The BEST Steam Deck Tips & Tricks!

[@GordosTacoShop]

I play with my Deck every night after my wife falls asleep.

[@derekgonsoulin116]

It helps you fall asleep?

[@TechDweeb]

You should get your wife to play with your deck!

[@BeanieKing]

But if you keep neglecting your wife this way, she’ll just go play with someone else’s deck! 😭😭😭

[@ScottsDeck]

​@@TechDweeb EW bro girls don't play with decks

[@dFdd-vg3zr]

I play everytime my wife's boyfriend visits

[@westsidelester]

Always use protection on your Deck. I left mine exposed one night and my cat barfed on it. It stopped working after that. The Deck, I mean. My cat was already unemployed.

[@TechDweeb]

👏

[@bland9876]

"My cat was already unemployed." 😂

[@TheMooseym]

What a freeloader.

[@Cheeseshredder]

@@TechDweeb Do I need an adapter when plugging my deck into a VGA?

[@bland9876]

@@Cheeseshredder Y A VGA?

[@Omega_21XX]

You can't stop me from sniffing the exhaust. Its a right of passage for any steam deck owner. They can only stop on their own terms.

[@radasfck]

oled looks good but lcd smells good

[@str0nkneeples]

Mine stopped last week and now I’m having withdrawals

[@triple-e427]

Lol... WATT👁️👄👁️

[@LuckIsNifty]

i feel like exhaust sniffer is an insult lmao

[@who_else_but_dee2821]

The craziest shit is…….in new to handheld devices last ones I had was gba but anyway first time I got my steam deck and i heard the fans going off the first thing I did was smell it and now it’s a habit lmao I’m glad I’m not the only one

[@Dracossaint]

Playing with your deck relieves stress. Take that as you will.

[@andremarcatti7600]

Can't believe it, I just got a Steam Deck and I was looking for EXACTLY that sort of video. I LOVE YOU, DWEEB, CAN I PLAY WITH YOUR DECK?

[@TechDweeb]

That is so generous! Thanks buddy! You can play with my deck, but only if I can play with yours

[@andremarcatti7600]

​@@TechDweeb LOL sure. I feel there's a "tip" and "deck" joke waiting to be told but I can't find it for the life of me. Love the video, thank you.

[@VeshSneaks]

@@andremarcatti7600 I often find a mirror helps if you're having trouble finding tip of your deck

[@SPAGGET_T]

@@andremarcatti7600I was touched by his deck tip

[@evshrug]

@@andremarcatti7600 You were looking for a video that would touch on some Deck tips. And you’ve come to the right place!

[@WhatNowMaxTVchannel]

r1+select is alt-tab in desktop mode. Whenever a game/program inevitably goes full screen and you get stuck, now you won't have to power your deck off to get out of there. Holding down the start button will toggle you between KB/M mode and a controller mode so make sure that you are in KB/M mode before trying that combo.

[@TechDweeb]

Solid tip!

[@prakash2814]

Seen lots of videos. They all say the same stuff - screenguard, storage expansion, protection, emudeck and so on and so forth . Yours is the only video, which actually shared some tips. I didn't know 80% of them. I havewatched your video thrice now and put it in my watch later. Will come back here again. Thanks for sharing. Have an amazing week. 😊

[@TAP555]

THIS

[@BolognaMaloney]

Watched this with the attitude of “Bet I know all of em” and then you laid the Steam Link being useful for desktop mode on me and…well you blew my mind. Thanks to you I’m using my iPad to edit some of my Retroarch Save backup/restore scripts on my Steam Deck now!

[@TechDweeb]

Haha glad I could put that one on your radar!

[@daloia_music]

Love playing with my deck at home, at work, on trips!

[@tonybrown5173]

Lol. I take mine to work every night

[@crystal_is_cozy]

The nested desktop trick is so neat! I am using it right now.

[@TechDweeb]

That one is a game changer eh?

[@richard733]

@@TechDweeb i cant seem to use the taskbar via nested

[@Jerson_Go]

I like playing my deck while watching something on the internet. It helps me to relax while playing my deck.

