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Lenovo’s next handheld may finally give Windows-weary gamers a true alternative: leaked press renders and slides circulating ahead of IFA 2025 show the Legion Go 2 pictured running Valve’s SteamOS, suggesting Lenovo could sell at least one SteamOS-flavored Legion Go 2 alongside Windows 11 models...

I switched my gaming desktop to a Linux-based distro two months ago, and the experience was less like a perilous migration and more like finally closing a noisy, intrusive door: games launched, performance was excellent for the titles I care about, and nobody tried to sell me a subscription...

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...

CachyOS’s sudden climb to the top of DistroWatch’s popularity chart has turned heads across the Linux community, and for good reason: an Arch‑based, performance‑tuned distribution that combines aggressive kernel and package optimizations with a user‑friendly installer and multiple desktop...

Lenovo’s decision to ship the Legion Go S with Valve’s SteamOS turns a capable but unfocused handheld into a genuinely competitive, purpose-built gaming device — and in practical terms, that change matters more than the hardware revisions themselves. The SteamOS model trims the Windows desktop...

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...

Lenovo’s decision to ship the Legion Go S with Valve’s SteamOS transforms what was a competent, if occasionally clumsy, Windows handheld into a lean, game-first portable that convinced at least one reviewer it could replace a Windows PC for many everyday gaming needs. rview SteamOS started as...

Lenovo’s decision to ship the Legion Go S with SteamOS has done more than change an operating system — it remade the handheld into a lean, game-first machine that convinced at least one reviewer they no longer miss their Windows PC for portable play. The swap from a full Windows 11 environment...

Lenovo's decision to ship the Legion Go S with SteamOS rather than Windows turns what was a competent handheld into a focused, streamlined gaming device — one that, in everyday use, makes the compromises of a full Windows install feel unnecessary for many players. Background SteamOS started life...

The end of support for Windows 10 is no longer a distant speck on the horizon—it's right around the corner, and for millions of PC users, that looming October 14, 2025 deadline marks a pivotal moment. Microsoft’s message is unambiguous: after that date, Windows 10 will stop receiving free...

A new wave of excitement is rippling across the PC gaming community, driven not by another Windows update, but by the dramatic progress of SteamOS and its popular derivatives like Bazzite. For years, Windows has dominated gaming desktops, bolstered by extensive first-party support, game...

Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS has upended expectations for portable PC gaming, arriving as a slimmer, lighter, and more affordable rival to the established Steam Deck and a clear alternative to high-powered Windows-based handhelds. This product marks not just an evolutionary step for...

Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS is rapidly reshaping the landscape of PC gaming, with new data from Steam’s July 2025 Hardware & Software survey illustrating a notable shift in user preference away from Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows 11. According to the survey, SteamOS market share surged by...

Valve’s ambitious gamble on Linux-based SteamOS is beginning to pay off, as the OS quietly erodes Windows 11’s supremacy in the gaming space. Latest data from the July 2025 Steam Hardware & Software survey shows SteamOS posting its highest growth rate yet, while Microsoft’s flagship Windows 11...

A subtle yet unmistakable shift is underway in the PC gaming world—a space long dominated by Windows—thanks to fresh data from Valve’s July 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. While Windows retains a formidable 95.1% market share among Steam users, Linux, most notably via SteamOS and the...

Linux continues to spark debate within the desktop computing world, often hailed for its security, flexibility, and open-source ethos, yet consistently shadowed by the long-standing complaint: a perceived lack of application support compared to Windows. Despite this reputation, for a growing...

As the end of Windows 10 support approaches, a significant shift is occurring in the gaming community, with an increasing number of gamers transitioning to Windows 11. This trend is underscored by recent data from Valve's Steam Hardware and Software Survey, which reveals that as of July 2025...

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...

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...

Leaving behind the familiarity of Windows 11 in favor of Linux is a journey that, for many, can seem intimidating at first glance. The learning curve, the perception of complexity, and the sheer amount of choice in the Linux universe are enough to give even tech-savvy users pause. Yet, for those...