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linuxiac.com > protonup-qt-2-16-linux-gaming-utility-adds-new-compatibility-tool

ProtonUp-Qt 2.16 Linux Gaming Utility Adds New Compatibility Tool

4+ hour, 48+ min ago   (213+ words) ProtonUp-Qt, the open-source graphical utility that makes it easier to install and update custom compatibility tools for running Windows games on Linux, has been updated to version 2.16. One of the main changes is the addition of proton-wineland to the list…...


mixed-news.com

Steam's beta client just turned HDR off when you stream to an OLED Steam Deck

9+ hour, 38+ min ago   (571+ words) Valve's beta Steam client now switches HDR off when it streams a game to an OLED Steam Deck. The change is a single line in a client note Valve titles October 9th, published at 00:42:30 UTC on October 10: "Disabled HDR when streaming…...


neoteo.com > en > steam-previewbeta-defaults-to-proton-for-non-steam-windows-games

Steam Preview/Beta defaults to Proton for non-Steam Windows games

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (238+ words) You still have to register each program in Steam; the client change automates Proton selection, not game compatibility. Steam’s Preview/Beta client selects Proton by default for Windows binaries registered as non-Steam games. You still need to add each program…...


korben.info > en > ventoy-steam-deck-rescue-drive-joins-your-isos.html

Ventoy - The Steam Deck rescue drive joins your ISOs

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (363+ words) And as of today, it's done: Ventoy just got support, still experimental admittedly, for the SteamOS recovery images, meaning the ones Valve offers on its Steam support site to reinstall the console. The problem with SteamOS came from the image…...


gamingonlinux.com > 2026 > 10 > steamos-0-4-for-steam-frame-is-out-now-with-better-power-efficiency-and-battery-lifetime

SteamOS 0.4 for Steam Frame is out now with better power efficiency and battery lifetime

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (275+ words) GamingOnLinux Valve just released a major stable update for all Steam Frame owners, bringing some great sounding improvements. This should hopefully solve lots of the complaints about it from early reviews and from early adopters who managed to get lucky…...


gamingonlinux.com > 2026 > 10 > windows-apps-and-games-added-to-steam-on-steamos-linux-now-use-proton-by-default > comment_id=300982

Windows apps and games added to Steam on SteamOS / Linux now use Proton by default

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (207+ words) Valve updated the Steam Client Beta with a useful change to external Windows apps / games getting added to Steam on SteamOS / Linux. | Comments Page: 2 Valve updated the Steam Client Beta with a useful change to external Windows apps / games getting…...


techpowerup.com > 353523 > steam-beta-update-automatically-sets-non-steam-windows-apps-to-launch-under-proton

Steam Beta Update Automatically Sets Non-Steam Windows Apps To Launch Under Proton

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (232+ words) TechPowerUp Steam Beta Update Automatically Sets Non-Steam Windows Apps To Launch Under Proton - The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: - Fixed a case where library playtime could temporarily show an incorrect value. - Fix a bug on…...


techpowerup.com > 353523 > steam-beta-update-automatically-sets-non-steam-windows-binaries-to-launch-under-proton

Steam Beta Update Automatically Sets Non-Steam Windows Binaries To Launch Under Proton

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (232+ words) TechPowerUp Steam Beta Update Automatically Sets Non-Steam Windows Binaries To Launch Under Proton - The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: - Fixed a case where library playtime could temporarily show an incorrect value. - Fix a bug on…...


dev.to > ipfoxy > steam-account-creation-failed-latest-guide-top-5-fixes-2026-bb2

Steam Account Creation Failed? Latest Guide & Top 5 Fixes (2026)

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (936+ words) Steam currently allows direct account creation via the registration page or through the Steam client. If errors persist during web registration, Steam officially recommends trying to create an account through the Steam client. Open the official Steam website, go to…...


linuxhint.com > how-to-install-steam-on-ubuntu-24-04

How to Install Steam on Ubuntu 24.04

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (408+ words) No matter the Ubuntu version that you use, there are three easy ways of installing Steam. For our guide, we are working on Ubuntu 24.04, and we’ve detailed the steps to follow for each method. Take a look! Method 1: Install Steam…...