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Steam on Linux is going 64-bit as Valve leans harder on the platform: A recent Steam Client Beta update brought the program into the 64-bit era on Linux ...
techspot.com/news/114260-steam-linux-going-64-bit-valve-leans-harder.html
Lenovo’s fast, comfy SteamOS handheld is hundreds off: The Legion Go S with SteamOS and AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme is down to $999.99 at Best Buy.
theverge.com/gadgets/1013436/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-handheld-deal-sale
noypigeeks.com Oct 18
DroidDeck brings the SteamOS experience to Snapdragon-powered Android devices: An open-source app called DroidDeck now lets Android phones run Steam games ...
noypigeeks.com/gaming/droiddeck-steamos-games-android-devices/
Notebookcheck Oct 15
Latest SteamOS update adds support for two Ayaneo handhelds: The changelog for SteamOS 3.8.28 reveals support is ongoing for non-Valve devices ...
notebookcheck.net/1423936.html
All hail the long steam machine, Pimax's new SteamOS-ready mini PC: It looks like a Steam Machine, and it runs SteamOS, so it must be a steam machine.
pcgamer.com/hardware/steam-machines/all-hail-the-long-steam-machine-pimaxs-new-steamos-ready-mini-pc/
Rufus alternative Ventoy brings many Linux improvements, adds SteamOS recovery: The latest update for Ventoy has landed which comes packed with several Linux ...
neowin.net/news/rufus-alternative-ventoy-brings-many-linux-improvements-adds-steamos-recovery/
Steam Beta for Linux: Proton launches third-party Windows games: Valve übergibt mit der Client-Beta vom 7. Oktober manuell hinzugefügte Windows-Programme unter ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Steam-Beta-Proton-fremde-Windows-Spiele-1556286/
SteamOS for ARM: Snapdragon handhelds become mini Steam decks: Valve's ARM version of SteamOS is no longer limited to a single device. Developers are porting ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/SteamOS-ARM-auf-Handhelds-Neue-Perspektiven-fuer-Snapdragon-Gaming-1555009/
SteamOS 0.4.3 is expected to give the Steam Frame up to 12% more battery life: Valve is improving the energy efficiency of the Steam Frame with SteamOS 0.4.3 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Frame-Hardware-285941/News/Akkulaufzeit-Patch-1555587/
Elden Ring on Panther Lake: SteamOS 3.9.2 fixes launch errors: Since Saturday night, Valve has been distributing SteamOS 3.9.2 in the Beta and Preview channels ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Version-3-9-2-Beta-Elden-Ring-Dark-Souls-3-Panther-Lake-1555066/
VideoCardz Sep 26
SteamOS ARM ports turn Snapdragon handhelds into “Mini Steam Decks”: Valve’s SteamOS ARM release is already being adapted for Snapdragon handhelds ...
videocardz.com/newz/steamos-arm-ports-turn-snapdragon-handhelds-into-mini-steam-decks
After banning all Linux and Steam Deck players, Ubisoft's For Honor is free to keep until September 28th
xda-developers.com/after-banning-all-linux-and-steam-deck-players-ubisofts-for-honor-is-free-to-keep-until-september-28th/
The Steam Frame’s first post-launch update speeds up charging and ungarbles a mic bug
rockpapershotgun.com/the-steam-frames-first-post-launch-update-speeds-up-charging-and-ungarbles-a-mic-bug
4 Linux distros I'd trust with my gaming PC before SteamOS: SteamOS is great, but there are other gaming distros more worthy of your PC
xda-developers.com/4-linux-distros-id-trust-with-my-gaming-pc-before-steamos/
SteamOS: Nvidia GPU support is progressing: Valve is now activating Nvidia drivers in the main branch of SteamOS. Some GeForce GPUs are already said to be ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Valve-Support-von-Nvidia-GPUs-macht-Fortschritte-1554098/
Steam Frame Update: SteamOS 0.3.0 reduces loading time: Just over three days after its sales launch, Valve's VR headset Steam Frame receives its first public ...
