Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

A pile of improvements for the web UI, Mac version, and general performance.

Looking ahead: The vast majority of Windows users already run Steam on 64-bit operating systems, even though the client has continued to support a legacy 32-bit version of Windows. That era is ending: ...

Valve has officially ended support for the 32-bit Steam client on Windows 10 and Windows 11, completing the transition to a 64-bit-only application on modern Windows platforms. The change was ...

If you’re planning to install Windows 11 on a new computer, reinstall it on your current PC, or just want a backup installation media ready for emergencies, creating a Windows 11 64-bit bootable USB ...

Valve released the latest stable update for Steam across Desktop, Steam Deck / SteamOS and we have all the changes here for you to see. While the 64-bit change only affects Windows, the Linux client ...

If you primarily use Steam for PC gaming but are using hardware that only supports a 32-bit version of Windows, you may want to consider upgrading soon. You'll want to do so because Steam will be ...

The change happens on January 1st, 2026. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Valve has announced Steam will be ending support for ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

For some users of Windows 11/10, there will come a time when they want to download Torrent files to their computer. However, they might not know how to get this done; but such folks should not worry ...