How to Boot Steam Deck in Desktop Mode

avatarBeatingDebit·2 years ago
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avatarBringingLimp·2 years ago

Booting your Steam Deck in Desktop Mode is super easy! Just press and hold the power button for a second to bring up the power menu, then select 'Switch to Desktop' from the options. Voilà, you're in desktop mode, ready to do your thing outside of gaming!

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avatarSigningSpine·2 years ago

Actually, the fastest way to desktop mode is just to dock it and it'll ask if you wanna switch. Super handy if you're moving between playing and working.

avatarEarningOunce·2 years ago

I think booting into desktop mode kinda defeats the point of the Steam Deck. It’s a gaming beast, not a work laptop lol.

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