A recent benchmark from PC Games Hardware suggests that, at least for some games, Proton has nearly eliminated the ...

So I tried a distro I'd never used before: Bodhi Linux. This distro epitomizes lightweight and is quite unlike any of the ...

Linux gaming benchmarks on Bazzite, real numbers using Mango HUD, showing AMD leading in several titles, so you can pick ...

There are plenty of gaming-focused Linux distros out there, and most of them are great if you want a smooth starting point ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. I once had a conversation with an Ubuntu Budgie developer who ...

Loss32 is more than just another Linux distribution — it’s a focused attempt to unlock the potential of underpowered ...

Hytale will have a native Linux version, but no official, outright Steam Deck support, when it launches in early access next week.

I've been doing some work lately evaluating various Linux desktop environments on low-end hardware. I've put a lot of time into this and I've gotten some interesting results, so I thought I'd share ...

Linux doesn’t hide the system behind guardrails. Here’s why its freedom, flexibility, and control still outclass the ...

In previous articles, we looked at how to configure the kernel as well as the key components of an embedded operating system (OS). This new article focuses on the hardware components of embedded Linux ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...