[@pocketwyvern98]

Two tips here. 1) Setup KDE connect for transferring smaller files between the Deck and other devices and sharing you clipboard from other devices when following guides. 2) For things like tools, mod loaders and the nested desktop that are setup as non-steam games set them as hidden so that they don't show up in you gamelist/on the homescreen. You can still get to them by searching for them and launch them like normal.

[@alecrisser12]

Steam deck tips and tricks: Regardless of what model you have, I highly recommend installing EmuDeck, setting up the emulators and adding some ROMS. Everything up to the GameCube is pretty easy to set up. This will give you a variety of low demand games which take up little storage, and it will help teach you about the Steam Deck's file system. Tip 2: If you don't plan to play the Deck for a few days turn it off or leave it plugged in cuz it's idle sleep battery consumption is around %13 a day. You don't want to pick up your handheld device only to find it's dead or halfway to it. Tip 3: Get a small USB C male to USB A female adapter so that you can plug in things without having to be docked. This will come in useful at some point.

[@gvipaiva]

I love you, TechDweeb. One of my favorite youtubers, no doubt.

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks for saying so!

[@Pretender6]

@6:55, alternative to using Steam-Link to remotely interacting with a full screen, is a Barrier, a fork from Synergy, that allow controlling a multiple computers/systems from a single mouse/keyboard, albeit for me the installation is a bit finiky, and requires a matching a specific version, but when it works, IT WORKS., especially if you already using multiple displays and have a Dock. My current setup has my 3 monitors, each capable of multiple inputs, by default i reserve the Left one for the SteamDeck, whilest using the Central and Right for the Main PC. Alternatively, i can use all three monitors for the Main PC for certain games, OR, using the Right monitor for another Computer, also remotely controlled by Barrier. Basically, the Barrier allows me to 'operate' 3 different computing system from the same keyboard and mouse, whilest displaying their video on the Left/Right sides monitors

[@KDsgamingagain]

I didn't know any of these tips!! I'm still learning how to get the optimum playing experience out of my Steam Deck! I watch videos literally everyday. Thanks for the video. I'm definitely going to watch it a few more times to learn them all.

[@devinmould3490]

Thank you for the suggesting lowering the tdp, battery is most important for me and I noticed a considerable difference in that battery life. Valve has put so many easy configurables to use the steam deck however you want, it's lovely and i want to keep tinkering.

[@Urekkato]

You know what man you earned a sub. I knew most of these but now I'm more confident fiddling with my steam deck.

[@TechDweeb]

Welcome!

[@michaelbenny659]

If you take it out in public, the girls will also want to play with your deck

[@IcoKirov]

No they won't... Don't lie to people

[@jomni123]

now i'm arrested

[@afiqnoorhisham]

You lied. It’s not the girls, it’s the boys who want to play with my Deck!

[@IcoKirov]

@@afiqnoorhisham if you went to the gay parade... :D

[@tray84]

coworker took my steam deck when I used the restroom cuz she wanted to play stray. let her play a couple min then took it back to play Minecraft

[@mw9771]

Just make sure the decks don’t touch when you play with someone else.

[@TechDweeb]

And if they do, never speak of it

[@RPS2443]

Good stuff, TD! Now I have even more reasons to play with my Deck! Seriously though, I learned a lot from this video. You really do spoil us.

[@thasboy]

What a timing! I just picked up my deck again yesterday after not playing with it for a year.

[@mattihp]

Thanks for the video, there was actually some stuff in there I didn't know. Subscribed! Good work

[@adasisok]

Your videos are so clean. Love it!

[@itranscendencei7964]

Damn. Some genuinely really helpful tips in here, and plenty that I didn't know about. You do spoil us. I know that.

[@stephenwebb192]

Nested Desktop was a cool feature!

[@bohenian]

that nested desktop is cool, thanks!

