It’s desktop environment Thursday, as I’ve got two new releases for you today. First, Cinnamon, the desktop environment primarily associated with Linux Mint, has hit version 6.8. This version will officially ship with Linux Mint 27, scheduled for around Christmas of this…
GE-Proton is one of the most popular community-made Proton layers to run more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS, and GE-Proton 11-12 is now available. Confused on all the Proton versions? Fair enough, there's a lot. Check out our guide on all…
The free Hybrid Launcher 1.3 utility adds automatic installation of OptiScaler forks, DLSS NR library management, and package integration. Ultra+ for games on Unreal Engine. Developer LorenzoKy has released version 1.3 of the free, open-source Hybrid Launcher app for Android operating systems…
Wine 11.21 lists 20 bug fixes, including game music, keyboard input and crashes. Here is what changes, and why it does not automatically update Steam’s Proton. Wine 11.21 Fixes the Small Things That Stop Old Games Wine 11.21 gives Linux players a useful reminder…
The steps work the same on a Steam Deck LCD and a Steam Deck OLED. You do not need a PC, a USB stick, or any paid software. By the end you will have a verified SteamOS update, a saved…
Bazzite 45 arrives with Fedora 45, KDE Plasma 6.8, updated graphics drivers, improved handheld support, and a new anti-cheat compatibility checker. The Bazzite team has announced the release of Bazzite 45, the latest version of its Fedora-based, gaming-focused Linux distro for desktop PCs, handheld…
The DeckyTDPTuner plugin aims to extend Steam Deck battery life without sacrificing frame rates. It promises to achieve this by automatically optimizing the TDP in just two minutes. DeckyTDPTuner doesn't really do anything new. Anyone looking to improve their Steam…
GameGPU Valve has released a major SteamVR 2.19.1 Beta update aimed at improving image clarity in the interface and third-party overlays The developers have implemented a new system-level rendering pipeline that renders foveated and non-foveated areas directly from source textures without…
Bitwarden Premium costs $19.80 a year according to a Yahoo Tech review dated October 27, 2026, while Proton’s own pricing page lists Proton Pass Plus at a regular $3.99 a month. That gap sits at the center of the Proton Pass vs Bitwarden decision…
Based on a recent post on its Discord server, JSAUX is openly encouraging developers to fork the projects and create their own custom themes, widgets, layouts, and other features. Community contributions are more than welcome, as fan-made mods will help…
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