Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. The ASUS ROG Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming PCs, robbed of ...

Why it matters: One of the most significant advantages of the Steam Deck is SteamOS, which simplifies the process of playing PC games on a handheld device that wasn't originally intended for them. A ...

It's undeniable how much Valve's SteamOS has done for gaming on Linux. Since the Steam Deck came out, gaming-focused distros have popped up everywhere, but only a few of them have actually stayed the ...

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Linux gaming is here to stay, baby. That feels like a good summation of the gaming OS arena of 2025/2026. It's been going from strength to strength, thanks to continual Proton updates, attention ...

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a $1,000 Windows gaming handheld that gets a lot right but still leaves some things to be desired when it comes to top-end performance. It turns out the secret to unlocking its ...

This week, Valve took another step toward reaching the SteamOS endgame. After Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S Powered by SteamOS, Valve clearly signaled its intent to officially expand SteamOS to ...

I have almost finished building my PC after many, many years. I intend to use Bazzite OS to make it a Steam only gaming PC. I have briefly used Linux. In fact, it's probably been 20 years since I ...

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