MakeUseOf - Steam Link

How to Stream PC Games on Your NVIDIA Shield TV via Steam Link

Dustin Wright — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:15:16 GMT

If you want to stream PC games to your NVIDIA Shield TV, NVIDIA recommends using Steam Link. And while it's not the only available option, Steam Link can be a worthy replacement to the now-defunct GameStream service.

Steam Deck Review: The Ultimate Portable Gaming Console?

James Bruce — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:05:13 GMT

The Steam Deck from Valve is an engineering marvel that makes the Nintendo Switch look like a child's toy. Chances are you already own a ton of games that’ll work on it, including demanding AAA titles. It’ll even run Windows if you're particularly fond of punishment.

PC Building, Retro Games, Casual Games, and Memories

Christian Cawley — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:30:12 GMT

Welcome to the 100th edition of the Really Useful Podcast. To celebrate our centenary show, usual hosts Christian Cawley, Ben Stegner, and Gavin Phillips have got together to chat through a few thoughts about their preferred computer systems. Laptop, or desktop PC? Bought, or self-built?

The 10 Best Raspberry Pi Apps, Programs, and Software to Install

Christian Cawley — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:46:21 GMT

The Raspberry Pi is an awesome little computer, whose capabilities won't stop increasing. As such, you should make sure that you have the best apps installed on it. Whether you're running Raspberry Pi OS (formerly known as Raspbian) some apps are unmissable.

How to Remote Play Together With Anyone on Steam

Simon Batt — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:27 GMT

Steam's Remote Play Together is a fantastic way to share local co-op games online, but did you know it can get even better? With Remote Play Together Invite Anyone, your friends can jump in at any time, even if they don't have a Steam account or have the client installed.

How to Stream PC Games to Your Apple TV With Steam Link

Rahul Nambiampurath — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 22:00:22 GMT

Do you long for a big-screen gaming experience, but without the hassle of running video cables between your gaming PC and a far-away TV? Good news! The Steam Link app allows you to do just that.

How to Use Steam's Remote Play Anywhere Feature

Johnathan Jaehnig — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:12 GMT

Remote Play is a family of features that Steam started rolling out in 2019, to make it easier for gamers to play together and stream and cast their playthroughs. Remote Play Anywhere is one of these handy features but, like many of Steam's features, it's a little difficult to find and use if you aren't already familiar with it.

Steam Link Now Supports PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X Controller on Android

Ste Knight — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:40:11 GMT

If you are a Steam player, then it is likely that some of you have been waiting for better controller support on Android.

5 Ways to Play Your Video Games on Any TV, PC, or Mobile Device

Christian Cawley — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Console gaming is awesome, but sometimes you just can't get the TV to yourself. One option is to move your games console into another room; another is to stream the games to your PC, laptop, TV, or mobile device.

How to Play Your Steam Games on iOS and tvOS

Dave Parrack — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:30:56 GMT

You can now download the Steam Link app for iOS and tvOS, allowing you to play Steam games on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Which is good news for anyone with a collection of Steam games and a desire to play them in bed. Which is surely everyone, right?

5 iPhone and iPad Gaming Options to Supercharge How You Play

Kris Wouk — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Your iPhone is always in your pocket when you want to play a game to kill a few minutes. But do you actually enjoy the mobile games you play?

Valve Discontinues Steam Link: How to Get One While You Still Can

Dave LeClair — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:30:04 GMT

Valve's Steam Link is one of the coolest little pieces of tech that almost no one purchased. It's a device that lets PC gamers stream their games from a computer to a TV over a local network. According to people who actually bought the device, it did a fantastic job of making games playable with minimal latency.

4 Reasons Steam Link for Android Isn't Worth Using

Ben Stegner — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Steam is the standard way of playing games on your PC, but the company offers ways to play elsewhere too. Notably, the Steam Link device lets you stream games from your PC to your TV.

Turn Your Steam Link Into a Retro Gaming Station With RetroArch

Christian Cawley — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT

What can you do with a Steam Link that isn't streaming PC games to your computer? Well, one option is to use it for retro gaming instead! Fancy playing your favorite classic games through your TV without digging out an old computer or console?

How to Turn Your Steam Link Into a Kodi Media Center

Christian Cawley — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Looking for a low-cost way to run Kodi on your TV? Have a Steam Link cluttering up your drawer? The compact PC-to-HDMI streaming device is designed to let you play PC games on your TV, but did you know it can also run Kodi?

How to Play Steam Games on Android Using Steam Link

Christian Cawley — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:30:00 GMT

The world of PC gaming is changing. Over the past few years, despite predictions to the contrary, playing video games on your home computer has been as popular as ever. Thanks to Valve, and Linux compatibility for Steam, it has even expanded onto a new platform.

How to Set Up Your Steam Link for PC Gaming on Your TV

Christian Cawley — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Does your PC or laptop monitor seem too small? Want to enjoy your favorite games in Full HD glory? One option is to plug an HDMI cable from your PC directly into the family TV. Another is to employ some wireless trick for sending your computer desktop to a TV.