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Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance

AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows.
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A new Windows alternative could launch on PCs later this year

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How to dual boot Linux and Windows

The Dell Precision 5860.

The 6 best Linux desktop PCs in 2024

What is Linux

How to install Ubuntu on a Windows computer

Respec with Jacob Roach

Proton and Nier: Automata — the untold story behind what makes the Steam Deck tick

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Billions of Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance

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Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer

MNT Pocket Reform is a complete laptop in 7 inches.

MNT Pocket Reform is a complete Linux laptop in 7 inches

Best Chromebook apps

How to install Linux on a Chromebook with our simple guide

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The best Linux distros for 2022

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Intel just fixed a major issue with its graphics cards

Library filters on the Steam Deck.

How to check if your games will work on the Steam Deck

Thousands of games can be played on the Steam Deck, and there are two very easy ways to check if your library is playable on Valve's handheld PC.
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Vivaldi builds mail, calendar, and feed reader right into your browser

Vivaldi has just added a slew of quality-of-life updates to its browser, including a built-in email client, calendar, and feed reader. Should rivals worry?
A laptop running Linux with a controller sitting on it.

I uninstalled Windows on my gaming PC, and I don’t want to go back

Windows is the go-to platform for gaming, but support for everyone's favorite penguin has been growing. Is now finally the time for Linux gaming to shine?
Best Chromebook apps

The best VPN for Linux for 2022

Although Linux is a more secure OS than others, some of these best VPNs for Linux can help bolster your online data and privacy.
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Give your router new superpowers by installing DD-WRT

If you've got an older router kicking around, give it a new job. DD-WRT lets you configure all sorts of things, thereby allowing for expanded functionality.
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How to get Steam on a Chromebook

Most Chromebooks aren't designed for gaming, but you can still install your Steam games if they have a Linux version. Here's how to get Steam on a Chromebook.
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How to play Among Us on your Chromebook

Among Us is a highly popular multiplayer game that's slowly becoming available on most platforms. This guide shows you how to play Among Us on your Chromebook.
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How to schedule a Zoom meeting

Need to schedule a Zoom meeting but have no idea where to start? We'll take you through the process from start to finish and get you chatting in no time at all.
windows 10 october update

The May 2019 update for Windows 10 is live. Here’s how to get your hands on it

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All Chromebooks launched in 2019 will be Linux-ready out of the box

Google revealed at this year’s Google I/O that all of the Chromebooks launched in 2019 will have the ability to run Linux “right out of the box.” This covers all 2019 Chromebooks, including Intel and ARM-based ones. There are also other planned, developer-friendly Chromebook improvements.
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Windows 10 is getting a Linux kernel, starting with Insider builds this summer

A Linux kernel will be included in Windows 10 starting with summer 2019’s Insider builds. The kernel is expected to be included in the latest version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux and will initially be based on the most recent stable release of Linux, version 4.19.
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Older Chromebooks may not run Linux programs due to outdated software

Not all Chromebooks will support Linux software when the feature comes to Chrome OS later this year. Fourteen devices may be excluded from the list including Google’s own Chromebook Pixel introduced in 2015. The list consists of four models from Acer, four models from Asus, two from AOpen, and more.
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Dell has a new Developer Edition mobile workstation with Ubuntu, 3 more on way

Dell's Barton George introduced four new Developer Edition mobile workstations that will ship with Ubuntu. Available now, the Precision 3530 has a starting price of $942. It will soon be followed by the Precision 5530, 7530, and 7730 models.They're mostly based on 8th-Gen Intel Core and Xeon CPUs.
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Microsoft wants to stuff Linux, not Windows 10, into Internet of Things devices

Microsoft introduced a new end-to-end platform for Internet of Things devices called Azure Sphere. It consists of a new microcontroller chip backed by a new Linux-based operating system. Microsoft likely chose Linux due to its open-source roots, given Azure Sphere is an open platform.
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Mysterious ‘Ataribox’ console finally gets a name and pre-order window

Atari released the official name of its upcoming "Ataribox" console along with the month when the company reveals its pre-order details.
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If you bought an original PlayStation 3, you could be $65 richer

After years of arguments, a settlement has finally been reached in the PlayStation 3 class-action lawsuit. If you purchased one of the original consoles, here's how to claim your settlement.
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Microsoft’s quantum computing language is now available for MacOS

Microsoft released MacOS and Linux versions of its Q# development language and quantum development kit, extending the reach of its quantum computing efforts.
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The city of Barcelona is dumping Windows in favor of Linux

The Spanish city of Barcelona is ending its reliance on Microsoft products in favor of free, open-source alternatives.
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Qualcomm is working on patches to address Meltdown and Spectre flaws

An exploit that's applicable to all modern CPUs requires an operating system fix that will slow down system performance in some cases.
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Vivaldi now supports Linux on ARM chips, including Raspberry Pi 3

Vivaldi said on December 5 that it now offers a version of its web browser that runs on Linux devices using ARM-based processors.

Tiny Core 8.0 is a desktop operating system that only needs 16 megabytes of storage

With a disk image size of just 16 megabytes -- yes, megabytes -- Tiny Core 8.0 is a truly minuscule desktop operating system.
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Canonical is canceling its Unity8, phone, and convergence projects

Ubuntu developer Canonical is ending development on Unity8, phone, and convergence, and will focus instead on the cloud and IoT.