Windows handheld owners are switching to Linux, and here's why it's a game-changer
… The performance data has been here all this time, and yet, it took Microsoft an inexcusably long time to act on what the community had proven. …
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Bazzite is what most Linux gaming distros wish they were
… CachyOS See at CachyOS Related Bazzite isn't the Windows gaming replacement everyone hopes it is But it's still a great Linux OS for gaming Bazzite is probably the best gaming distro for most people Thanks to its immutability, comprehensive out-of-the-box configuration, and excellent performance, B… …
A Valve engineer just stopped Linux from stealing VRAM from your 8GB GPU
… The end result means far better game performance loss protection on Linux, especially on 8GB and lower VRAM. Related Wine has been translating Windows games to Linux since 1993, but Proton is what made it effortless Wine is the foundation that makes gaming on Linux possible.
Denuvo is finally dead: every PC game protected by the DRM can now be cracked or bypassed
… Hypervisor bypasses work, but needs disabled Windows security and may hurt performance. …
Fedora 44 will automatically make your Windows games run faster, no tweaks required
… Now, thanks to the efforts from several sources, such as Valve with Proton, it seems like 2026 may be the year of gaming on Linux after all. But here's something not everyone knows: when Fedora 44 comes out, people will likely notice improved performance in their games. …
I'm excited for the next generation of Linux distros, and for one big reason
… Game companies have to shift their focus to the growing Linux gaming user base and allow their cheat prevention software to support it. More surprises ahead Gaming wasn’t Linux’s forte, but the increased development and performance enhancements suggest a strong intent to make it gaming worthy. …
CachyOS beats Windows 11 in Cyberpunk 2077 and Space Marine 2 in a new gaming benchmark
… Now, games using Steam's Proton compatibility layer on Linux are rivaling Windows 11's performance, and it doesn't seem the 'best OS for gaming' is keeping hold of its crown for much longer. …
Linux gaming is almost there, but 3 missing pieces keep me booting into Windows
… When I think about the advantages of gaming on Linux versus the effort it asks of me, I lean heavily in favor of Windows, even if I have to accept slightly inferior gaming performance. …
I switched my gaming handheld from Windows to Bazzite, and I can't go back
… Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new gaming hardware, testing system performance, and keeping up with developments across the broader tech landscape. …
Linux gaming still breaks in ways that make normal people give up
… And it doesn't just come down to performance or compatibility problems. There's a known bug with Bazzite, the most popular gaming distro, that I ran into recently, where using the "switch accounts" function on Steam completely bricks your Steam installation. …