How to force quit Steam Deck
Oh, the Steam Deck, Valve's portable gem! If it's being stubborn and you need to force quit, just hold down the power button on top for about 8 seconds. This will shut it down completely, giving it the ol' reboot it might be needing.
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Honestly, just holding down the power button does the trick. Works every time when my Deck decides to throw a tantrum and freeze up on me. Quick, simple, and back to gaming in no time!
Just press and hold the power button. No need to overthink it or try anything fancy.
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