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Here's how to install Google Chrome on Steam Deck.

i. There are a few ways to get a browser on your Steam Deck. Here are a few methods:

* **Use the Discover Store:** The Discover Store is the official app store for Steam Deck. It has a wide variety of apps, including browsers. To install a browser from the Discover Store, follow these steps:

1. Open the Discover Store.
2. Search for a browser.
3. Click on the browser you want to install.
4. Click on the "Install" button.

* **Use the command line:** You can also install a browser from the command line. To do this, you will need to use the **apt-get** command. The apt-get command is a command-line tool that can be used to install software on Linux. To install a browser from the command line, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Type the following command to list all available browsers:

```
apt-cache search browser
```

3. Find the browser you want to install and note its name.
4. Type the following command to install the browser:

```
sudo apt-get install browser-name
```

* **Use a third-party app:** There are also a number of third-party apps that can be used as browsers on Steam Deck. These apps are not available in the Discover Store, but they can be downloaded from the internet. To install a third-party browser, follow these steps:

1. Go to a website that hosts the browser you want to install.
2. Click on the download button for the browser.
3. Save the file to your Steam Deck.
4. Open the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the browser.

Once you have installed a browser, you can open it by clicking on the "Browser" icon on the Steam Deck home screen.

Here are some popular browsers that you can install on your Steam Deck:

* **Chrome:** Chrome is a popular browser that is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is a fast and reliable browser that supports a wide range of extensions and features.

* **Firefox:** Firefox is another popular browser that is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is a fast and secure browser that supports a wide range of extensions and features.

* **Opera:** Opera is a browser that is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It is a fast and feature-rich browser that includes a built-in ad blocker, VPN, and cryptocurrency wallet.

* **Vivaldi:** Vivaldi is a browser that is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is a fast and customizable browser that includes a built-in ad blocker, notes, and tab stacking features.

Which browser you choose to use on your Steam Deck is up to you. All of the browsers listed above are good options, so you should be able to find one that meets your needs.

ii. Non-Steam games can be added to your Steam Deck in a few different ways.

1. **Add a shortcut to the game's executable file.** To do this, open the File Browser and navigate to the location of the game's executable file. Right-click on the file and select "Create Link." Drag the link to the Steam Deck home screen.
2. **Add the game to your Steam library manually.** To do this, open the Steam app and click on the "Games" menu. Select "Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library." In the window that appears, browse to the location of the game's executable file and select it. Click on the "Add Selected Programs" button.
3. **Use a third-party app like Heroic Games Launcher.** Heroic Games Launcher is a free and open-source app that allows you to add non-Steam games to your Steam Deck. It also allows you to install games from other stores, such as the Epic Games Store and GOG.com. To use Heroic Games Launcher, download and install it from the Heroic Games Launcher website. Once it is installed, open the app and click on the "Add Game" button. In the window that appears, browse to the location of the game's executable file and select it. Click on the "Add Game" button. The game will be added to your Heroic Games Launcher library. You can then launch the game from Heroic Games Launcher or from the Steam Deck home screen.

Here are some additional tips for adding non-Steam games to your Steam Deck:

* **Make sure the game is compatible with Linux.** Not all games are compatible with Linux, so it is important to check before you try to add it to your Steam Deck. You can check the game's compatibility by searching for it on ProtonDB.

* **Configure the game's settings.** Once you have added a non-Steam game to your Steam Deck, you may need to configure its settings. This may include things like the game's resolution, frame rate, and graphics settings. You can configure the game's settings by opening the Steam app and clicking on the "Library" menu. Select the game and click on the "Manage" button. Then, select the "Properties" tab. In the "Properties" window, select the "Set Launch Options" button. In the "Launch Options" window, you can enter commands that will be executed when the game starts.

* **Use a controller.**