Valve’s Steam Machine Gives Linux Gaming a New Living-Room Push
Valve’s new Steam Machine runs SteamOS, bringing Linux-powered PC gaming back to the living room in a compact console-like form.
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Steam April 2026 Client Update Adds Remote Downloads Management
Valve’s April 2026 Steam client update adds remote downloads management, quick chat for Big Picture Mode, and Remote Play improvements.
Steam Client Now Runs Fully 64-Bit on Windows 10 and 11
The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 10 and 11, while 32-bit Windows systems will continue receiving updates until 2026.
Steam’s Nov 2025 Client Update Brings Expanded Chat Reporting, New Controller Support
Valve’s latest Steam client update adds expanded chat reporting tools, suspicious message alerts, and new controller support, including fixes for PS5, Xbox 360, and Nintendo devices.
Steam Deck Adds Display-Off Mode for Low-Power Downloads
The Linux-powered handheld gaming console, Steam Deck, now allows you to complete game downloads with the screen off, saving power while staying updated.
Linux Hits 3% Usage on Valve’s Steam Gaming Platform
Linux now powers 3% of Steam gamers, representing a 1% increase from the previous year. Arch is still the Linux gamers' choice distro.
Lenovo Legion Go S: The First Official Third-Party Handheld Powered by SteamOS
Lenovo unveils the Legion Go S, the first officially licensed SteamOS-based handheld with an 8" PureSight display, 120Hz refresh rate, powered by AMD Z2 Go.
Proton 9.0-4: New Games Supported, Bug Fixes for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs
Proton 9.0-4 update streamlines Linux gaming, brings new game compatibility, fixes crashes, and boosts performance.
Arch Linux Announces Collaboration with Valve
Valve and Arch Linux join forces, speeding up key projects with a build service and secure signing enclave.
Valve’s Steam Audio Code Is Now Open Source
Valve's Steam Audio SDK is now open-source under Apache-2.0 license, empowering developers with more control over enhanced user experiences.