Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive
…I've played Steam games originally intended for Windows — surprisingly robust ones! — on my Android phone. Valve has been getting PC games onto Linux for years now, and appears to be ready…
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Track your screen time without giving up your privacy
Have you ever reached the end of a day spent on your computer and asked, “Where did all that time go?” Between work, surfing the web, and playing games, it’s easy…
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…News Analysis A Valve engineer's Linux patch makes 8GB AMD GPUs better at gaming An independent contractor for Valve gave Linux a way to boost discrete GPU performance on budget cards…
My new Steam Machine is adorably disappointing
…What was a pipe dream with the original Steam Machine(s) a decade ago has matured into a true gaming-focused Linux build, and one that's approachable for mainstream users. It…
Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro and Xbox: Valve’s edge isn’t performance
…SteamOS uses the Proton compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux. This works surprisingly well for around 90 percent of all Steam titles, and in many cases games on SteamOS even…
Steam delivered 2 billion Blu-rays worth of downloads in 2025
…keys in games like Counter-Strike as an online casino. Valve has leveraged its position of power to create the Steam Deck portable, and it's even licensing the Linux-based SteamOS…
I found the perfect torture test for my SteamOS handheld—and it passed
…Running Windows games on Linux is the entire purpose of the Proton system, and even years after it became a hit, arguably the Steam Deck wouldn't be a viable product without…
Logitech's radical new mouse ditches clicks for magnets
…Unfortunately, it relies upon Logitech's G gaming software to adjust all those variables, and getting it to run on Linux might be a bit of a headache. This mouse doesn't…
ExpressVPN drops to $2.79/mo: A great deal on our favorite VPN
…ExpressVPN works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, and even some routers, streaming sticks, and gaming consoles. In addition to guarding your online privacy, ExpressVPN is one of the best…
Microsoft says Windows 11 will get faster as it scales back Copilot
…But Microsoft is identifying Windows Hello webcams and fingerprint readers as a target for improved performance, and is working toward bringing easier secure sign-in to gaming handhelds via gamepad support for…