Steam has always offered a chat function, but it was never as smooth, easy-to-use, and feature-rich as dedicated chat apps like Discord. The most recent update to Steam has changed all that. But while it may be new and improved, only one question truly matters: Is it worth using? In this article, we explore the […]
Continue ReadingWhether you need to reinstall your Linux operating system, or simply want to ensure your game progress is safe from data loss, backing up save game data is the answer. You could make a complete disk image… or you could employ a dedicated tool. Whatever your reason for making backups of your game data, you […]
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Steam is certainly the most popular PC gaming digital distribution platform, though there are some competitors. But even though Steam is known for games, did you know that there’s more than meets the eye available on the Steam Store? Indeed, there’s an entire section dedicated to software that you can buy on Steam. Visit the […]
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Valve is trying to fix Steam user reviews. Again. Having already taken steps to prevent groups from review-bombing certain games, Valve is once again making changes aimed at making Steam user reviews more helpful. And this time it’s employing cold, hard math and a dose of logic. Steam user reviews were meant to offer users […]
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Trading cards on Steam tap into our love of collecting, while also providing a way to trade and make money on the platform’s marketplace. In fact, many gamers idle their eligible Steam games to collect these cards. While some just leave a game open on their computer and wait for time to pass, others take […]
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Starting with Windows 8 and continuing into Windows 10, app shortcuts can be pinned to both the Start Menu and the Taskbar. This feature is extremely useful for apps that you use on a regular basis, and you should be making use of it if you aren’t already. But if you play games through Steam, […]
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