Is there a complete retard's guide somewhere? I didn't see anything in OP. I just got my Quest today and I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. I pirated Alyx but the only way I can get it to launch correctly is first using the SteamVR desktop shortcut, then lauching Alyx as a non-Steam game. I put the -vr line in launch options so I thought it'd automatically launch VR, but I get an error about SteamVR not running unless I open it separately. That's not really a big deal since I'm able to get it working, but I'm wondering if I'm doing things wrong. 

The other issue is performance. Alyx runs like ass. I'm doing it via Airlink, but I'm playing 2 feet from my PC, which is connected via ethernet to a 5GHz route that's also in the same room. I did the SteamVR requirements test and it says my system is performing well above what's recommended for high quality VR, so I don't think it's my PC. Do I need to buy Virtual Desktop and/or do it via Link? I thought Airlink would be good enough.