Linux gaming needs immutable distros more than it needs freedom
…That's not really the case with immutable distros because each release of the distro is a full system image, so as a developer, you can target a specific software stack. The…
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VS Code is no longer the default for me – here is the tool that finally broke the habit
…But thanks to its major 1.0 release, Zed has officially transitioned from a promising experiment to my primary development environment. Here is why I finally broke a years-long habit and…
I finally understand why Valve abandoned the Steam Machine — the Steam Deck just proved it
…These were released alongside one another but have already faced rolling release window slippages due to these exact storage constraints. As a result, the Steam Machine still doesn't have a confirmed…
I stopped recommending most Linux desktops, and here's what I tell people to use instead
…and release cycle. While volunteers still play a crucial role in their development, these two desktop environments are also backed by companies that have a financial interest in the desktops' stability, usability…
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11, and these 4 upcoming features prove it
…expense of stability, which is what the Windows Insider program was for from the beginning. We don't yet know if this page will also be available on stable releases of Windows…
FSR 4.1 will be the best thing to happen to handheld PCs this year, and the timing couldn't be more perfect
…AMD's FSR 4.1 , based on machine-learning-based reconstruction, directly addresses these shortcomings, delivering sharper detail preservation, smoother camera motion, and considerably better stability in certain titles involving dense foliage…
I kept track of every Windows 11 update that broke something this year, and the list is getting long
…KB5079391 was an optional non-security preview release carrying around 29 changes, including some accessibility improvements and AI-adjacent features, but shortly after it went out, reports emerged that it was failing…
I blamed my budget CPU for poor performance until I checked these 4 things instead
…A large number of Windows 11 updates released just this year have broken something, and the list keeps growing. Perhaps one of the most notable is KB5074109 released in January 2026, which…
Every month Windows gets an emergency patch, and I'm running out of reasons to stay
…Windows 11 is an operating system that runs on millions of devices, and Microsoft releases monthly updates without fail. These updates are essential because they prioritize your device’s security, patch newly…
I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried
…If you happen to have an old smartphone or tablet collecting dust, and it has a decent battery and Wi-Fi stability with your network, it may be worth converting to a…