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How to get a tablet-optimized taskbar on your Steam Deck
You can get the Rog Ally feature on your Steam Deck as well.
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Steam Deck device is a handheld gaming device that supports Windows 11.And it’s a beast in itself. But if you want to keep it at a peak performance level, you’ll need to choose which apps you want to install.So say no to those Android appsthat you are able to run.
So far the device hasn’t had any serious issues. It seems that sometimes Steam Deck encounters a fatal error,which can be easily fixed.
However, some users appreciate the taskbar design from the latest handheld gaming device Rog Ally. As you might know, this device also runs on Windows 11, and similar to the Steam Deck, it’s a beast in itself. And it seems it comes with good features becausesome users were fascinatedwith the taskbar that they wanted to replicate it on Steam Deck.
Fortunately, there is a very simple walkthrough to get the optimized taskbar on your Steam Deck as well. But you need to know something. You need to be running Windows 11 Version: 22H2, 22621.755 or higher, somake sure you update your Steam Deckto the latest Windows version possible.
Here’s how to get a tablet-optimized taskbar on your Steam Deck
Now you should experience the Windows 11 tablet-optimized taskbar in all its glory. The taskbar will change its size, hence optimize, while doing all kinds of activities on your Steam Deck.
For example, on your Desktop, the taskbar will appear in a regular way. When you’re browsing the Internet, it will optimize to its tablet mode.
What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Flavius Floare
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He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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