When Lenovo introduced the Legion Go S to the market, it stirred excitement not just for its ambitious hardware but, more importantly, for its software choices. As the first mainstream third-party handheld to ship officially with SteamOS, the Legion Go S immediately entered a fierce debate: can...
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As users across the world consider what comes after Windows 10, especially ahead of its looming end-of-life, the question of running indispensable Windows applications on Linux has never been more urgent. For many, the refusal of Windows 11 to support older hardware is the last straw in a...
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The surge in popularity of handheld gaming PCs has led to a crucial question for both manufacturers and players: which operating system delivers the best blend of performance, portability, and user experience? Microsoft’s Windows 11, typically the mainstream OS for desktops and laptops, faces...
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For gamers exploring the cutting edge of portable PC gaming, the arrival of official SteamOS support for Lenovo’s Legion Go S has set the scene for a significant shake-up in a market long-dominated by Windows. While Microsoft’s operating system remains the default on the vast majority of...
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Handheld gaming PCs have seen a renaissance in recent years, with devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally capturing the imagination of gamers craving portability without sacrificing power. Yet, as this new form factor matures, an uncomfortable truth is emerging: Microsoft’s Windows...
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When Lenovo unveiled its Legion Go S gaming handheld, tech enthusiasts and portable gaming aficionados quickly drew comparisons with established market leaders—especially Valve’s Steam Deck. At CES 2025, Lenovo introduced not just a single device, but two nearly identical variants differentiated...
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When Lenovo announced the Legion Go S, a sleek gaming handheld available in both white and black variants, most observers simply expected minor differences between the two—color, perhaps, or included software. Yet the industry has been seized by a shockwave following the initial direct...
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Spending nearly a decade regularly switching between Linux distributions is not just a test of patience and curiosity—it’s a living testament to the variety and depth that the Linux ecosystem has to offer. Few operating systems can spark such loyalty—or provoke such strong, divisive...
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The Lenovo Legion Go S has emerged as a notable contender in the handheld gaming market, offering configurations with both Windows 11 and SteamOS. This dual-OS approach provides a unique opportunity to assess the performance and user experience differences between the two systems on identical...
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SteamOS has always occupied a singular space in the PC gaming landscape, a Linux-based operating system tailored by Valve to deliver a seamless console-like experience on the Steam Deck. With the launch of SteamOS 3.7, Valve is decisively extending the tent beyond its own hardware, opening...
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The handheld PC gaming landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent months, and it’s not because of any single hardware launch or viral game title. Instead, the revolution is all about software—specifically Valve’s latest leap forward with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system at the...
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Lenovo Legion Go S: A Mixed Bag of Premium Looks and Windows Woes
Lenovo’s latest attempt at a handheld gaming PC—the Legion Go S with Windows 11—has certainly stirred up debate in the portable gaming realm. Despite showcasing a refined design and a promising form factor, this device stumbles...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Linux distributions, LastOS emerges as a distinctive remix of Linux Mint 22.1, tailored to bridge the gap for Windows users transitioning to Linux. Crafted by Glenn Chugg, also known as LiveFreeDead, LastOS leverages the Penguins' Eggs remastering tool to offer...
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For decades, the world of desktop operating systems has been dominated by a familiar battle: Windows versus everything else. As someone who grew up living and breathing Windows—from the pixelated charm of Windows 3.1, through the game-changing Windows XP era, to the ambitious pushes of Windows...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 draws ever closer, millions of users are facing an uncomfortable crossroads: whether to move to the increasingly restrictive world of Windows 11, risk security vulnerabilities by sticking with an unsupported operating system, or embrace a whole new way of...
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As Microsoft prepares to sunset support for Windows 10 this October, millions of users face an uncomfortable dilemma: upgrade to Windows 11 and meet its tighter hardware and account requirements, or risk navigating an increasingly insecure digital world without ongoing security patches and...
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With more than a billion PCs in the world and StatCounter data indicating that 71 percent run Windows, Microsoft’s stranglehold on the desktop remains robust—but not unshakeable. As of this writing, around 4 percent of desktops worldwide operate on Linux, representing tens of millions of users...
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For years, the global desktop operating system market has been dominated by Microsoft Windows, cementing itself as the go-to platform for both homes and businesses. StatCounter data cited in recent analysis still places Windows atop the desktop OS hierarchy, with about 71 percent usage among...
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With the end of Windows 10 support drawing closer, a significant shift is underway in the gaming community: more and more players are migrating to Windows 11, marking a notable change in operating system preferences across the global PC gaming landscape. According to Valve’s most recent Steam...
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Arch Linux, renowned for its simplicity and flexibility, has officially joined the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ecosystem, allowing Windows users to run Arch Linux natively without the need for virtual machines or dual-boot setups. This integration is the result of a collaborative effort...
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