HDMI 2.1 support coming to Linux and Valve's Steam Machine courtesy of AMD
… This news arrives via the Linux gurus over at Phoronix , who noticed that the latest AMDGPU driver release for the operating system added HDMI FRL support. …
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Linux gamers can now use NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 on any GPU thanks to a new open-source project
… A new open-source project is giving Linux users a chance to experience low-input-latency gaming, finally closing a gap that Windows has long held over Linux. Called "low latency layer", it adds support for NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 to AMD and Intel GPUs on Linux. …
Discord is finally adding comprehensive Linux support thanks to the Steam Deck
… As the name suggests, it's all about improving Discord on Linux with official support by adding much-needed overhauls and upgrades. As part of the update, targeting Debian, Fedora, and Arch distributions, dedicated hardware video encoding is now supported on AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA graphics cards. …
Modder releases PS5-Linux project, turning some consoles into a Linux gaming machine
… This is a softmod, meaning Linux does not replace the PS5's operating system and does not support a normal dual-boot. You cannot switch directly between the PS5 OS and Linux, and you will need to run the exploit each time you want to boot into Linux. …
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Valve's Proton 11 beta unlocks more playable games and boosts performance for Steam Deck and Linux fans
… Read more : Proton and Linux are 'vectors for cheat developers,' Rust dev Alistair McFarlane says Read more : Battlefield 6 skips Steam Deck, but will run on other handhelds Proton 11 is based on Wine 11 - a new compatibility layer - which brings NTSync kernel driver support by moving parts of the … …
AMD's new CPPC 'Highest Frequency' feature could improve CPU scheduling and boost behavior in Windows 11
… AMD plans to roll out support through the upcoming ACPI 6.7 specification update, with AMD Linux engineer Mario Limonciello noting in the patch series that the register is "under a proposal with ASWG at the moment and trending for inclusion in ACPI 6.7," where it is expected to be formally defined. …
Forza Horizon 6 finally works on the Steam Deck and Linux gaming PCs thanks to a Proton hotfix Valve silently pushed to Steam
… Despite supporting both Windows and SteamOS, the game initially had broken Linux support during the game's advanced access period, causing crashes in-game. …
Windows just saw a dramatic drop in OS market share on Steam as gamers move to Linux
… Windows 11 leads but some gamers are shifting away from Windows to Linux, boosted by SteamOS and growing industry support for Linux gaming. …
Coreboot port almost complete for MSI Pro B850-P AM5 motherboard, current implementation almost boots into Linux
… One of the first consumer boards to get coreboot support on the Intel side was the Z690-A. The MSI Pro B850-P is the first consumer AM5 motherboard that will support coreboot, an open-source BIOS that is supported on a wide variety of typically older laptops, desktops, and server motherboards. …
Intel Panther Lake R spotted in a Linux patch, intended for 'harsh environments'
… These systems support a wider temperature range and better reliability according to Intel's product page , with some SKUs even supporting operating conditions between -40 °C and +100 °C. …