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Frame-Hardware-285941/News/SteamOS-0-3-0-Update-Akku-Mikrofon-Playable-1554332/
Valve's New Hardware Was Meant to Be the Start of Something Great for PC Gaming
ign.com/articles/valves-new-hardware-was-meant-to-be-the-start-of-something-great-for-pc-gaming
How To Factory Reset Your Steam Deck: There are a few reasons you might want to factory reset your device, and doing so is easy.
engadget.com/2257819/how-to-factory-reset-steam-deck/
Valve's Steam Machine is $1,049, but I built the same machine for less earlier this year
xda-developers.com/valves-steam-machine-is-1049-but-built-same-machine-for-less/
Valve says Nvidia GeForce support for SteamOS is progressing, but could take years
techspot.com/news/113877-valve-nvidia-geforce-support-steamos-progressing-but-could.html
SteamOS 3.9: Linux 7.2 for Steam Deck & Steam Machine: Valve hat SteamOS 3.9.0 als erste Vorschau für Steam Deck und Steam Machine freigegeben und tauscht dabei ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Version-3-9-Vorschau-Linux-7-2-Plasma-6-7-3-1552419/
VideoCardz Sep 15
SteamOS 3.9.1 Preview brings Linux 7.2, Plasma 6.7.3 and handheld fixes: Valve has released SteamOS 3.9.1 Preview with several handheld fixes and the broader ...
videocardz.com/newz/steamos-3-9-1-preview-brings-linux-7-2-plasma-6-7-3-and-handheld-fixes
Steam Machine: A code query disables VRR at 4K@144 Hz: The Steam Machine can apparently already output 4K at 144 Hz, 10-bit and HDR via HDMI-FRL under SteamOS 3 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Machine-Hardware-256919/News/SteamOS-39-HDMI-FRL-4K144-VRR-Problem-1553675/
SteamOS: Gaming Linux reaches the next milestone: According to SteamDB, Valve's compatibility list reached more than 30,000 titles for the first time at the ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Steam-Deck-30000-Spiele-Verified-Playable-1552618/
35 Years of Linux: Milestones from 1991 to Proton 11: On August 25, 1991, a 21-year-old student from Helsinki announced a free operating system in a Usenet group ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/Specials/35-Jahre-Meilensteine-Gaming-Proton-SteamOS-1552367/
4 Linux distros I'd trust with my gaming PC before SteamOS: SteamOS is great, but there are other gaming distros more worthy of your PC
xda-developers.com/4-linux-distros-id-trust-with-my-gaming-pc-before-steamos/
'It's Definitely at the Top of Our List' – SteamOS Is Getting Closer to Nvidia Driver Support
ign.com/articles/its-definitely-at-the-top-of-our-list-steamos-is-getting-closer-to-nvidia-driver-support
GAMINGbible Sep 10
Steam drops huge update for users, including much needed time-saving change: Steam users can now pick up a brand new client update with plenty of fun new ...
gamingbible.com/news/platform/steam/steam-client-beta-update-september-10-202265-20260910
Ubisoft is blocking For Honor on Linux and Steam Deck: Ubisoft's long-supported fighting game For Honor will become the latest multiplayer title to block ...
neowin.net/news/ubisoft-is-blocking-for-honor-on-linux-and-steam-deck/
Proton 11.0-2: Linux update fixes dozens of games: Valve has officially released Proton 11.0-2, correcting the bugs introduced by Proton 11 in July ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Valve-Proton-11-0-2-Update-Regressionen-behoben-1551848/
SteamOS proved Linux can beat Windows at gaming, but PC makers aren't ready to admit it
xda-developers.com/steam-machine-proves-linux-gaming-is-ready-pc-makers-not-ready-to-admit/
Key FactsArticle Says SteamOS Challenges Windows Gaming
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- According to the article, the 2026 Steam Machine is facing commercial difficulties, with most criticism targeting its high price rather than SteamOS or Linux compatibility.
