Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
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The Z1 Extreme APU seemingly ran out of driver support after two and a half years, which is shockingly short for a mobile device, let alone one marketed as a console replacement. Even with Lenovo promising support until 2029, there's no guarantee of how often those drivers will get updates, and gamers like to see rapid updates that cover upcoming major titles. Support could be minimal, enough to keep the devices operational, or it could be to fix large bugs, but there's no guarantee of anything concrete. Lenovo Legion Go Dimensions Starting at 8.27 x 5.
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I switched to Linux for unconventional reasons, and now I can't go back
…Of course, there are times when I prefer having a GUI when fixing drivers and applications, but the Linux terminal is what eased me into command-line interfaces. Carrying my favorite OS…
DaVinci Resolve just fixed my biggest problem with Linux, and I've run out of reasons to keep Windows
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Windows is still the best OS for gaming, and these 4 things prove it
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I switched to Linux Mint, and it's still the safest bet for people who want Linux without surprises
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…Instead of trying to shoehorn Windows synchronization behavior into existing Linux primitives, it adds a new kernel driver that directly models the Windows NT synchronization object API. It exposes a /dev/ntsync…
Denuvo is finally dead: every PC game protected by the DRM can now be cracked or bypassed
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…Linux snapshot rollback systems are absurdly powerful Some distros can literally undo broken updates in minutes If you've ever dealt with a bad Windows update, driver conflict, or corrupted install, Linux…
Linux doesn't need the terminal anymore, and that's actually great
…people who want to give Linux a try are anxious about using the Terminal, the OS is at a point where you can get a daily driver up and running while running…