Installing Tailscale on the Steam Deck
Blog post from Tailscale
The article explores the process of installing Tailscale, a secure networking tool, on Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld Linux-based gaming device. Tailscale enables users to connect their computers securely, and on the Steam Deck, it can facilitate remote access to home networks and internal services. The Steam Deck's operating system, SteamOS, is a variant of Arch Linux, allowing for modifications such as installing Tailscale using the package manager pacman, although this method is not sustainable due to partition update mechanics. The article suggests utilizing systemd-run or systemd-sysext to manage Tailscale without compromising the SteamOS's integrity, ensuring updates don't disrupt the setup. Additionally, the author provides insights into using Tailscale for various applications, such as remote-mounting NAS for gaming and using Moonlight for game streaming, while teasing a forthcoming Steam Deck plugin for simplified installation.