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Title: Steam High res scaling
Linuxwarper 19 Apr 2018
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I searched the web and even used this page to try make Steam to scale to my high resolution but only thing I managed was temporarily making it work by running steam with the GDK_scale=1 in terminal. I even signed up for participating in beta updates for client.
How do I make it permanent?

Added a 2X-scaling mode with high-res text and graphics when running the Steam client in desktop mode on 4k-resolution monitors. You can also force 2X scaling with the "GDK_SCALE=2" environment variable, or disable it with "GDK_SCALE=1".
I tried to locate the environment variable for Steam but failed. Where can I find this variable so I can change it?
Xpander 20 Apr 2018
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its under the steam settings and interface:

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i think you need to opt into the beta client updates (not 100% sure though)
Linuxwarper 20 Apr 2018
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Quoting: Xpanderits under the steam settings and interface:

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i think you need to opt into the beta client updates (not 100% sure though)
After ticking on that box it didn't do anything. Also I had opted in for beta client updates.I also have two Steam icons when searching for Steam. Second one does nothing.
https://imgur.com/a/ZThRA0o
Linuxwarper 20 Apr 2018
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doublepost.
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