Immutable Linux sounded bulletproof until I tried to use it
… The very first reboot after installation and setting up my user account was stuck at the loading screen. …
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SteamOS couldn’t revive my old GPU, so I went with this non-Bazzite distro instead
… My first attempt involved using the wget tool to grab an older version of the GPU drivers and installing them manually, but the nvidia-smi utility failed to detect my card even after a reboot. …
Lossless Scaling is the only Steam Deck plugin worth your time, and here's why
… I didn't read the instructions first time around, which is why there's an angry red reminder in the screenshots above, but after a quick installation, that turned green. Then you tap the Install lsfg-v button to set up the lsfg-vk Vulkan layer that handles the translations. …
Ubuntu 26.04 will block your upgrade on Thursday if your containers still use cgroup v1
… A sudo pacman -S B sudo apt install C sudo yum install D sudo dnf add Correct! Ubuntu uses the APT Advanced Package Tool system, and 'sudo apt install' is the standard command for installing software from the terminal. …
I'm switching to Linux for gaming — here's why
… For one, RetroArch is easier to install on Linux, depending on your distro: just go to your distro's app store and install the RetroArch app, choosing whether to install it as a Flatpak, Snap, or native app if asked. …
AMD's fTPM is still causing random stutters, but the fix could cost you money
… The first is a BIOS update, which, if you haven't already applied it and it's available for your board, is the right first step. Check your motherboard manufacturer's website for the latest UEFI firmware and install it. …
I used Bazzite instead of SteamOS on my gaming PC, and it does everything SteamOS can't
… Bazzite gives you the part of SteamOS you actually want The gaming-first configuration is perfect The biggest reason Bazzite works so well on a gaming PC is simple: it understands why people like SteamOS in the first place. …
Valve's Steam Machine delay forced me to DIY, and honestly it's better this way
… I always thought the old installer was more convoluted than it needed to be, so this is a very welcome improvement. Once the installation finishes, the initial setup is fairly easy, too. …
Sunshine and Moonlight let me build my own game streaming service for the cost of one GPU
… Related 4 reasons why a Sunshine + Moonlight setup is better than Parsec While it's not the best option for remote desktop setups, a Sunshine and Moonlight combo is perfect for gamers Getting my own game streaming service online It was easier than I first thought To test Sunshine and Moonlight out … …
I switched my gaming handheld from Windows to Bazzite, and I can't go back
… Windows feels out of place on a gaming handheld Desktop-first design fails to make the experience feel seamless At first, it might make complete sense to run Windows on a gaming handheld. …