Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Linux promises freedom from Windows, but it demands something harder in return

Less bloat, more fumbling. While Linux offers more control than Windows, that control comes with a bigger time and energy ...

PC gaming still has accessbility issues, and Linux gaming doubly so

Trying to play PC games with my little boy highlights how Linux is still not ready for prime time.
TweakTown

Windows just saw a dramatic drop in OS market share on Steam as gamers move to Linux

Steam gamers on PC are playing on Linux, with Valve's own SteamOS being the most popular variant. Meanwhile, Windows market share has dropped.
Liliputing

Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source (mostly)

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a set of software tools that basically lets you install and run native Linux applications on a Windows PC without rebooting ...
Tbreak

Linux gaming reaches 5.3% on Steam, Windows drops below 93%

Steam Deck's success pushes Linux gaming to an unprecedented 5.3% market share milestone while Windows drops below 93% for ...
ZDNet

I got tired of Windows 11, so I converted this Mini PC into a Linux powerhouse - here's how

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
PC Magazine

I Gave Up on Windows 11. Linux Mint Is Simply Better in 7 Big Ways

I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and video editing, operating systems, and web browsers. Prior to my current role, I covered software and apps for ...