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...
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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...
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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...
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SteamOS is disrupting the gaming world, challenging long-held assumptions about the supremacy of Windows as the preferred PC gaming operating system, and recent benchmarks have ignited a fresh debate within the community. Independent testing conducted across multiple modern games has revealed a...
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A surge of interest in handheld gaming PCs has prompted fierce debate over which operating system best unleashes their true capabilities. In a head-to-head comparison, YouTuber Dave2D put Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS and Microsoft’s Windows 11 through their paces on Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld...
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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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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 handheld gaming devices, the ASUS ROG Ally X has emerged as a compelling contender. However, as recent discussions highlight, it still faces significant competition from the Valve Steam Deck, particularly when it comes to software experience. A piece published...
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