If Steam Deck is not turning on or charging, ... Now, release the Power button but hold on to the Ellipses button. An array of SteamOS images or some restore points will appear on the screen.

This Steam Deck feature is so extensive that you can get practically any game to work well with the portable console’s thumbsticks, triggers and buttons, and I’ve since used it to breathe new ...

Hit the Steam button, navigate to Settings and under Security you’ll find options for the Lock Screen. You’ll set up a number-based pin, which you can use the Deck’s gamepad buttons to enter.

Steam Deck Button Shortcuts. Some of the Steam Deck’s more nuanced features aren’t exactly intuitive, but there are a few button shortcuts that come in handy.

To enter the Steam Deck’s Desktop mode, hit the Steam button, scroll down to Power, and select ”Switch to Desktop.” Then, navigate with these controls: Right trackpad for cursor control.