Steam unveils hidden tools and improved display controls after two decades

Nearly 20 years after its launch, Steam reveals new features and hidden tools, including display controls for Big Picture mode and library automation, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

After nearly 20 years with Steam, it is easy to assume the client has little left to reveal. Yet the platform still hides useful tools behind menus that many users never open, from display controls for Big Picture mode to library automation and in-game note-taking. Steam’s own help pages confirm that Big Picture is intended for TV and controller use, and Valve has added a preferred display setting so it can launch on a chosen screen rather than taking over the wrong monitor.

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