- The article says SteamOS starts directly in the library and avoids many typical preparations, such as disabling startup apps and adjusting Windows settings.
- Kernel-level anti-cheat still limits some competitive multiplayer games, so the article says SteamOS is not yet suitable for users whose libraries consist only of Valorant, Fortnite, Battlefield, or Call of Duty.
- The article identifies the next step as a major manufacturer bringing a gaming PC to market with an operating system other than Windows for the first time.
VideoCardz Aug 29
SteamOS 3.9 Preview moves to Linux 7.2, adds preliminary hibernation support: The SteamOS 3.9 Preview updates the kernel, desktop environment, WiFi backend and ...
videocardz.com/newz/steamos-3-9-preview-moves-to-linux-7-2-adds-preliminary-hibernation-support
Valve wants $1,049 for a Steam Machine, but SteamOS just turned my old PC into one for free
xda-developers.com/valve-wants-1049-steam-machine-but-steamos-turned-old-pc-into-one-free/
Notebookcheck Aug 17
Test reveals Minisforum X1 Lite Mini PC, OneXGPU 2, and SteamOS is a sick setup: ETA Prime has put the Minisforum X1 Lite Mini PC with the Ryzen 7 255 and 32 GB ...
notebookcheck.net/Test-reveals-Minisforum-X1-Lite-Mini-PC-OneXGPU-2-and-SteamOS-is-a-sick-setup.1370369.0.html
Notebookcheck Aug 11
Valve expands SteamOS support to several gaming handhelds: Valve’s SteamOS 3.8.25 beta adds initial or updated controller support for several third-party ...
notebookcheck.net/Valve-expands-SteamOS-support-to-several-gaming-handhelds.1364998.0.html
Payday 2 drops Linux version and now relies on Proton: Payday 2 is parting ways with its native Linux version. Linux, Steam Deck, and SteamOS players will ...
pcgameshardware.de/Payday-2-Spiel-26920/News/streicht-nach-Jahren-Linux-Version-Steam-Deck-und-Co-sollen-Proton-nutzen-1551179/
SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta: Firmware 108 for Valve’s Steam Machine: Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.25 to the beta and preview channels, providing the Steam Machine with ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Version-3825-Beta-Firmware-108-Steam-Machine-1550636/
I replaced Windows on my gaming handheld a year ago, and the industry caught up to me
xda-developers.com/replaced-windows-on-my-gaming-handheld-year-ago-industry-caught-up-to-me/
Key FactsArticle: SteamOS Gains Ground With Hardware Makers
Aug 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The article cites Linux exceeding 5% in Steam's hardware survey in March 2026, with the figure slightly lower by publication time, while the author says the trend has pointed in the same direction for two years.
- Lenovo released SteamOS on the $1,199 flagship Legion Go 2 and also launched a Windows 11 version alongside it.
- According to the article, SteamOS 3.8 supports the ROG Ally and Legion Go families as well as several AMD handhelds, while beta 3.8.7 also boots the Intel-based MSI Claw family.
- Kernel-level anti-cheat still prevents Fortnite, Valorant and other competitive multiplayer games from running on SteamOS, the article says, leaving Windows necessary for users focused on such titles.
I tested W11 and SteamOS on the Legion Go S, and it wasn't even a fair fight.— Joe, the XDA writer, describing his hands-on test of the Legion Go S (Windows 11 vs. SteamOS) in the article.
