Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
…When I say most users would pick a "Linux handheld" over a Windows platform, I don't mean they would necessarily choose a Steam Deck over an ASUS ROG Ally or a…
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I've been running SteamOS on a non-Steam mini PC, and it makes a better living room console than I expected
…Valve keeps winning with Steam Valve launched Steam for its own digital game and update distribution, but it eventually morphed into the leading platform for PC gaming. The company then decided to…
Linux is the best way to run Android apps on your PC, and it's not close
…App compatibility also seems pretty solid so far, and I've been able to use almost anything I want. What's even better is that there's a Linux app called waydroid…
The year of the Linux desktop already happened, just not on desktops
…Valve changed everything The Steam Deck was a revolution Valve, best known for its gaming platform Steam, had been trying to disrupt the PC market for some time. While it was a…
The best cheap Linux-based desktop you can buy was never designed to run Linux
…choice, and the comfort of boring compatibility. The M1 Mac mini offers excellent hardware for the money, but it is not the most open platform. That tension is part of the deal…
I tried an open-source Figma alternative, and its AI does what Figma's can't
…OpenPencil is aimed at solo UX/UI designers and small teams who want a Figma-adjacent workflow without the subscription or the closed platform dependency. You get a real vector editor with…
I stopped using motion sensors after my smart home learned to read my PC's state
…Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple App Store See at Google Play Store See at Home Assistant
Plex stopped being worth it, so I switched to this open-source alternative instead
…I've paid for the mobile apps on every platform, and I was an early adopter when a lifetime Plex Pass first became available. But recent changes have soured me on the…
I turned my Windows 11 handheld into a retro gaming beast with this app
…That said, the app still offers simple, easy-to-access Quick Settings, like turning AutoSave and Bezels on, changing the aspect ratio for different platform eras, adjusting the resolution, and more. If…
Windows 11's worst problem on good hardware is death by a thousand background tasks
…Out-of-the-box optimization has never been the platform's strongest suit, and on the latest iteration, the "service-heavy" approach is becoming a burden to bear for many users who…