How to Install a .deb File on Your Steam Deck
Installing a .deb file on your Steam Deck is pretty straightforward! First, make sure you're in Desktop Mode. Then, download your .deb file and open up the Discover Software Center. There's an 'Install Local Package' option in the menu that'll let you navigate to your downloaded .deb file and install it. Just follow the on-screen instructions, and voilà, you're all set!
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Actually, you can just double-click the .deb file in the file manager in Desktop Mode. It should open up in the Discover app, and you can install it from there. Quick and easy!
Am I the only one who prefers using the terminal? Just open up Konsole in Desktop Mode, navigate to where your .deb file is saved using 'cd', and type 'sudo dpkg -i yourfile.deb' (replace 'yourfile.deb' with the name of your file). Sometimes you'll need to run 'sudo apt-get install -f' afterward to resolve dependencies. Old school but works every time.
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