How to Switch Your Steam Deck from Desktop Mode Back to Gaming Mode?
Easy peasy! Just open the Steam application from the desktop mode, and select 'Switch to Gaming Mode' from the top-right corner.
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Takes literally 10 seconds: Go to the Start Menu in Desktop Mode and hit 'Return to Gaming Mode.' Boom, done!
From Desktop Mode, click on the Steam icon, select 'Power,' and then 'Switch to Gaming Mode.' You'll be back in no time!
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