Experience smoother gameplay with the latest SteamOS update, delivering a major Steam Deck fps boost and optimized ...
Future PC games are starting to demand hardware security features like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. While some gamers worry about ...
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Best Linux gaming distros

Linux gaming has come a long way in recent years, especially with the launch of SteamOS which has in turn bolstered the ...
With the end of support for Windows 10 finally here, many have (perhaps surprisingly) opted instead to jump to Linux instead ...
Sometimes, a somewhat obscure Linux distribution might be just what you're looking for. Is either CachyOS or Nobara the one?
Both Microsoft and Valve have the same goal. They want to put as many players’ eyeballs and wallets in front of their ...
We take a look back at five of our favorite memories from 2025, as well as two hilarious and frustrating foibles.
Minecraft fits Linux in a natural way. The game doesn’t demand complicated setup, and the OS gives you a clean, stable base ...
The Steam Deck is versatile enough with its base SteamOS configuration, but since its based in Linux, you can also side-load ...
The Linux kernel remains the beating heart of the OS. In 2026, we’ll likely see: New Long-Term Support (LTS) Baselines: With releases like 6.18 already declared LTS and successor branches maturing, ...
After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've created a list of the best Linux distributions I've used since the beginning. Here they are.
Gaming on a Linux or Android-based handheld can come with a lot of variety, but also takes more setup work than just slapping a cartridge in a Game Boy.