[@eedoamitay3341]

So many great tips damn, out edge controls for running command is a huge one for me, thank you for these : D

[@davidr1368]

I really love your videos and find plenty of good info in them, but this was epically valuable - thank you TechDweeb!!!

[@yochrisnelson]

I don’t have a Steam Deck but I can’t miss out on a good ol’ Tech Dweeb video and it has not disappointed 👏

[@CommanderCOOL45]

Dude your channel content has gotten so good. My new favorite creator on this site. Go dweeb 🎉

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks buddy!

[@ElisBuenas82]

Very useful video! I always check for custom controller layouts on my Steam Controller

[@x70457x]

Okay, I can't wait to try out nested desktop. I go to the desktop often and this would make life so much easier. Thank you!

[@ronaldomanzoli3964]

You can go into desktop mode to download a game and there it will turn the screen off after however time you configure the screen to turn off on the desktop mode settings. No need for any dongles ;-)

[@TechDweeb]

Solid!

[@derekvelasquez20]

Man, this was so helpful. Thanks!

[@garethknowles8452]

Didn't realise you could do nested desktop mode. You good sir are a game changer!

[@alexdodd5175]

The hdmi trick is cool. Didnt know the instant desktop too.

[@TheLuckster]

finally, another Steam Deck video, lets goo

[@Divuar]

I'm on Steam Deck for almost two years now, but I didn't know some of these. Amazing video, thanks a lot!

[@AnthonyRiddle]

I haven't sat down at my laptop for an entire hour yet since getting my Deck in December. It's my primary gaming device, and my primary PC. Linux is really fun to use

[@TechDweeb]

100%

[@SoulRollerFIN]

The nested desktop tip is gold! Steam link is great too, as I do like to tinker on the Deck a lot while working on other stuff on my main box.

[@alfwaibel4773]

I love this channel, and in this vid, I heard things, don´t hear before, although I know some stuff and tricks. Thankx!

[@SwnkyTiger]

Thanks for nested deck. My go to tip may have been mentioned but, adding a website as a non-steam game is handy. It's how I enjoy Pokerogue.

[@kingj282]

Just ordered my deck. Gonna have to rewatch this in a few days

[@uggZymoroon]

these were some actually great deck tips. I love Your deck tip

[@johnsducks9816]

WHAAT I literally play my deck every day and had NO IDEA steam button + trackpad made it use the mouse that is SO HELPFUL

[@annhilater1985]

Im a simple guy, i see a tech dweeb video, i hit play

[@DevinCurrie]

Great idea assigning the back button as mouse click instead of tapping on the trackpad. I was frustrated by the same problem so ended up using the mouse instead. Thanks for all of the tips! I have recently purchased an inexpensive used PSVR headset and am wondering if it's worth trying to get PSVR headset to work with the Steam Deck using the iVRy driver? Would be a great topic to cover in your next video!

[@fastfiddler1625]

I just ordered my wife her own deck to play with. She's been eyeing up my deck a lot lately. And even though it's got quite the endurance, it doesn't last forever. And also, after nine months, I had no idea you could use the right hand dots button for the quick actions. Here I am giving myself crabs... I mean crab hands trying to change the brightness.

[@jedibatman6526]

Thanks for the informative video. Just got my Oled deck yesterday.

[@quinzeyftw]

Wow amazing video! I wish i found this video back when I originally got my deck, this woulda been all I needed.

[@smidlee7747]

I always turn on "allows screen tearing" and turn off V-sync in-game options. I'm told it has something to do with Linux but I haven't noticed any screen tearing on SteamOS but have seen screen tearing running Windows on the Deck. This is suppose to reduce input lag. @3:00 Oh. Playing a deck game on your deck.

[@justleme1374]

I fiddle with my big black deck a lot so I thought I already knew all the tips and tricks, but I had no idea nested desktop mode is even a thing!

[@sarakajira]

These are sweet, thank you!

