Late on Friday, December 13, Valve released the first public version of SteamOS. As you would expect, SteamOS is currently very rough around the edges -- it is essentially just a version of Debian 7.1 ...

Can you install SteamOS on a laptop or desktop PC? While Valve doesn't specifically say you can, the short answer is yes, you can install SteamOS on your PC. There are caveats, though. For one, it's ...

It took them long enough. It looks like Valve is finally opening up SteamOS to more computers, and as we’re sure Steam Deck users will say, it’s about time. EOZ employee SadlyItsBradley has been ...

SteamOS officially supports Lenovo Legion Go and other AMD-powered handhelds for easier installation. Installing SteamOS is simple, taking less than five minutes to switch from Windows to SteamOS.

The Linux-based operating system that powers Valve’s Steam Deck is one of that handheld gaming PC’s key selling points. While there are a growing number of handhelds that have hardware that looks ...

Gaming PCs One YouTuber has built their own $950 Steam Machine, with a custom wood panel, because 'Valve was taking too long' VR Valve's latest Proton 11 beta has been quietly released in an even more ...

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Something to look forward to: Valve's SteamOS is expected to become available for third-party devices in the coming weeks, potentially challenging Windows in the PC gaming sector. An early benchmark ...