Steam update introduces background downloading

A new Steam update allows us all to download software during gameplay which i really to keep pace with the new gen of consoles.

Users now have the option to download and play games, meaning downloads won't be paused when accessing games using the client.

The new update will allow users to turn background downloading off too, if that's something you'd want.

Meanwhile, the update introduces the ability to choose what time of day automatic updates will occur.

The full update notes are as follows:

General
Add ability to limit what time of day Steam is allowed to automatically update apps
Add option to let other games download while a game is running (this is a per-game setting)
Add download regions for Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Ottawa in Canada
Add 'Copy all text to clipboard' context menu option in the System Information dialog.

Steam client UI
Improve downloading status text at the bottom of the main window

Big Picture
Added ability to opt into game betas and edit launch options
Added Inbox item under Linux if your machine requires a reboot due to OS level updates
Fix infinite loop of Cloud sync error dialogs on game launch
Fixed mouse cursor being visible during startup animation even if it hadn't moved

Linux
Fix paste pasting stale text.
Fix Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V in client-hosted web page text controls.
Fix incorrect foregrounding of a blank window in some -silent startup cases.

Keep on Gaming

-Eric Higgins