Lenovo’s decision to ship a factory‑installed SteamOS build on the Legion Go 2 — if the reports and early hands‑on checks hold — is the clearest sign yet that the handheld PC market is splitting along software lines, not just hardware specs: the same premium chassis and AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme...
Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 introduces a long‑awaited, opt‑in native NVMe storage path that bypasses the decades‑old SCSI translation layer — and enterprising users have already found they can force the same native NVMe path onto Windows 11 by toggling the same controls. The change is...
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Lenovo’s handheld strategy may be preparing its boldest pivot yet: multiple industry reports claim the company is testing a SteamOS variant of the Legion Go Gen 2 and could put that model on stage at CES 2026 — a move that would directly challenge Windows‑first handheld assumptions and...
Lenovo’s handheld ambitions are taking a potentially decisive pivot: reports suggest the next Legion Go 2 could ship in a “Powered by SteamOS” configuration instead of Windows 11, offering the same high-end hardware but swapping the PC operating system for Valve’s console‑focused Linux build — a...
Microsoft’s new full‑screen Xbox experience for Windows handhelds—sold as a controller‑first, console‑style shell—has begun appearing on existing Windows handheld PCs ahead of the ROG Xbox Ally family’s retail debut, with enthusiasts enabling the interface via Windows 11 25H2 preview builds and...
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Microsoft's new handheld-focused, full‑screen Xbox interface for Windows 11 can already be unlocked on many in‑market Windows handhelds thanks to a Release Preview of the Windows 11 25H2 update and a handful of community-discovered switches — meaning you don't have to wait for the ROG Xbox...
Paul Thurrott’s Windows Weekly episode continues the show’s long-running mix of practical Windows tips, industry gossip, and ecosystem-level analysis — this week touching off from Patch Tuesday and a surprise Windows 11 ISO release, then threading through Microsoft’s return‑to‑office policy...
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Lenovo’s follow-up to the original Legion Go lands as a serious, no-compromise Windows handheld: the Legion Go (8.8″, 2) pairs a brighter, 144 Hz OLED PureSight panel with AMD’s new Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a much larger 74 Whr battery—while keeping the detachable...
Lenovo’s Legion Go S running SteamOS doesn’t just sidestep Windows; it rewrites the handheld’s identity into something leaner, faster to live with, and much closer to the pick‑up‑and‑play promise that made Valve’s own handheld so beloved. By dropping a desktop OS and embracing a console‑like...
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Title: Microsoft’s new “My Apps” tab in the Xbox app for Windows: what it changes for handheld PCs and every PC gamer
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What it is: “My Apps” is a new tab inside the Xbox app for Windows that aggregates third‑party gaming apps and utilities in one controller‑friendly place. Think...
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Lenovo’s decision to ship the Legion Go S with SteamOS turns a capable handheld into a fundamentally different user experience — one that trims Windows bloat, favors console-style simplicity, and magnifies what matters most on a small, high-refresh gaming device.
Overview
Lenovo has released a...
The current surge in PC-style gaming handhelds looks strikingly familiar: a democratic, low-cost champion (Valve’s Steam Deck) sparks a boom, long-established OEMs pile in with premium alternatives, and suddenly the market is crowded with devices trying to one-up each other on raw performance...
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Navigating the shifting landscape of portable PC gaming has never been more exciting, or more complex. The rise of specialized handheld devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S has energized a new wave of hardware innovation, yet it has also exposed acute contrasts in user experience between...
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The rise of the handheld gaming PC has transformed how enthusiasts, casual gamers, and even professionals interact with their favorite titles on the go. With each new iteration, the quest for the “ultimate portable gaming solution” intensifies, spurred by demand from consumers who want...
The Lenovo Legion Go S, now equipped with SteamOS, marks a significant evolution in handheld gaming devices. This transition from Windows 11 to SteamOS has not only streamlined the user experience but also delivered notable performance enhancements, positioning the Legion Go S as a formidable...
When Valve launched the Steam Deck in early 2022, skepticism was rampant. PC gaming had, until then, been a world deeply rooted in desks, massive rigs, and the never-ending chase for ever-more powerful graphics cards. Yet, Valve’s handheld wasn’t just a curiosity—it quickly became the benchmark...
In the rapidly evolving world of portable PC gaming, few developments have sparked as much debate—or excitement—among enthusiasts as the ascent of SteamOS over Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows operating system. Recent benchmark studies performed on the Lenovo Legion Go S, a conspicuously...
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Recent benchmarks have revealed that SteamOS, Valve's Linux-based operating system, delivers superior gaming performance and battery efficiency compared to Windows 11 on Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming device. This development marks a significant shift in the handheld gaming landscape...
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Recent performance benchmarks have revealed that SteamOS significantly outperforms Windows 11 on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming device. This development underscores the growing viability of Linux-based operating systems in the gaming industry, particularly for portable devices...
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