When you return to Game mode, you\u2019ll find these games in the \u201cNon-Steam\u201d section of your library.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"install-alternative-game-sources\">Install alternative game sources<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/heroiclauncher.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Heroic Games Launcher on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>After getting comfortable with Desktop mode, the next step is to bring in games from storefronts other than Steam. Some options to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> provides access to your Epic Games Store and GOG libraries and is available through the Discover store. A separate utility called  can automatically add these games to your Steam library, complete with artwork.<\/li>\n<li> provides access to the above stores and more, and is also available through the Discover store.<\/li>\n<li> makes it easy to play classic game emulators through the Steam Deck\u2019s Game mode, assuming you have the necessary game files.<\/li>\n<li>Check out  for the best way to play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/406186\/how-itchio-became-an-indie-pc-game-havenand-steams-antithesis.html\">Itch.io<\/a> games on the Steam Deck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"transfer-files-with-ease\">Transfer files with ease<\/h2>\n<p>Need to move some files to your Steam Deck from another computer? Instead of swapping thumb drives back and forth, check out . Install this free app on both your computer and the Steam Deck (in desktop mode), and you can transfer files over your Wi-Fi network just by dragging and dropping.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"consider-a-usb-hub\">Consider a USB hub<\/h2>\n<p>For serious Steam Deck desktop users, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hiearcool-MacBook-Multiport-Compatible-Nintendo\/dp\/B07WPTG7NX\/?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1501480\/master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">cheap USB hub with HDMI output<\/a> can be an invaluable addition. Plug it into the Deck\u2019s USB-C port, and you can add an external mouse and keyboard while outputting video to a monitor or TV. (A proper Steam Deck dock may also be worth considering,  or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JSAUX-Compatible-Ethernet-Charging-Deck-HB0602\/dp\/B0B28PCDM2\/?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1501480\/master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">otherwise<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/deckloader3.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Decky Loader plugins on Steam Deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jared Newman \/ Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To take Steam Deck customization to the next level, , which extends the Deck with a wide range of user-made plugins. Want to swap out the Deck\u2019s menu sounds or add control your music through the sidebar menu? Decky Loader makes it easy to do so. It\u2019s also the best way to add cover art for non-Steam games, using the SteamGridDB plugin.<\/p>\n<p>To install Decky Loader,  from Desktop mode and click the Download button at the top, then run the installer from your Downloads folder. After installation, return to Game mode, and you\u2019ll see a new ???? plug icon in the <strong>\u2026<\/strong> sidebar menu. Hit the store icon at the top of the menu to browse for plugins from there.<\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/div>\n<div data-ga=\"article-footer-author\">\n<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/author\/jnewman\" rel=\"author\"><br \/>\n\t\tAuthor: Jared Newman<\/a> \t\t<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/author_photo_Jared-Newman_1646880234-5.png?w=150&#038;h=150&#038;crop=1\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Jared Newman has been helping folks make sense of technology for over a decade, writing for PCWorld, TechHive, and elsewhere. He also publishes two newsletters, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advisorator.com\/free\">Advisorator<\/a> for straightforward tech advice and <a href=\"https:\/\/jarednewman.com\/cordcutterweekly\/\">Cord Cutter Weekly<\/a> for saving money on TV service.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/onejarednewman\" title=\"Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M459.37 151.716c.325 4.548.325 9.097.325 13.645 0 138.72-105.583 298.558-298.558 298.558-59.452 0-114.68-17.219-161.137-47.106 8.447.974 16.568 1.299 25.34 1.299 49.055 0 94.213-16.568 130.274-44.832-46.132-.975-84.792-31.188-98.112-72.772 6.498.974 12.995 1.624 19.818 1.624 9.421 0 18.843-1.3 27.614-3.573-48.081-9.747-84.143-51.98-84.143-102.985v-1.299c13.969 7.797 30.214 12.67 47.431 13.319-28.264-18.843-46.781-51.005-46.781-87.391 0-19.492 5.197-37.36 14.294-52.954 51.655 63.675 129.3 105.258 216.365 109.807-1.624-7.797-2.599-15.918-2.599-24.04 0-57.828 46.782-104.934 104.934-104.934 30.213 0 57.502 12.67 76.67 33.137 23.715-4.548 46.456-13.32 66.599-25.34-7.798 24.366-24.366 44.833-46.132 57.827 21.117-2.273 41.584-8.122 60.426-16.243-14.292 20.791-32.161 39.308-52.628 54.253z\" \/><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OneJaredNewman\" title=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.78 90.69 226.38 209.25 245V327.69h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.31 482.38 504 379.78 504 256z\" \/><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/main><\/p>\n<p><main id=\"primary\"><\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1501480\/master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Clora Damron<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip to content Image: Willis Lai\/IDG While Valve\u2019s awesome $399 Steam Deck is a capable enough gaming system out of the box, some of its best features are easy to miss. 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