Linux News and Articles

Bazzite 45 brings better drivers, faster updates, and more handheld support

Bazzite means to bring a SteamOS-like gaming experience to desktop PCs. Version 45 upgrades to Fedora 45 with newer graphics drivers, KDE Plasma 6.8, and GNOME 51. It also expands handheld compatibility, adds network optimizations, and introduces an anti-cheat compatibility checker.

By Ivan Franco, November 5, 2026, 4:23 PM

Software AI

CentOS co-founder creates a Linux-compatible kernel in just 11 days, with AI doing almost all the coding

The 139,000 lines of code can already boot Rocky Linux 10

By Zo Ahmed, November 3, 2026, 6:15 AM 9 comments

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Kali Linux 2026.3 adds six security tools, updated KDE Plasma and Linux kernel

Kali Linux 2026.3 introduces six new security tools, including RustScan for port scanning, Dalfox for XSS testing, and Katana for web crawling. The update also brings KDE Plasma 6.7 with per-screen virtual desktops, Linux kernel 7.1.5, 126 updated packages, and refreshed build scripts with Docker and Podman support.

By Ivan Franco, October 28, 2026, 12:35 PM

Gaming Software

Steam on Linux is going 64-bit as Valve leans harder on the platform

New latest beta also moves the Linux client into its own Steam Runtime container

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 19, 2026, 4:33 PM

Software Security

Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not

Do Linux operating systems really need an antivirus, though?

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 16, 2026, 3:40 PM 24 comments

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Steam adds new Big Picture features, faster startup, and better Linux compatibility

Valve continues to bring Steam closer to a console-like experience across TVs, handhelds, and Linux PCs. The latest update introduces Big Art Mode, customizable screensavers, faster startup, and improvements to Remote Play and Steam Input. Linux users gain Proton support for non-Steam Windows games.

By Ivan Franco, October 14, 2026, 10:36 AM

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Raspberry Pi Desktop returns to PCs and Macs after four years

Raspberry Pi Desktop is back with a lightweight and free Linux environment for PCs and Intel-based Macs. Ideal for breathing new life into older computers, the latest release moves to Debian 13 (Trixie) with 64-bit support, a refreshed interface, and Raspberry Pi Connect for remote access. Run it from a USB drive with persistent storage or install it directly on your PC.

By Ivan Franco, October 8, 2026, 2:22 PM

Software Microsoft

The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft

The Dutch government wants to replace US software with Linux and open-source alternatives

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 29, 2026, 1:16 PM 60 comments

Gaming Software

Modders are turning Android handhelds into "mini" Steam Decks

SteamOS for Arm used in the Steam Frame is giving devs a head start on Ayn, Ayaneo, and Retroid devices

Connecting the dots: Valve recently released an official port of SteamOS for Arm devices alongside the Steam Frame headset. Now, modders and open-source developers are turning the company's work into a renaissance of "Steam-like" experiences across a growing number of handheld devices.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, September 28, 2026, 12:16 PM

Hardware Gaming

Valve says Nvidia GeForce support for SteamOS is progressing, but could take years

SteamOS currently only recommends AMD GPUs, despite Nvidia powering 73% of Steam users' systems

By Daniel Sims, September 17, 2026, 8:02 AM 7 comments

Hardware Tech Culture

Modders turn AMD's abandoned PS5-based mining GPU into a surprisingly capable FSR 4 gaming card

This crypto mining leftover is basically a PS5 GPU

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 16, 2026, 9:24 AM

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Omarchy turns Arch Linux into a polished, agent-ready desktop

Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distro built around Hyprland, designed to provide a polished and ready-to-use desktop without the usual setup work. It comes with developer tools, applications, and keyboard-driven workflows, while integrating AI agents that can help troubleshoot problems, modify the system, and create plugins and other customizations.

By Ivan Franco, September 10, 2026, 6:19 AM

Software Security

CERN is moving more than 2,200 specialized computers from RHEL to Debian

IBM's Linux subsidiary is taking a direction the European research center could not follow

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 5, 2026, 11:44 AM 12 comments

Software The Web

Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's

Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, and Fedora made the cut – Chromebooks still didn't

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 3, 2026, 9:46 AM 11 comments

Security AI

AI is finding thousands of bugs in Linux, and maintainers can barely keep up

Thankfully, most of the vulnerabilities are low-priority or tied to old deprecated code

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 2, 2026, 4:44 PM 27 comments

Software Security

California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law

Lawmakers amended the original age-check law

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 1, 2026, 1:46 PM 17 comments

Hardware Industry

IBM is building a dual-architecture mainframe chip that will run Arm and Z software on the same cores

The chip will use 11 IBM Z cores built on a 2-nanometer process, running above 5.7 GHz

By Skye Jacobs, August 25, 2026, 12:08 AM

Hardware AI

A developer is using AI to bring 26-year-old Voodoo3 cards back to life on Linux

Vibe coding is both a boon and a curse for ancient hardware support

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 24, 2026, 8:47 AM

Hardware Wearable Tech

Valve's Steam Frame could launch any day now, and it might cost $1,200

The standalone headset features 2,160 x 2,160 LCD lenses and a 144Hz refresh rate

By Daniel Sims, August 20, 2026, 9:06 AM 18 comments

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SteamOS 3.8.25 beta expands controller and handheld support

SteamOS continues Valve's push to expand the OS beyond the Steam Deck, improving support for third-party handhelds and adding compatibility with new controller hardware. The update also brings a newer Linux kernel and a range of fixes for HDMI, Wi-Fi, audio, and sleep.

By Ivan Franco, August 11, 2026, 12:24 PM

Gaming Software

Modders are trying to bring Game Pass and Xbox games to Mac and Linux

Game Pass could come to MacBooks and Steam Decks

By Daniel Sims, August 11, 2026, 10:15 AM

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VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.

By Julio Franco, August 4, 2026, 11:10 AM