# Steam Deck |  | The **Steam Deck** is a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve and released on February 25, 2022. The device uses Valve's Linux distribution SteamOS, which incorporates the namesake Steam storefront. SteamOS uses Valve's Proton compatibility layer, allowing users to run Windows applications and games. In addition to handheld use, the Steam Deck can be connected to a TV or monitor through a docking station and be used like a desktop computer or home video game console. In desktop mode, users can install Linux-based third-party applications. | |-|-| | | wikipedia:: [Steam Deck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Deck) | Can run [[Nix]] apps since it's running [[SteamOS]] ## [[Retro Gaming]] - [EmuDeck - Emulators on Steam Deck, SteamOS , Rog Ally and Windows](https://www.emudeck.com/) - [SteamGridDB/steam-rom-manager: An app for managing ROMs in Steam](https://github.com/SteamGridDB/steam-rom-manager) - RetroArch - [RetroDECK](http://retrodeck.net/) ## Other Uses - Can use as a utility Linux, dev, terminal, ssh computer. - Use as external monitor? - Use as a keyboard? ## [[VPN]] - [[Tailscale]] - [Putting Tailscale on the Steam Deck](https://tailscale.com/blog/steam-deck) - [Steam Deck using Nix Install Guide : r/Tailscale](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tailscale/comments/183ppq1/steam_deck_using_nix_install_guide/) - [[Cloudflare]] - [CloudFlare Warp VPN for your SteamDeck (Updated 10/26/22) : r/SteamDeck](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/yeczhb/cloudflare_warp_vpn_for_your_steamdeck_updated/) - [How to use a VPN on Steam Deck in Gaming Mode](https://overkill.wtf/how-to-use-vpn-on-steam-deck/) - [The best VPNs for Steam Deck - BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/vpn/guides/best-vpns-steam-deck/)