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New Steam Client Update Adds Game Recording, Improves Native Linux Gaming

The biggest new feature in the new Steam Client update is Steam Game Recording, a new built-in system for creating and sharing gameplay footage. Steam Game Recording can run in the background to automatically record your gameplay and can be accessed from the new Recordings & Screenshots option in the View menu.

KDE Plasma 6.2.3 Brings Better Support for HDR Displays, Various Bug Fixes

KDE Plasma 6.2.3 is here two weeks after KDE Plasma 6.2.2 and promises to improve support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) displays by adding a workaround for a quirk that caused certain HDR-capable screens, such as the Acer XV275K P3, to leave the HDR mode whenever the user adjust any other display settings.

LXQt 2.1 Desktop Environment Released with Experimental Wayland Session

Highlights of LXQt 2.1 include an experimental Wayland session through the implementation of a new component called lxqt-wayland-session. The Wayland supports seven Wayland compositors, including Labwc, KWin, Wayfire, Hyprland, Sway, River, and Niri.

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