Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft to upgrade Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with faster file access, better networking and easier setup

Microsoft plans major WSL improvements in Windows 11 2026, with faster file performance, better networking, and easier setup ...

I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux

That’s right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux.

Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests

The tests, conducted by NJ Tech, used identical hardware: an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with a Radeon RX 6700 XT, alongside ...
PCMag Australia on MSN

I Gave Up on Windows 11. Linux Mint Is Simply Better in 7 Big Ways

Linux Mint isn't perfect, but it has some clear advantages over Windows 11. Here's what stood out after I made the move.
XDA Developers on MSN

Linux gamers didn't do anything wrong, but they might pay for Windows piracy anyway

Pirates on Windows might make life harder for gamers on Linux.
TweakTown

Windows just saw a dramatic drop in OS market share on Steam as gamers move to Linux

Steam gamers on PC are playing on Linux, with Valve's own SteamOS being the most popular variant. Meanwhile, Windows market ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I ran Windows 11 and Linux side by side for a year, and a clear winner emerged for productivity

Linux and WIndows can do a lot of the same things, but when it comes to being productive, the small details matter. And there ...

Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may ...

I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins

I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins ...

Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down - here's why

Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down - here's why ...

Steam survey shows Linux hitting an all-time high with gamers

Linux has climbed to an all-time high of 5.33% in Valve’s latest Steam survey, a milestone that underlines how far PC gaming on Linux has come.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...