How to boot to desktop mode in Windows 8.1 Hassle-Free PC By Rick Broida, Jun 28, 2013 7:38 am PDT ...

However, if you're willing to brave less conventional waters, the Steam Deck's desktop mode is a gateway to the kind of tinkering power normally reserved for the full-fledged PC crowd.

Valve has made accessing Steam Deck Desktop mode an easy process, and we have all the steps and information you need to make the switch yourself.

Use the TV/Monitor - docked mode - only as this gives better performance. Steam Deck users can operate their Steam Deck like a capable desktop PC with a Linux OS.

But the Steam Deck also has Desktop Mode, a fully-fledged Linux environment that’s necessary for advanced operations or for using your Steam Deck like a “real” computer.

Looking for a way to enable desktop mode on Steam Deck? We've got you covered. In this quick and easy guide, we'll show you how to turn on desktop mode and make the most out of your Steam Deck ...