Someone paid $200 for a mystery Xbox controller and may have gotten the Elite Series 3
digitaltrends.com/gaming/someone-paid-200-for-a-mystery-xbox-controller-and-may-have-gotten-the-elite-series-3/
kitguru.net Aug 12
New SteamOS update improves Steam Frame support ahead of launch: Valve’s long‑awaited Steam Frame VR headset appears to be getting closer to launch ...
kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/new-steamos-update-improves-steam-frame-support-ahead-of-launch/
Valve Steam Machine review: Slow and expensive isn't the whole story: Valve's Steam Machine is slow and far too expensive. Sure! But those who bite the ...
computerbase.de/artikel/gaming/valve-steam-machine-test.98186/
Valve Is Expanding SteamOS Support to More Handhelds, and I Hope It Keeps Growing
ign.com/articles/valve-is-expanding-steamos-support-to-more-handhelds-and-i-hope-it-keeps-growing
SteamOS Update: Valve brings its Linux to new gaming handhelds: Valve is opening up its SteamOS operating system to third-party hardware with a new update ...
winfuture.de/news,160536.html
Steam Deck: Plugin starts games via floppy disk and NFC: A developer has released a plugin for SteamOS that starts games as soon as a 3.5-inch floppy disk is ...
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Deck-Hardware-277668/News/Decky-Links-Plugin-Spiele-per-Diskette-starten-1550575/
SteamOS runs surprisingly well on AMD Strix Halo laptop in AAA gaming tests: Popular YouTube channel ETA Prime installed SteamOS 3.9 on an Asus TUF Gaming A14 ...
techspot.com/news/113364-steamos-runs-surprisingly-well-amd-strix-halo-laptop.html
VideoCardz Aug 08
Steam Machine Firmware 108 fixes sleep issues, SteamOS improves MSI Claw and OneXPlayer support
videocardz.com/newz/steam-machine-firmware-108-fixes-sleep-issues-steamos-improves-msi-claw-and-onexplayer-support
notebookcheck.net Aug 07
Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld drops by 44%, sports 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage
notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-Go-S-gaming-handheld-drops-by-44-sports-16-GB-RAM-and-512-GB-storage.1361010.0.html
VideoCardz Aug 05
SteamOS 3.9 tested on Ryzen AI Max+ 392 laptop with Radeon 8060S: SteamOS 3.9 was installed on an ASUS TUF Gaming A14 with Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Radeon 8060S ...
videocardz.com/newz/steamos-3-9-tested-on-ryzen-ai-max-392-laptop-with-radeon-8060s
Despite its price, Valve reportedly sells up to 15,000 Steam Machines a week: A pretty good start.
xda-developers.com/despite-its-price-valve-reportedly-sells-around-15000-steam-machines-a-week/
Key FactsSteam Machine: Stylish but Expensive and Underpowered
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: eurogamer.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: eurogamer.net
- Valve designed the Steam Machine to enable playing PC games comfortably on large living room TVs with a console-like form factor.
- The device is compact, quiet, and visually appealing, yet provides lower performance than similarly priced gaming PCs or the PS5 Pro.
- Its high price, heavily impacted by the global chip shortage, places it at a disadvantage compared to consoles and custom PC builds.
- While offering greater flexibility through an open architecture, the Steam Machine faces compatibility issues with many popular games using anti-cheat systems.
Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS is down to its lowest price ever: Lenovo has the Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Z2 Go processor discounted to just over $600 ...
theverge.com/gadgets/975113/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-deal-sale
Windows Runs Slightly Faster Than SteamOS on the Steam Machine: That's surprising, but it could be considered a win for both OS developers.
pcmag.com/news/windows-runs-slightly-faster-than-steamos-on-the-steam-machine
The Steam Machine's GPU is already obsolete, and a cheap prebuilt PC proves it: In a price-to-performance sense, the Steam Machine can't compete
xda-developers.com/the-steam-machines-gpu-is-already-obsolete-and-a-cheap-prebuilt-pc-proves-it/
VideoCardz Jul 25
EmuDeck is now ready for Valve Steam Machine: EmuDeck has updated its SteamOS configuration for Valve’s Steam Machine. The release fixes SD card detection and ...
