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Bazzite Linux OS on a desktop PC

What is Bazzite, and is it any better than Windows for PC gaming?

By Ben Wilson published

PC Gaming Learn about this emerging Linux distribution and whether it's a threat to Windows. Does it lack too many features to appeal to anyone outside the gaming crowd?

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Adobe Photoshop spotted running on Linux with a Windows compatibility fix

By Ben Wilson published

Software Are Adobe's apps some of the only killer software keeping users on Windows 11? That might change soon, as a WINE breakthrough has Photoshop running on Linux.

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Is Valve working on a "Lepton" Android compatibility layer for Linux?

By Ben Wilson published

PC Gaming Valve's new translation layer could massively expand its Steam library with Android games via Lepton, just like Proton did for Windows.

PC Gaming
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Devs reject SteamOS support over cheating concerns

By Adam Hales published

News Many people love SteamOS, but anti-cheat is its biggest remaining hurdle.

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Steam Machine for 2026

The cube is back: Valve officially unveils the Steam Machine for 2026

By Jez Corden published

PC Gaming Steam Machine is back! Valve has brought its console-like PC back from the dead, and this time, it's a lot more promising. Here's what we know so far.

PC Gaming
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How to change Proton version on Steam Deck: Improving per-game performance

By Ben Wilson last updated

Proton tweaks Switching the Proton version on Steam Deck can help certain games run smoother and squash other common bugs on the handheld.

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