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…Games developed for Linux run natively, however, the SteamOS software also includes support for Proton , a compatibility layer that allows games developed for Windows to be played on the Linux-based SteamOS…
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…Linux gamers will no longer have that syncing feeling With NTSYNC's implementation into the Linux kernel, it should improve performance for Wine users and compatibility for Proton users. If you can…
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Marathon's Free Week is here, but Bungie is still blocking Linux/Steam Deck. Here is how we can take action.
Hi everyone, This week, the new extraction shooter Marathon is running a free-to-play open play week. Unfortunately, Linux and Steam Deck players are completely locked out of the fun. Is this due to a major technical com…
Proton-CachyOS 11 has been released!
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Should I switch from Win 11 to Linux? Gamer + office work, intermediate skill level
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SDL Adds Policy To Forbid LLM/AI Generated Code Contributions
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Wine 11.6 Begins Reviving Its Android Driver
…Back in 2024 was talk of Wine on Android with DXVK/VKD3D-Proton plus FEX for running Windows games on Android but not too much on that "Cassia" effort since. Going back…
Best VPN for Windows PCs 2026: Browse the Web, Torrent, Stream and Game Privately
…But Privado, unlike Proton, hasn’t been audited, making it a poor choice for anyone remotely concerned about privacy. If you need more servers and greater manual control, Proton’s paid plans…
Windows is learning Linux's best tricks, while Linux is learning Windows' best tricks
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Fedora Linux 44 Launches With Gnome 50, KDE Plasma 6.6
…For starters, Fedora 44 now includes the NTSync driver, and it is enabled by default, enabling some impressive performance and stability improvements in certain games and with the most recent Proton and…
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…Valve's Verified program categorises Steam games based on their performance on Valve's hardware and compatibility with Proton, which makes it possible for Windows games to run on Linux. The Verified…