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KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (229+ words) KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak'GamingOnLinux The KDE developers are working towards the first Beta release of KDE Linux, their own home-grown immutable operating system. The eventual plan for it is to be…...
Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (113+ words) The Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK has version 1.3 out now, which officially expands it to also cover Direct3D 5 support for running more games on Linux. So now it supports Direct3D 5, 6 and 7. Impressive work for the DXVK fork focusing on older versions of Direct3D! You would…...
Steam game People Playground hit by malware via the Steam Workshop
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (307+ words) Oh dear. People Playground from mestiez / Studio Minus recently had a major problem with malware pretending to be a mod in the Steam Workshop. I would say this is a reminder to be careful on what you're downloading - but these…...
System76 plans for COSMIC include Vulkan, HDR, gaming improvements and more
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) System76 have outlined some of their plans for upcoming upgrades to the new COSMIC desktop, and I have to admit I'm quite excited about what's coming to it. Right now COSMIC is pretty good, but there's a fair amount of work…...
JSAUX announce a charging-friendly Steam Deck travel case
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (207+ words) Accessory maker JSAUX just revealed their new "Double-Decker Travel Supply Case" for the Steam Deck LCD & OLED that's charging-friendly. This seems like a travel case for every occasion, especially with the included space to run a charger while it's in…...
Steam Machine & Steam Frame FAQ - RAM and storage crisis to blame for no pricing or dates
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (391+ words) Valve have put up an official explainer on why we haven't gotten released dates or pricing for the new Steam Hardware like the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. And of course, not forgetting the Steam Controller that I might just…...
Firefox will get AI controls to turn it all off
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (142+ words) Something that might help calm the masses against generative AI, Mozilla announced that AI controls are coming to Firefox. For the people who don't want any AI extras in their browser, they'll get easy access to turn off all existing…...
GPD release their own statement on the confusion with Bazzite Linux support
1+ week, 3+ day ago (457+ words) In the continuing saga of GPD versus Bazzite Linux, the GPD team have now posted their own statement on what happened. Who? GPD are a Chinese hardware vendor that makes various somewhat popular handheld PCs like the GPD WIN, GPD…...
The Native Linux app for NVIDIA GeForce NOW is now in Beta
1+ week, 4+ day ago (590+ words) NVIDIA have today released the Beta for their new Native Linux app for GeForce NOW, available as a Flatpak so it should run across most x86-64 systems. Thanks to NVIDIA I was able to get some early testing in to see…...
Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to push Linux gaming even further
1+ week, 4+ day ago (487+ words) An exciting new announcement is the formation of the Open Gaming Collective, a collaborative organisation between many names in the Linux sphere. For too long, the Linux gaming ecosystem has been fragmented. Individual distributions have spent countless hours duplicating efforts…...