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Jan 14th Steam Beta fixes Linux issues, a Steam Deck WiFi crash, View In Library added to Downloads page
Valve released a nice fresh Steam Beta (January 14th) for Steam Deck and Desktop PCs squashing some bugs and adding in some new options.
Category: Apps
Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app chiaki-ng v1.9.4 has lots of improvements
Own a PlayStation and someone is hogging the TV? Stream it to another device like a Steam Deck or Desktop PC with the cross-platform open source chiaki-ng project.
Steam / Steam Deck Beta update brings improvements for Startup Animations, Steam Input and more
Valve updated the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a new Beta release, so here's what you need to know.
Discord Canary on Linux breaks Wayland screen-sharing support for now
Recently I shared the news that Discord Canary had fixed full Wayland screen-sharing on Linux with working audio, but it has been removed again.
Nexus Mods new cross-platform app v0.7.1 released finally supporting upgrades - better modding for Linux / Steam Deck
This is a big one! The new and still in development cross-platform Nexus Mods app that has Linux support just released version 0.7.1 and you no longer have to remove everything to update.
Steam Beta for Dec 11 brings new game update options plus a new downloader style
The latest Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck has been released, and Valve have given us new options for managing game updates and there's a new downloader style.
OBS Studio 31 released with first-party YouTube Chat features, new NVIDIA filters and Linux improvements
OBS Studio has a brand new stable release available! The awesome free and open source video capture tool OBS Studio 31.0.0 is out now.
Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets improvements for Steam Deck
chiaki-ng, the free and open source PlayStation Remote Play app has a new release out with several enhancements, and it should now work better on Steam Deck in Gaming Mode.
Looks like Discord finally fixed Linux screen and audio sharing with Wayland
A while ago in November, it seems I missed a post from a user in the GamingOnLinux Discord server, noting that the Discord developers finally hooked up screen and audio sharing for Linux with Wayland.
Lutris game manager v0.5.18 released with improved GOG and itch.io support, various other features
Lutris, the popular free and open source game manager for Linux, has a fresh update out now fixing up some issues and adding in a good bunch of new features.
The new Nexus Mods open source cross-platform app adds Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord support
Nexus Mods keep expanding their very promising cross-platform open source app for modding, that will eventually replace their older apps and the new 0.7.0 release just went out.
Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' adds NVIDIA support
No longer just for the AMD camp, Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' has a fresh release out that brings in NVIDIA support.
Stable Steam Client update has fixes for Linux, VR, Steam Deck and more
After another short Beta round, Valve released a fresh Steam Client update to the stable channel for Desktop and Steam Deck.
RazerGenie for configuring Razer devices on Linux v1.2 brings new features
One problem Linux continues to have is no official app support from hardware vendors, so it's good to see the community continue building for us. If you have a Razer device, check out the new release of RazerGenie.
Cross-platform Nexus Mods app expands Baldur's Gate 3 support plus further UI improvements
I can't tell you how excited I am for the future of modding, with Nexus building their cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app. Another new build is out now with v0.6.3.
chiaki-ng Remote Play client for PlayStation adds touch emulation, console wake-up and more
The free and open source chiaki-ng project has a new release out for those of you wanting to Remote Play your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 to other devices like a Linux desktop, Steam Deck, Android, Windows and more.
Steam Game Recording has officially launched
No longer should you need external software just to record a fun clip of gameplay on Steam desktop and Steam Deck, with Steam Game Recording now officially live for everyone.
Steam Beta adds plenty of Game Recording improvements plus a Steam Play update
Valve rolled out another two Steam Client Beta updates recently, as they continue pushing the Game Recording system towards a stable release. The fixes are the same for Steam Deck and Desktop since it's a Steam Client update.
Steam Beta removes option to globally disable Steam Play plus Game Recording improvements
Another fresh Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck fixing up some bugs, plus some improvements for Game Recording.
Rockstar Games Launcher (GTA V, Red Dead Redemption) gets updated for Steam Deck
Rockstar Games released an update to the Rockstar Games Launcher which actually includes an improvement for Steam Deck players.
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