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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How many updates can one device need?
My first and most fundamental grievance with the Rog Ally X is the never-ending update monster constantly chasing me. The agonizing process of booting a Windows handheld after a long break is unmatched. On a Nintendo Switch or a Steam Deck, you run a single system update and play; however, on Ally X, you have to fight through three completely separate, non-coordinating update infrastructure layers. Armory Crate SE, Asus's proprietary launcher, requires firmware adjustments and control-mapping updates. I set those to update. Next, My Asus, which is the hidden secondary system app requiring low-
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FSR 4.1 made older Radeon cards interesting again, but not for the reason AMD wants
…Every major handheld that is currently available on the market, from the Steam Deck to the ROG Ally, runs on AMD silicon. If the math isn't adding up, consider the position…
The Steam Deck taught PC handheld makers the wrong lesson
…Sign in to your XDA account If you take a look at the modern handheld landscape with devices like the ROG Ally X, the Lenovo Legion Go, and the MSI Claw, the…
Microsoft desperately needs to steal this one Linux feature to fix Windows 11, and it's not the package manager
…Microsoft was able to demonstrate that it was possible (at least partially) through the Xbox full screen experience on the ROG Ally devices, which definitively proved that stripping background services yields appreciable…
I revisited the Xbox 360's Metro-style dashboard in 2026 — and it felt more modern than I expected
…It might also be interesting to install it on my ROG Xbox Ally X at some point to see how it functions on a handheld with a smaller screen. This is the…
I used Bazzite instead of SteamOS on my gaming PC, and it does everything SteamOS can't
…Related I already installed SteamOS on the Asus ROG Ally X, and I regret it This needs a little longer in the oven.. Bazzite gives you the part of SteamOS you actually…
SteamOS 3.8 just dramatically improved a lot of handhelds except the Steam Deck itself
…se Spend a few days with a Windows-powered handheld, and the cracks will begin to show. Devices like the ROG Ally or Legion Go are undeniably powerful, but the experience often…
Your charger's specs matter way more than you think, and here's what actually protects your devices
…Game consoles and handhelds PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck (45W) and ROG Xbox Ally X (65W) are essentially small laptops, and should be treated the same for charging needs. Use…
The year of the Linux desktop already happened, just not on desktops
…Asus was first with the original ROG Ally , and it was quickly followed by the likes of the Lenovo Legion Go , MSI Claw, and others. This made Windows-based gaming handhelds much…
SteamOS now runs on every AMD handheld, and Valve didn't even make a big deal about it
…SteamOS now runs across virtually every AMD-powered handheld that's worth mentioning, from the ASUS ROG Ally to the Lenovo Legion Go. What used to require tinkering, forks, or community builds…