videocardz.com/newz/emudeck-is-now-ready-for-valve-steam-machine
dlvr.it Jul 21
Valve's Steam Frame pushes Arch Linux toward official Arm64 support: Collabora's Holo Core port lays the groundwork for running SteamOS 3 natively on the headset
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/21/valves-steam-frame-pushes-arch-linux-toward-official-arm64-support/5275459
AMD Ryzen AI Halo Workstation Transformed Into Ultimate SteamOS Console: AMD's Ryzen AI Halo turns around impressive SteamOS gaming results, but does ...
hothardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-ai-halo-workstation-transformed-into-ultimate-steamos-console
CachyOS beats SteamOS on my ROG Ally X, and Windows 11 isn't even in the running anymore
xda-developers.com/put-cachyos-on-my-rog-ally-x-all-the-benefits-of-steamos-without-the-restrictions/
Key FactsCachyOS Maximizes ROG Ally X Gaming Performance
Jul 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Installing CachyOS on the ROG Ally X significantly enhances gaming performance compared to Windows 11 and SteamOS.
- CachyOS leverages tailored compilers and schedulers optimized for the device’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor.
- Grand Theft Auto V runs smoothly at over 60 FPS on high settings using CachyOS on this handheld.
- Despite being less mature than SteamOS, CachyOS offers snapshot rollbacks and dual-boot options to minimize risks.
It's not just vibes it's just faster— From the article's author, Joe, describing the observed performance improvements of CachyOS on the ROG Ally X.
WindowsCentral Jul 07
Valve releases Windows PC drivers for Steam Machine — but official dual-boot support for SteamOS gaming is still missing
windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-releases-windows-pc-drivers-for-steam-machine
VideoCardz Jun 28
SteamOS now offered with new gaming prebuilt PCs: MetaPCs Steamroller is a $1,299 desktop with SteamOS installed. The system uses Ryzen 5 9600X ...
videocardz.com/newz/steamos-now-offered-with-new-gaming-prebuilt-pcs
Valve releases Proton 11.0-1 for Steam, has your favorite game been added?: Valve just released an update to its compatibility layer, Proton. It adds support for ...
neowin.net/news/valve-releases-proton-110-1-for-steam-has-your-favorite-game-been-added/
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced can run smoothly aboard both Steam Deck and Steam Machine - with the right settings
rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-steam-deck-and-steam-machine-performance-and-settings
Windows at a record low, Linux on the rise: But what do the numbers really show?: According to Statcounter, Windows falls to a new low, while Linux gains ground ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Linux-Windows-Betriebssystem-1547373/
Your Steam Deck Is Secretly a Linux PC. Here Are 10 Ways to Unlock Its Full Potential
uk.pcmag.com/operating-systems/165711/your-steam-deck-is-secretly-a-linux-pc-here-are-10-ways-to-unlock-its-full-potential
VideoCardz Jul 05
SteamOS beta adds fixes for MSI Claw, Legion Go and OneXPlayer handhelds: The latest SteamOS updates include fixes for Steam Deck and third-party handhelds ...
videocardz.com/newz/steamos-beta-adds-fixes-for-msi-claw-legion-go-and-onexplayer-handhelds
Valve Testing AMD's FSR 4 Upscaling Ahead of Steam Machine Launch: Will it be ready in time? With the big image quality improvements, I'd hope so.
pcmag.com/news/valve-testing-amds-fsr-4-upscaling-ahead-of-steam-machine-launch
SteamOS comes to a regular gaming desktop with Meta PCs' Steamroller: Steamroller is built like a modern mid-range gaming rig. Inside is an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ...
techspot.com/news/112921-steamos-comes-regular-gaming-desktop-meta-pcs-steamroller.html
Steam Machine: Retailer mocks with €999 Radeon PC: LDLC's Stim Machine counters Valve's Steam Machine: The mini-PC with a Radeon RX 9060 XT is available ...
