So, here are the best features I wish every Steam user knew about.

Cloud saves automatically upload your game’s save data onto the Steam cloud.

Once your save file is updated, it’s shared between all of your devices.

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The system does have some nuances though.

For instance, not every game on Steam comes with cloud saves enabled.

If you’re shuffling around which games go on which drive, don’t do what I did.

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Instead, use Steam’s built-in disk migration tool.

This will move any game from one drive to another and save the headache of having to reinstall everything.

Check outhow to move Steam games to another drivefor more information on this handy feature.

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Fortunately, Steam has controller profiles.

Check out ourguide to the Steam Controller Configuratorto learn more about this tool.

The problem is, what if you wanted to play these local co-op games with someone over the internet?

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Fortunately, Steam has a service for that.

You should hear a digital camera sound and a small notification stating that you took a screenshot.

Steam also lets you do a lot of cool things with your screenshots.

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Fortunately, Steam comes with a powerful filter system that can sniff out these free games for your perusal.

Check outhow I find great free games on Steamand save yourself some money.

With over two decades of experience under its belt, Valve has made an excellent store with Steam.

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Now you know my favorite Steam features and how to use them.

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