10 STEAM features you didn't know about. PART 2

The video walks through Steam’s recent UI overhaul, highlighting an enhanced in‑game overlay that now includes a cloud‑synchronized notes tool, a web browser, and pinning for streamers or walkthroughs. It explains how the new icon bar gives quick access to Steam Input and mid‑session settings, and how the interface now unifies desktop, Steam Deck, and Big Picture modes with updated fonts, colors, and backend alignment. The presenter details the storage manager, granular notification control, download speed limits, and beta participation for client updates, and shows how dynamic collections let users filter games (e.g., co‑op controller titles) and auto‑populate shelves in the library, with custom artwork and hide‑game options. Bulk install/uninstall is streamlined via right‑click, and the friends list supports nicknames and age verification, enhanced by the open‑source “Augmented Steam” extension, which adds pricing history, DRM flags, and search filters. Steam CMD and Steam Café provide command‑line server management and commercial licenses for LAN gaming, while remote play can be set up by adding a non‑Steam app (e.g., Notepad) and streaming it via Steam. Device authorization is available in the mobile app, and the new Big Picture interface can be accessed with a single shoulder‑button press, improving navigation across library, store, and other sections. The video also explains how to use Steam’s filtering and navigation features, noting that the “Y” key filters and the “B” key returns to the main screen work differently in the library versus other sections. The presenter praises Valve’s overall progress and highlights new features. He promotes SolidWorks for Makers, a $99/year or $10/month cloud‑connected 3D design tool with community support, and invites viewers to watch the previous Steam features video.

Viewers praise the video for its clear explanation of the new UI features, especially the cloud‑synchronized notes tool and the streamlined bulk install/uninstall. Many comments mention the usefulness of the age verification and the ability to set download settings per game. The community also highlights the added value of the Augmented Steam extension and the remote play setup. Overall sentiment is positive, with a high like count and several replies indicating that the video helped clarify previously overlooked features.

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