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How to install, update and see what graphics driver you have on Linux and SteamOS

By Liam Dawe,
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Here's an overview and guide to what options you have for graphics drivers on Linux, since it can at times be a little on the confusing side. This should get you going.
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How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop sudo password

By Liam Dawe,
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If you're going to be messing around with SteamOS on Steam Deck or other devices, there are times it will need a sudo password in Desktop Mode. Here's how to set it, change it and reset it if you forgot it.
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How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins

By Liam Dawe,
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Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.
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How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
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You've heard a lot about Proton and all the different versions, but how do you actually change the version of Proton used for games? Here's all you need to know.
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How to install GE-Proton on Steam Deck, SteamOS, Linux

By Liam Dawe,
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GE-Proton (formerly Proton-GE) is a compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux platforms like SteamOS / Steam Deck that can at times give you better game compatibility than Valve's official Proton. Here's how to install it.
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An idiots guide to setting up Minecraft on Steam Deck / SteamOS with controller support

By Liam Dawe,
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Minecraft (Java Edition) has supported Linux platforms for a long time, so getting it running on Steam Deck / SteamOS is easy. Here's your foolproof guide to getting it set up correctly and with controller support too.
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How to install extra software, apps and games on SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
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The Steam Deck with SteamOS (and other devices that will ship with SteamOS) use a locked-down filesystem, so installing extra software is a little different. Here's what you need to know in a simple to understand guide.
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How to check game compatibility for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
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Want to know how you can check to see if a game is compatible with Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck? Here's all you need to know in one handy guide.
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Why are there so many different Proton versions? Proton 8, Proton 9, Experimental, GE-Proton

By Liam Dawe,
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Are you confused on why there's many different versions of Valve's Proton? The compatibility layer that runs Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's a little guide on what it all means.
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How to update DXVK and VKD3D-Proton in Proton and GE-Proton

By Liam Dawe,
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If you're curious how to update the version of DXVK or VKD3D-Proton used by either Valve's official Proton or community versions like GE-Proton, here's what you can do.
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