11 hidden Steam features that PC gamers shouldn’t overlook
For PC gamers, Steam has been such a mainstay for so long now that it’s practically melded into the operating system itself. The thing is, Steam is more than just a market — it can…
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Valve’s useful Steam Families feature is now available to everyone
Back in March, Valve launched a new feature for Steam Beta users called Steam Families, a collection of features that can come in handy if you aren’t the only gamer in your family. Today, Steam…
Acer debuts new Nitro gaming laptops and a Steam Deck clone
Acer’s Nitro series of gaming laptops is one of the best sellers on the market, probably because it frequently dips below $1,000 despite all kinds of solid specs. At IFA 2024, Acer is showing off…
Windows 11 is (finally) a winner with Steam users
A lot of PC users aren’t keen to transition to Windows 11, and gamers seem to be one of the biggest groups of holdouts. But according to the latest Steam survey results, more Steam players…
Zotac’s take on the Steam Deck has an OLED screen
How many Steam Deck-style PC gaming handhelds is too many? We still don’t know because there are plenty still to come, apparently. The Zotac Zone looks mighty familiar from the outside, but it’s bringing a…
Here are all 25 official Steam Sale events over the next twelve months
These days, paying sticker price for games on Steam only makes sense in very specific cases. Most of the time, you’re better off waiting until a Steam Sale event hits—if you care about saving money,…
Forget benchmarks! Test your gaming PC with free Steam demos instead
You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of gaming a PCs will run the latest…
Why I test gaming PCs with free Steam demos – not canned benchmarks
You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on Reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of a gaming PC will run the latest…
Five best Steam Deck accessory deals on Prime Day
It’s been a long time since I got my first Game Boy and fell in love with handheld gaming. These days I’m all about the Steam Deck, and let me tell you: the Steam Deck…
Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips, which power over a dozen Copilot+ PCs from numerous laptop makers, are a hit. They deliver processor performance that rivals AMD and Intel hardware alongside superior battery life and low fan…