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  1. Article 25 of 69.A person lifting a Steam Frame headset into place while adjusting its fit.GuidesUpdated 4 sourcesYour First VR Headset: Steam Frame Comfort and SetupA first-session Steam Frame checklist focused on lens spacing, balanced fit, a clear play area, brief sessions, and stopping when VR feels uncomfortable.
  2. Article 26 of 69.The official Decky Plugin Store banner with the Decky mark on a dark teal background.GuidesUpdated 8 sourcesBest Steam Machine Customization and Library PluginsThe Decky Loader plugins that can improve a Steam Machine library, from store shortcuts and artwork to tabs, themes, and startup animations.
  3. Article 27 of 69.An official AMD FSR 4 comparison scene showing fine mechanical and environmental detail.GuidesUpdated 5 sourcesFSR 4.1 vs FSR 3 on Steam Machine: Performance and Image QualityFSR 4.1 can improve moving image quality on Steam Machine, but independent RDNA 3 tests show a measurable cost. Use it per game and check the result against your frame-rate and memory headroom.
  4. Article 28 of 69.A SteamOS Storage settings screen showing internal-drive and game-space usage.GuidesUpdated 5 sourcesHow to Free Up and Manage Storage on Steam MachineUse Steam's storage tools first, then clean shader cache and orphaned Proton prefixes carefully. A microSD card or USB SSD adds space without opening the case.
  5. Article 29 of 69.The Decky project mark centered on a teal and navy background.GuidesUpdated 10 sourcesHow to Install Decky Loader on Steam MachineDecky Loader follows the usual Desktop Mode install path on Steam Machine, but current support remains community-reported rather than officially documented.
  6. Article 30 of 69.The EmuDeck press-kit icon centered on a purple, pink, and blue background.GuidesUpdated 11 sourcesHow to Install EmuDeck on Steam MachineEmuDeck now supports Steam Machine through its standard SteamOS installer, with a few TV-resolution and controller checks still worth making.