SteamOS benchmarked on Asus ROG Ally as beta general release nears
Challenging Windows in handheld gaming
Kali Linux 2025.1a released, featuring new themes and major desktop updates
The Kali Linux 2025.1a update introduces a refreshed theme, upgraded desktop environments (KDE Plasma and Xfce), and a significant kernel update for Raspberry Pi. Additionally, Kali NetHunter CAN brings portable car hacking capabilities and more.
Huawei to drop Windows, shifting to HarmonyOS and Linux for future PCs
Life without Windows: Huawei preps "AI PC" to counter US sanctions
E-waste or Linux? Charities face tough choices as Windows 10 support ends
In a nutshell: As Microsoft prepares to end free security updates for Windows 10 in October, a significant challenge looms for charities that refurbish and distribute older computers to those in need. With an estimated 240 million PCs unable to meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, these organizations face a difficult decision: provide potentially insecure Windows 10 systems, send them to e-waste recyclers, or explore alternative operating systems like Linux.
DeepSeek open-sources file system, claims it runs AI models faster and more efficiently
What just happened? In response to Western organizations calling it "shady and untrustworthy," DeepSeek launched "Open Source Week." During last week's event, the company released several repositories to the open-source community, including a highly efficient file system. Many AI specialists reviewing the code have come away impressed.
SteamOS VR headset could launch this year for $1,200
Seemingly final renders of a new VR controller leaked last year
Student turns a PDF into a functional Linux emulator
First Tetris, then Doom, now Linux -- what's next?
Ventoy lets you copy ISO files to a USB drive and boot up without reformatting
With Ventoy, you don't need to format your USB drive – simply copy the image files and boot directly. You can add multiple ISOs at once, and Ventoy provides a boot menu for easy selection. The latest update enhances support for all Linux distributions as well.
Researchers claim Linux kernel tweak could reduce data center energy use by 30%
Forward-looking: Researchers have unveiled a small but powerful modification to the Linux kernel that could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers. The proposed alteration comes at a crucial time, as computing currently accounts for about 5 percent of the world's daily energy use, with data centers being major contributors to this consumption.
Wine 10.0 arrives with a performance and compatibility boost
Wine 10.0, the latest release of the compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux, brings improved 64-bit x86 emulation, full ARM64EC support, and revamped high-DPI scaling, as well as an initial revision of a Bluetooth driver.
Tails OS runs from a USB drive to leave no trace behind
Tails 6.11 focuses on addressing critical security vulnerabilities to enhance privacy and system integrity. Additional updates include a Tor Connection assistant link, improvements in WhisperBack reporting, and more.
SteamOS is coming to third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S
Lenovo's handheld running SteamOS could cost $100 less than the Windows variant
Lenovo could unveil the first third-party SteamOS device at CES
Microsoft will also be in attendance
Powered by SteamOS: Valve's Linux gaming OS prepares to expand beyond the Steam Deck
Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its software roadmap, new internal guidelines provide the latest evidence that these plans are progressing. Interestingly, this development coincides with a new patent for a Linux-based handheld gaming device from Samsung.
Researchers discover "Bootkitty," the first UEFI bootkit for Linux
In a nutshell: A serendipitous discovery led to a new warning of threats against Linux. The open-source platform is becoming an increasingly tasty target for cyber-criminals, and malware writers are now looking to get to the lowest levels of the kernel as they already have on Windows.
DeepComputing unveils limited-edition RISC-V motherboard, it can be used to make cheap modular computers
The early access program will soon give way to mass production
Apex Legends will not support Linux and Linux-based Steam Decks anymore because of cheating
Facepalm: Prominent companies like Valve have tried to push Linux as a worthwhile gaming platform for a while now. However, some game developers argue that the open-source OS is not viable, especially for multiplayer games, since their anti-cheat systems, like BattlEye are incompatible.
Snapdragon 8 Elite arrives with Linux support, potentially unlocking PC gaming on phones and tablets
Running full-fledged PC apps on phones and tablets could become a lot easier
Most current AI tech is 90 percent marketing, says Linus Torvalds
And we tend to agree with the creator of Linux
Tinkerer converts Wii-sized ThinkCentre into compact SteamOS gaming console
He even managed to cram in a Radeon RX 6400
Linus Torvalds is "fed up" with making kernel changes to address faulty hardware
"Let's put the onus on where the blame lies ... bad hardware"
A hot potato: Linus Torvalds is sick and tired of trying to "fix" Linux to work on Intel's faulty processors. In his view, Linux isn't broken, so why should he (and other FOSS developers) fix anything? Intel is the one with the problems. He vented his ire in a thread recently.
New attack methods work against Spectre mitigations in modern PC CPUs
Speculation barriers don't work as intended
Facepalm: Spectre-based flaws are still causing some security issues in recent Intel and AMD CPUs. A newly developed attack can bypass protection "barriers" OEMs added to avoid personal data leakage. However, microcode and system updates should already be available for affected systems.
Asahi Linux distro can now run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3 on Apple Silicon chips
Highly anticipated: A few years after introducing Linux support for Apple's custom-designed Arm chips, Asahi developers are now shifting their focus to gaming. Getting modern Windows games to run on Apple Silicon isn't exactly a straightforward task, but the devs are clearly enjoying the challenge.
Android will soon let you run Linux apps with refreshed Terminal app
A streamlined process to download, set up, and use Debian on Android is on the way
Steam Deck shown running macOS Sequoia, faces limitations without GPU support
The revolutionary "Deckintosh" is here, though it can't game at the moment