Only 3 years ago, we lived in a world where reviewing new AMD hardware on Linux — even months after its release — was problematic at best. My Radeon RX 6800 review here at Forbes was limited to ...

AMD and Intel modern processors just got big boosts in performance thanks to various implementations of AES-XTX that help in disk encryption. For example, Windows BitLocker uses AES-XTX-128. Back in ...

As time goes on, fewer games than ever are unplayable on Linux ...

New kernel upgrade: NTSYNC adds native Windows synchronization to Linux, improving game performance and stability. Why it matters: The upgrade benefits Steam Deck and desktop Linux gamers, reducing ...

Staunch Linux advocates have been saying for some time that the Unix derivative's application performance outstrips that of Windows, assuming all other factors are equal. Valve even proved it back in ...

Microsoft is reportedly using Valve's SteamOS as a benchmark to improve Windows 11, with a new 'Project K2' initiative aimed at addressing pain points.

That's called progress: SteamOS started life as a lightweight Linux-based system built for Valve's Steam Machines that never really picked up steam (pun intended). Now, it powers the Steam Deck and ...

Linux gaming has undergone a remarkable evolution, becoming a legitimate choice for gamers seeking alternatives to traditional platforms. A key factor in this progress is Valve’s Proton compatibility ...

There are several Linux distros that people say are good alternatives to Windows 11. This particular one, called CachyOS, ...