To use the Steam Deck keyboard in desktop mode, you have to simultaneously press the 'Steam' and 'X' buttons, found on either side of the handheld. After pressing this button combination for just ...

As we said, bringing up the Steam Deck keyboard isn’t difficult once you know how to do it. But beyond that, there are also some handy shortcuts you’ll want to be aware of that’ll make your ...

See how my Steam Deck outperforms my laptop for desktop productivity, media production, and gaming with the right setup and accessories.

The mouse and keyboard are not floating away on a tide of irrelevance, but a contingent of older gamers seem to gravitate toward controllers. There’s a push among competitive Call of Duty ...

One of the many fantastic features of the Steam Deck is the option to change up the keyboard theme. This may seem like a minor feature, but it’s a nice bonus for people who like to alter or ...

Some of those applications work best with a keyboard, but the Steam Deck doesn’t have one built-in. And while you can connect a USB or wireless keyboard, that’s another thing to carry around.

You'll also need to use the Steam Button + X combo to bring up the keyboard, since it won't automatically appear if you're logging in to a store like Battle.Net.

To get the most out of your Steam Deck, there are a few accessories you can buy, settings you can customize and features to explore. Here are 15 ways to start delving into your handheld’s potential.

If you have a keyboard connected to your Steam Deck, you can also just press the Print Screen button to take a screenshot. Follow our guide for accessing desktop mode on Steam Deck.