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Best Flatpak Apps to Install on Steam MachineStart with a browser, ProtonPlus, Heroic, and a media player, then add only the Steam Machine Flatpaks that fit how you use the living-room PC.
Jellyfin and Plex on Steam Machine: Setup Options and LimitsCompare an experimental Jellyfin helper with a manual Plex container setup, including prerequisites, persistent storage, paid features, and untested Steam Machine behavior.
Self-Hosted Apps on Steam Machine: What Works and What BreaksA Steam Machine can host services that tolerate downtime. Keep household-critical automation, DNS, credentials, and independent monitoring on an always-available system.
Steam Frame Controllers ExplainedSteam Frame's controllers combine inside-out 6DoF tracking, capacitive finger sensing, magnetic thumbsticks, and a full gamepad layout without requiring base stations.
Steam Frame Explained: Standalone, Streamed, Flat and VRSteam Frame can run software on the headset or stream it from a PC, and either path can present a flat screen or an immersive VR experience.
Steam Frame Streaming Setup: Included Adapter vs Home NetworkValve's included 6 GHz adapter creates a dedicated Steam Frame streaming path, while home-network streaming remains available with more variables to control.