Valve released a Steam Beta update to bring in some tweaks to the shopping cart, and finally allowing you to properly set certain games as private so no one can snoop on your gaming habits.
For the shopping cart there's these new features:
The private feature isn't just for when purchasing though. You can also, once updated, set individual games as private so they will disappear for everyone else. That includes hiding your ownership, in-game status, playtime, and activity in that game. At last, you can finally enjoy all your naughty games in total peace.
All you have to do is right click -> manage -> mark as private in your Steam Library. Either in the games list, or on the bigger box-art pictures in the main part of your library.
You can do the same on Steam Deck if you're in the beta. Just go into the properties -> manage -> mark as private on any game in your library anywhere:
See the news post here.
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And so, the picture becomes clear why so many people value their privacy on Linux. 
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And so, the picture becomes clear why so many people value their privacy on Linux.
Well why would you care about privacy if you haven't got kinks to hide? Why do we even have stuff like the GDPR here in the EU? The Linux pervert cabal has a lot of lobbying power here I suppose.
That makes me wonder: Am I automatically a member or the penguin cabal or do I have to apply somehow? Maybe I could find out on social media, but I was always too privacy-conscious to have an account... What a dilemma.
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I totally understand, but don't worry. The penguin cabal is very open and accepting.And so, the picture becomes clear why so many people value their privacy on Linux.
Well why would you care about privacy if you haven't got kinks to hide? Why do we even have stuff like the GDPR here in the EU? The Linux pervert cabal has a lot of lobbying power here I suppose.
That makes me wonder: Am I automatically a member or the penguin cabal or do I have to apply somehow? Maybe I could find out on social media, but I was always too privacy-conscious to have an account... What a dilemma.
You become an automatic "Basic" tier member by simply installing Linux.
But there is the "Advanced" tier which you can join. To do so, you must first install Arch Linux with i3 Window Manager. Set an anime based wallpaper and finally, post a screenshot titled "I did it!" with a terminal window open showing your neofetch.
Spoiler, click me
(Sorry arch guys, I'm just kidding!)
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But there is the "Advanced" tier which you can join. To do so, you must first install Arch Linux with i3 Window Manager. Set an anime based wallpaper and finally, post a screenshot titled "I did it!" with a terminal window open showing your neofetch.Thats also known as...... "An average Tuesday"..........
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While I dont have mind bleach...... I do have some naughty steam games that will make you go blind.......So you don't play yuri games or just don't feel the need to hide it? ;-)And I'm regretting it even more now...BlackBloodRum dared me to venture in here - he has a lot to answer for!
Anyone got any mind-bleach?
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That's no big secret to be fair!While I dont have mind bleach...... I do have some naughty steam games that will make you go blind.......So you don't play yuri games or just don't feel the need to hide it? ;-)And I'm regretting it even more now...
Anyone got any mind-bleach?
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But there is the "Advanced" tier which you can join. To do so, you must first install Arch Linux with i3 Window Manager. Set an anime based wallpaper and finally, post a screenshot titled "I did it!" with a terminal window open showing your neofetch.I've grown too lazy to do that, but I did run Gentoo with Fluxbox as my daily driver for a couple of years back when it took two days of bootstrapping, compilation and self-flagellation to get it properly running on my Athlon Thunderbird system.
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That's no big secret to be fair!Everyones gotta have a hobby........
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While I dont have mind bleach...... I do have some naughty steam games that will make you go blind.......So you don't play yuri games or just don't feel the need to hide it? ;-)And I'm regretting it even more now...
Anyone got any mind-bleach?
Any of the games my kids make on Stratch will make you go blind...
All the flashing lights!
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Unfortunately the Gentoo one's aren't in that tier, they're just regular everyday joes, no pervy stuff with them.But there is the "Advanced" tier which you can join. To do so, you must first install Arch Linux with i3 Window Manager. Set an anime based wallpaper and finally, post a screenshot titled "I did it!" with a terminal window open showing your neofetch.I've grown too lazy to do that, but I did run Gentoo with Fluxbox as my daily driver for a couple of years back when it took two days of bootstrapping, compilation and self-flagellation to get it properly running on my Athlon Thunderbird system.
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Linux_Rocks Dec 21, 2023
Meanwhile, I'm the only one of GOL's ladies who has even dared to venture near this thread, and I sincerely regret it - you all are filthy menfolk, you really are.There's something for everyone when it comes to actually good hentai games. If you need any suggestions, clearly this site can help you. LOL
This article's comment section makes me glad that I come here. That being said, I really feel that FlipWitch - Forbidden Sex Hex should be in the running for 2D platformer and/or Metroidvania of the year. It's awesome cause it's literally NSFW Shantae. I recommend that people check it out.
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I'm just betting that when Liam was preparing this article, he knew exactly where this comment section was going!
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Oh, nice! I have a lot of Windows games that need to be hidden!
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And so, the picture becomes clear why so many people value their privacy on Linux.
yea, were a right bunch of wankers.
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. . . by the way, did you know the collective noun for bankers is "wunch"? As in, a "wunch of bankers".And so, the picture becomes clear why so many people value their privacy on Linux.
yea, were a right bunch of wankers.
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Oh, nice! I have a lot of Windows games that need to be hidden!Forget porn, that's what Linux users will really be hiding.
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slaapliedje Dec 21, 2023
Ha, I think I posted this elsewhere, but I'd given a copy of Strip Poker for the Atari 8bit to a kid at school. This was after I 'fixed' the copy we'd gotten. You see, when we first got it, the files were in reverse order, so they started naked and put clothes on as you won.Worse: They've been playing them without him knowing!
As a teen, I had a slightly younger neighbour who also had an Amiga and we've been borrowing games from each other. That one time I borrowed Hollywood Poker from his collection and a few days later his dad came knocking that he wanted his game back.
This kid's mother wouldn't let him play past bra/panties, so I showed him how he could reverse the file names and he got all nervous and told me to change it back before his mom found out. Still makes me laugh.
Pixelated booty!
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slaapliedje Dec 21, 2023
Glad to hear they are finally fixing the shopping cart so it's tied to your account instead of your session.I can't tell you how many times I've added a game to the cart on my phone or laptop, then forgot about it, then went back to my desktop and wasn't aware I had left stuff in there...
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. . . by the way, did you know the collective noun for bankers is "wunch"? As in, a "wunch of bankers".And so, the picture becomes clear why so many people value their privacy on Linux.
yea, were a right bunch of wankers.
very fitting.
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Glad to hear they are finally fixing the shopping cart so it's tied to your account instead of your session.I can't tell you how many times I've added a game to the cart on my phone or laptop, then forgot about it, then went back to my desktop and wasn't aware I had left stuff in there...
I have a number of games in my wish list my family can see. This could be an awkward Christmas. Time to set up separate sessions.
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