[@faaarmer]

Alright you got me with Nested Desktop mode. That's so useful - thanks

[@TAP555]

This review was spectacular, great info and great presentation and love your personality good vidyo

[@Robin.F96]

Nested desktop is a must have, I did not know about this after having the deck for almost 2 years 😢

[@DesignThinkerer]

You can download games with the screen off without hdmi dongle, by switching to the desktop mode: steam > Power > Switch to desktop System settings > Power Management Energy Saving : Screen Energy Saving: switch off after 1 min (or more)

[@mipakr]

nested desktop, had no idea! game changer.

[@CodingAbroad]

I like your voice. Never change!

[@Xanduur]

OK, that nested desktop tip was awesome

[@nelsikegaming]

I'm playing with my deck again in anticipation of my Odin 2 Mini's arrival ❤️

[@jeffrodrequez]

Great video, I keep forgetting about so many of these tips! I game 100% of my deck, its an amazing device.

[@PharmDRx]

So, alot of people do not realize that all you have to do to leave desktop mode and go back to gaming mode is to "log out" of desktop mode. To further this, I hate icons on my desktop, so no gaming mode icon, right? Well, I set up my "select" button's command "2" to perform "ctrl + alt + del" on long press which takes me to the log out screen... but even more if you add "enter" as a command "3" with a slightly longer press, you get a 1 button logout that takes your from desktop to gaming mode in 0.75 seconds of a press! (if you are wondering select command "1" is "Tab" and is unaffected by my customization")

[@donpaven1252]

Just got mine today, so ummm you hit like 40 out of 50 unknown tips and tricks 😅❤️

[@RandySloan]

YESSSSSSSSSS! Thank you Dweeb! ❤️

[@hibookii]

Proton db and the add on for it are your greatest ally.

[@ockyguru]

I have an issue. I set my steam deck up to my tv using HDMI cord into dock but now there is no image on my steam deck, just the tv. Am i able to get image back on my steam deck on while having it monitored to TV?

[@josu91ita]

For downloading big games with screen off i use the desktop mode, so it will turn off the screen in 5m (and i disable the automatic turn off)

[@radasfck]

save files through heroic sux after couple of games I decided to play only on my steam library bc the folder after uninstall it disappeared and Ive lost a lots of days of gameplay (wwz,outerworlds etc.) just sayin ✌

[@richardcnrd8302]

Who knew that techdweeb had a big black deck!

[@raaphalk2802]

@4:54 what keyboard skin is this? it looks great, but I don't see it in the store

[@Void_Dweller7]

the oled one I believe.

[@tanner_titus]

I really hate the way KZbin all but forces creators to do annoying things like “I challenge you to watch the whole video” “If there’s a tip you didn’t know, you have to leave a comment to tell me about it” “If you have a tip of your own, please leave a comment to let others know. I’d love do the comment section to be full of tips from viewers that I might’ve missed” “Challenging” viewers to watch the whole video under the guise of wanting to make sure we learned a new tip is kind of an insult to our intelligence. You’re asking us to watch the whole video because the algorithm pushes videos that get watched straight through. You want comments for the same reason. You’re asking for engagement (and that’s okay, just say that instead of pretending you’re not). I do believe that having the comments section full of viewer tips is helpful, so I don’t have anything cynical to say about the “second helping” of tips. Maybe I’m just in a bad mood today and you caught my wrath. It’s not even your fault really. KZbin is so picky about the videos it pushes. If you don’t push for engagement, you’ll never grow your channel. It’s just annoying when creators disguise asking for engagement. The “challenge” thing just felt like being dared to watch the whole video or being told “you can’t watch the video straight through” hoping that viewers watch the whole thing just to prove they could. RANT OVER. Thanks for the tips, you’re welcome for the comment lol

[@eatereater6312]

Getting one next week😎🙌🏾

[@Dingaling49]

This made me really excited to play with my deck!

[@pl1266]

My question is can you pick what games are shown in the home game menu? Right now it shows my games and downloaded games. I only want my downloaded games to show.

[@capuman]

I had the original deck.. i sold it when i got the Ayaneo 2.. and now, ive just bought an oled deck! I really miss the stability, community and good battery! Long live the deck. Ill make sure not to play too much so i dont go blind...

