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Best USB to HDMI adapters

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Time Stamp: August 16, 2021 1:22 PM - Modified On: August 16, 2021 - Published By:
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Whether it’s connecting a laptop to an external display, adding an additional monitor to a workspace, or just watching a video from a computer on a big screen TV, USB to HDMI adapters ensure that users always have the connection type they need.  The most important things to consider when choosing a USB to HDMI adapter are compatibility, resolution, and price. The best models work with both Windows and macOS, carry UHD video from a computer to a monitor, and are affordable. And few products have all three.  Best overall

Everything you need to know about Linux Proton on the Steam Deck

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Time Stamp: July 27, 2021 5:30 PM - Modified On: July 27, 2021 - Published By:
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The Steam Deck is Valve’s venture into portable gaming. In terms of hardware, the Steam Deck is nothing but impressive. But more importantly, the system has everything a portable gaming device needs, including a 7-inch touchscreen, dual thumbsticks, and a trackpad. While the Steam Deck may look like its mobile gaming counterparts, it performs nothing like them.  What is Steam Proton? What makes the Steam Deck unique is its software. The Steam Deck runs on a Linux-based software called Steam Proton. On paper, a Linux-based gaming system seems like a

Can You Play Valorant on Steam Deck?

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Time Stamp: July 26, 2021 4:18 PM - Modified On: July 26, 2021 - Published By:
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ValorantValorant's anti-cheat software may be the reason Steam Deck's release won't be able to run Valorant. | Photo by Riot GamesThough the Steam Deck may be able to play the various amounts of games available on Steam, it's looking like it will be unlikely that Riot Games' tactical shooter, Valorant, will be able to play on the handheld console. The forces of Light and Ruin are here and ready to battle it out on your backgrounds. pic.twitter.com/h4Pe5mzUTh— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) July 22, 2021It may be a bit disheartening for those who

Can You Play League of Legends on Steam Deck?

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Time Stamp: July 26, 2021 2:05 PM - Modified On: July 26, 2021 - Published By:
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League of LegendsLeague of Legends may be able to run on the Steam Deck, but it will take some creativity to do so. | Photo by ValvePlaying League of Legends on the Steam Deck may be doable, however, it will take some technical savvy and creativity in order to get the game to run.Whether or not Valve's newest handheld gaming console will be able to run League of Legends, we'll have to see until the console comes out. But, it's likely that there will be some workaround in order to

Steam Deck Can Run Any Windows Game, Comes With a Dock Like the Switch

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Time Stamp: July 15, 2021 4:03 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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[embedded content] Valve’s Steam Deck seems laser-focused at potential buyers for the Nintendo Switch — it shares a similar silhouette and offers similar features, and coincidentally is announced on the same day Switch OLED pre-orders go live — but it claims that it can run any PC game title that gamers have in their Steam libraries. So, how does that work, exactly? The handheld works on SteamOS, a custom Linux OS, and allegedly can run non-gaming software that you’d use on a PC. Originally rumored under the names of “SteamPal”

Steam Deck Uses A Custom Operating System, Based On SteamOS

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Time Stamp: July 15, 2021 2:57 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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With the recent reveal of Valve’s Steam Deck handheld, a number of interesting details have come up – including specs, hardware features, and of course, software. Valve seems to be implementing a number of Steam-centric features in its handheld to make the experience better for fans. The Steam Deck will be utilizing a new Steam operating system, which is essentially a version of SteamOS optimized specifically for the console. It will utilize the Proton compatibility layer to run software. There’s also the standard assortment of features that Steam provides –

Best Linux distros for gaming

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Time Stamp: July 2, 2021 6:16 PM - Modified On: July 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Windows is the standard for gaming on a PC, but many users are turned off by how Windows handles personal data and its closed-source nature. This dissatisfaction is where Linux comes into play. Linux operating systems are open-source and can be the primary operating system on a PC, dual-booted, or run in a virtual machine. However, most Linux distributions aren’t as optimized for gaming as Windows. Thankfully, there are some Linux distributions (distros) created explicitly for gaming. Retro gaming, couch gaming, and desktop gaming are all possible with the right

Epic Games Offers Free Anti-Cheat, Voice Chat for Developers

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2021 2:06 PM - Modified On: June 22, 2021 - Published By:
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FortniteEpic Games is offering developers valuable services for free. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesEpic Games launched free anti-cheat and voice chat services Tuesday for developers to implement in their games as part of the Epic Online Services suite. The services are said to be compatible with any game engine and supports Windows, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android.Easy Anti-Cheat, as the service is known, finds and punishes cheaters by kicking them out of online games. The service was available previously for a licensing fee, but Epic

Frogun, Old-school Platformer, Announced

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Time Stamp: June 8, 2021 11:35 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Developer Molegato and publisher Top Hat Studios have announced Frogun, an old-school platformer, today. The game is scheduled to release PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, Mac, and Linux in 2022. A Kickstarter campaign seeking more than $6000 is now live. As of this writing, the Kickstarter has met its funding goal. According to the publisher, “Renata’s parents are world-renown explorers, archeologists and inventors that travel all over the world uncovering the secrets of the past, bringing her with them in their expeditions. However, in