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Machine-Hardware-256919/News/Stim-Machine-LDLC-RX-9060-XT-999-Euro-1546389/
Steam Machine with 8 GB of VRAM: Valve explains the risks, the 4K limitation, and the SteamOS workaround
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Machine-Hardware-256919/News/Valve-8-GiB-VRAM-Speicher-1545866/
SteamOS for Geforce: | "We are cooperating very closely with Nvidia": Valve is working with Nvidia on driver support for SteamOS, developer Pierre-Loup Griffais ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Nvidia-Geforce-Treiber-Valve-1546071/
youtube.com Jun 22
[Gamers Nexus] Valve Steam Machine Review: GPU & CPU Benchmarks, SteamOS Test, Thermals, Noise, and Price
Nintendo Switch: Modder shows SteamOS interface with Gamescope: A modder has gotten a modified Gamescope version running on ARM Linux on a Nintendo Switch to ...
pcgameshardware.de/Nintendo-Switch-Konsolen-260784/News/Modder-zeigt-SteamOS-Oberflaeche-mit-Gamescope-1546635/
VideoCardz Jun 24
Valve SteamOS image now supports AMD discrete Radeon GPUs for custom Steam Machine builds
videocardz.com/newz/valve-steamos-image-now-supports-amd-discrete-radeon-gpus-for-custom-steam-machine-builds
FSR 4 on SteamOS: Steam Machine is now getting a boost: Valve is bringing FSR 4 to SteamOS via Proton Experimental. Our own testing now shows that the necessary ...
pcgameshardware.de/FidelityFX-Super-Resolution-Software-277617/News/FSR-4-Steam-Machine-Proton-Experimental-CachyOS-1546317/
Valve confirms it’s working with Intel and Nvidia on SteamOS for more GPUs: MSI’s Intel-powered Claw gaming handhelds have so far mostly been Windows machines ...
theverge.com/games/952634/valve-intel-nvidia-steamos-gpus-linux
Steam Machine: Anti-cheat remains a risk for multiplayer games on SteamOS: Valve states that it is continuing to work on anti-cheat support for SteamOS. However ...
pcgameshardware.de/Steam-Machine-Hardware-256919/News/Easy-Anti-Cheat-EAC-Valve-Entwickler-SteamOS-1545875/
Wccftech Jun 16
The Steam Machine Is Likely in Testers’ Hands, as 2 Fresh SteamOS Benchmarks Leak
wccftech.com/steam-machine-benchmarks/
SteamOS 3.8: Steam Machine gaming distribution in detail: With SteamOS 3.8, the biggest update to the gaming distribution in a long time is now available for all ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Version-38-Stable-Release-Steam-Machine-1545748/
SteamOS 3.8: Major Update for the Steam Deck and Handheld Competitors: Valve has released the stable update to SteamOS 3.8.10, bringing a substantial number of ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/steamos-3-8-grosses-update-fuer-das-steam-deck-und-handheld-konkurrenten/
SteamOS-Experiment: Kann Valve nicht nur AMD-Grafikkarten?: Ein Reddit-Nutzer hat Valves SteamOS auf einer Intel Arc B580 zum Laufen gebracht ...
pcgameshardware.de/SteamOS-Software-258049/News/Intel-Arc-B580-Bastler-Fps-1545454/
Hope for Linux multiplayer: Epic is looking for an anti-cheat expert: Epic Games is looking for a security specialist via a job posting who is specifically ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Epic-Easy-Anti-Cheat-Linux-SteamOS-1545635/
Enthusiast hacks Valve’s AMD-first gaming OS to run on Intel hardware — SteamOS boots on Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but it takes a Radeon card ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/reddit-user-gets-valves-amd-first-gaming-os-running-on-intel-hardware-steamos-boots-on-intel-arc-b580-desktop-gpu-but-it-takes-a-radeon-card-installer-workaround-and-resizable-bar-fix