[@kasjamm]

I did the exact same thing

[@capuman]

@@kasjamm yeah, although the Ayaneo devices are more powerful, as i have shown in a few videos that i made in the past, they just dont hold up. The fans are super loud and the battery wont last more than a couple of hours, even for retro gaming. And the most annoying thing is that the display is not native landscape, causing all sorts of havoc in many games.

[@joseandresjulienbarriere8786]

HELP! Whenever I stream games from my pc on game mode the image freezes or it just stops playing in general. This does not happen on desktop mode and I know steam link is working fine because I use it all the time on my Apple TV. Is there something I need to do or a way to fix this problem on the deck? 🙏🏻

[@pcaviator687]

When I tinker with my deck I feel just a little naughty 🤫. Great video sir, saved this one for later reference!

[@Enishidono]

Ahh, I love watching your vids. Hmm.. although I don't even own a steam deck. Why do I watch every one of these? Lol

[@21bifox]

Thanks I'm getting one so this is helpful.

[@ruxcooking]

A couple of these will make me want to play a lot more with my deck

[@xkxxxx]

You went too fast, where do I go to set up the desktop buttons for the back trigger? Do i do that in desktop mode or in the game mode?

[@AlviSayithowitis]

Do a video like this for the legion go

[@samnite3]

If you install a game using Heroic Games Launcher and it doesn't work since it defaults to installing the Linux version then switch to the WINDOWS version of the installation. The Deck ironically works much better with the Windows version as this triggers Heroic to download the correct files to get things to work. I had to use this method to get many of my GOG games to work including Castles 2 Siege and Conquest, X-Wing, Tie Fighter, Heroes of Might and Magic 1 and 2.

[@retrom8442]

Thanks for this video, there was some very useful tips.

[@celsos.arestalll7013]

Remember kids, always use your Deck on different people so everyone could have fun with you.

[@sicedice]

Passed this onto a friend that's just joined the deck scene. I will one day. But there's other stuff that needs to come first, so I'll stick with my rg35xx for now and using my gaming laptop for high end stuff.

[@Bit_Mingus]

I’m subscribed now Dweeb 😊

[@mreverybody1150]

Does anyone know why the urge to sniff the exhaust is felt when ever holding a SteamDeck?

[@iamw4ves206]

Thx 4 this Guide ❤ One question: Which Deck Version/Model are you using?

[@McSmurfy]

Leave my Deck alone, it belongs to me and no one can handle my Deck unless I allow it. I only have it for 2 weeks now (my first Deck) and I remember when I customized my PSP and now this feels like those good old days and it is the best. The controller layout change per game is so amazing, especially with the trackpads for games like Warframe or Just Cause 3 and now I have PSP games on it, Remote Play for PS5 and Stream Quake Champions from my gaming laptop.

[@techyboy-x8d]

If you get a non steam game online then find it is only for windows then add it to steam then change the proton version to the one that works best and then when you run it it will run like it's a windows application

[@shirosame7]

the nested desktop is a godsend for me since a good 40% of the time i try to go to desktop mode in the other way it just crashes the steamdeck! :D

[@Xennnos]

Hello, Thanks for vids 😊 Its lcd or oled one ? Thx

[@TechDweeb]

IPS LCD

[@Xennnos]

@@TechDweeb Thanks you. Very nice .... 400€ 512ssd one... Hmm take my money xD

[@sdevine1000]

my deck keeps disconnecting and reconnecting to the wifi over and over again has anyone had this problem and know a way to fix it? I tried turning wifi power management off but it didn't help.

[@brisingr14]

What a STEAMy episode. Makes me want to play with my steamDECK.

[@josterman0852]

Steam Link streaming is amazing. Best way to play on the couch or in bed while still getting great frame rates, performance, and battery life. OP

[@seethruhead7119]

10:32 Why would it be 45hz on the oled? You can still use 40fps/80hz on the oled

[@CellPhish]

This is perfect timing I just whipped my deck out…. Oh and just got one about a week ago