PC gamers hate Windows 11 and are embracing Linux – here's how Microsoft hopes to win them back

I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and during that time, Microsoft’s operating systems (first MS-DOS, then various ...
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How to replace your favorite Windows apps on Linux (with better ones)

Switch from Windows to Linux without losing your favorite apps. These alternatives make the transition easier and more ...

Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas

On the desktop, in your hands, even on an Arm chip, Windows wants to be best.

My favorite Linux search tools make it easier to find your files - no command line needed

Why bother with complicated regular expressions when you can point and click your way to finding the files and folders you need?

The 7 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 - including my favorite

Ubuntu Game Pack includes Steam, Lutris, Itch.io, and Game Jolt, as well as PlayOnLinux, CrossOver, Wine, DosBox, ScummVM, and more. Some of those options are free, while others are pay-to-play or ...

How to Get Games on Your Retro Gaming Handheld

Gaming on a Linux or Android-based handheld can come with a lot of variety, but also takes more setup work than just slapping ...

Benchmarks show Windows can still outperform SteamOS on dedicated GPUs

Recent benchmarks from Ars Technica show that SteamOS' performance advantage over Windows 11 largely evaporates and sometimes ...

10 Best Uses For Your Steam Deck (That Aren't Gaming)

Sure, you can play games on your Steam Deck -- but did you know that with the right software, you could create music, read ...