SteamOS promised a streamlined, console-like experience for PC gaming handhelds, yet installing it on a device not designed from the ground up to support it can lead to more headaches than hoped-for improvements. One early adopter recently shared their experience running SteamOS on the Asus ROG...
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With Windows 10 approaching its end of life and Windows 11 locking out millions of older PCs with strict hardware requirements, a crossroads confronts many Windows loyalists: stick with aging software and risk security holes, upgrade hardware (often unnecessarily), or strike out into new...
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The recent arrival of CrossOver 25 represents a momentous leap in the ongoing campaign to dissolve the historically unshakable grip that Windows holds over PC gaming and productivity software. For decades, the prospect of running Windows applications—especially video games—on macOS or Linux has...
Few moments in PC gaming’s history have disrupted the ecosystem quite as forcefully as Steam Deck’s arrival and the subsequent emergence of projects like Bazzite. For decades, Windows was the unchallenged king for desktop gamers, not just because it came pre-installed on every major PC, but...
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Microsoft Drops Windows 10 Support in 2025: Time to Upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft's support update announcement has set off a chain reaction, prompting enthusiasts and everyday users alike to re-examine their upgrade plans. With Windows 10 support officially ending on October 14, 2025, users...
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Tick, tock, tick, tock—the countdown to October 14, 2025 blares like the world’s most irritating reminder alarm for Windows 10 users everywhere, warning of impending software doom.
The End-of-Support Specter: What’s Really at Stake?
On this fateful October day, Microsoft shall officially retire...
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Every time my tower PC’s boot menu flashes up those two familiar choices—Windows 11 or (insert latest quirky Linux distribution here)—I know which one I’m picking. The world’s most popular desktop operating system, with its splashy tiles and incessant notifications, gets a sullen side-eye. My...
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Booting up my desk every morning, I'm greeted by a familiar glow: the dual-boot menu, digital Switzerland for operating systems, offering refuge to both Windows 11 and whatever Linux distribution is currently in my rotation. Yet, day after day, despite the technical parity, the shiny flourishes...
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A Tale of Two Operating Systems: Unmasking the Intel Lunar Lake Xe2 Experience
In today’s world of increasingly competitive graphics performance, Intel’s Lunar Lake platforms have started to make waves, even on Linux. Benchmarks comparing the Intel Xe2 graphics on Windows 11 versus Ubuntu 25.04...
Linux gaming has come a long way from being viewed as a mere hobby for tinkerers. Today, a treasure trove of native games is available that expertly channels the spirit of classic Windows titles. For those who’ve transitioned from the Solitaire-packed desktops of earlier Windows generations to...
Let's begin our exploration into CrossOver 25 with a deep dive into CodeWeavers’ update that’s turning heads among gamers on macOS and Linux. In an era where Windows 11 users are voicing frustrations over forced updates, hardware restrictions, and a pronounced push towards AI features...
For decades, Windows has been the default choice for PC gaming—but what if you could streamline and tailor your gaming experience even further? Enter Bazzite, an unofficial take on a SteamOS-like interface that brings a fresh perspective to gaming PCs. Far from being just another Linux...
Welcome to a showdown that feels like a heavyweight match between Windows 11 and Linux, brought to you by Intel’s fresh-off-the-press Arc B-Series “Battlemage” graphics cards. Geeky? Maybe. Exciting? Absolutely. Let’s dive in to explore how Intel’s latest GPUs, spearheaded by the B580, stack up...
In a realm where speed, performance, and user satisfaction drive success, Windows 11 faces a looming threat to its dominance in the PC gaming landscape. As gamers increasingly revel in the world of Linux, especially in the wake of the popular Steam Deck, Microsoft must take heed. A recent...
In a recent blog entry on GamingOnLinux, authored by Liam Dawe, the discussion revolves around a slew of articles speculating about the implications of Microsoft's upcoming updates to Windows 11 and the potential changes to the Windows kernel. Some narratives in the tech community suggest that...
In the increasingly competitive landscape of gaming, Linux has recently started to shine, particularly against the widely-utilized Windows 11. The evolving conversation about gaming on Linux reflects not just minor improvements, but a significant shift driven by open-source enthusiasts and...
Recent analyses have revealed a fascinating trend: AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are exhibiting superior gaming performance on Linux as compared to Windows 11. This emerging landscape is stirring discussions within the gaming community, particularly among Windows Forum users who rely on...