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Discussion around Proton is split between Linux gaming support and a VPN deal. One thread covers a new Decky plugin for watching achievements in Proton/Wine games and another reports a compatibility issue with RPG Maker MV on Proton Hotfix, while a separate headline promotes 70% off Proton VPN.

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Key Takeaway Proton is showing up in both Linux gaming troubleshooting and a major Proton VPN promotion, with users focused on compatibility and savings.
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Proton is showing up in both Linux gaming troubleshooting and a major Proton VPN promotion, with users focused on compatibility and savings.

Discussion around Proton is split between Linux gaming support and a VPN deal. One thread covers a new Decky plugin for watching achievements in Proton/Wine games and another reports a compatibility issue with RPG Maker MV on Proton Hotfix, while a separate headline promotes 70% off Proton VPN.

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AppleInsider · 4d ago
Stay safe & browse the internet freely with 70% off Proton VPN

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Decky plugin Sentinel beta watches achievements for proton/wine games
Compatibility issue RPG Maker MV has an issue with Proton Hotfix on Linux Mint
VPN deal Proton VPN is advertised at 70% off

What to Watch

  • Watch the Linux_Gaming community for follow-up reports on Sentinel beta compatibility and achievement tracking. r/Linux_Gaming
  • Track whether the RPG Maker MV issue on Proton Hotfix gets a workaround or updated fix in Linux Mint threads. XDA Developers
  • Look for the Proton VPN deal details on AppleInsider to see how long the 70% discount remains active. AppleInsider

Recent signals

  • Issue when using RPG Maker MV with Proton Hotfix on Linux Mint XDA Developers
  • Sentinel decky plugin (beta) - An achievement watcher for proton/wine games r/Linux_Gaming
  • Stay safe & browse the internet freely with 70% off Proton VPN AppleInsider
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xda-developers.com

Proton Drive just got 3x faster, and Linux users will finally get what they've been asking for

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4d ago Simon Batt
xda-developers.com

Proton is better than ever before, but here's why I still prefer gaming on Windows 11

It's the ecosystem, not the layer

12d ago Abhinav Raj
appleinsider.com

Stay safe & browse the internet freely with up to 70% off Proton VPN

Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are basically a required utility in 2026 if you want to browse the internet without being tracked. Get Proton VPN at up to 70% off a two-year subscription.

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pcworld.com

Proton Mail now lets you send and receive Gmail, with one big catch

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engadget.com

Proton Mail aims to make it easier for you to transition away from Gmail and ditch Google - Engadget

Proton claims that managing your Gmail messages through its service offers you more privacy.

12d ago Kris Holt

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