Steam is a popular digital distribution platform for video games, and it is available on multiple operating systems, including macOS. This article will guide you through the process of installing and using Steam on an Apple computer running macOS.

Installing Steam on macOS

1. Download Steam:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to the official Steam website: store.steampowered.com.
   • Click on the "Install Steam" button located at the top right corner of the page.
   • This will take you to the download page. Click "Install Steam" to download the Steam installer for macOS.

2. Install Steam:

   • Locate the downloaded file, typically named steam.dmg, in your Downloads folder.
   • Double-click the .dmg file to open it.
   • In the window that appears, drag the Steam application icon to the Applications folder to install it.

3. Launch Steam:

   • Open the Applications folder and double-click on the Steam icon to launch the application.
   • Steam will update itself automatically the first time you run it. This might take a few minutes.

4. Create a Steam Account:

   • If you don't already have a Steam account, click on "Create a new account" and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
   • If you have an existing account, click "Login to an existing account" and enter your credentials.

5. Start Using Steam:

   • Once logged in, you can browse the Steam store, purchase games, and manage your library.
   • To install a game, go to the Library tab, select a game, and click the "Install" button.

Examples:

• Running Steam from Terminal: Although Steam is primarily a graphical application, you can launch it from the Terminal if needed. This can be useful for troubleshooting or automation purposes.

  open -a Steam

  This command uses the open command to launch the Steam application from the Terminal.

• Automating Steam Launch with AppleScript: You can create an AppleScript to automate the launching of Steam. This can be saved as an application and run with a double-click.

  tell application "Steam"
    activate
  end tell

  Save this script in the Script Editor and export it as an application.