Valve's Proton gets a big upgrade, and it could improve PC gaming on Android

Steam's maker, Valve, released a new version of Proton compatibility layer, allowing better PC game emulation on Linux and Android.

You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect

The latest Linux kernel boasts full Rust support and a greatly improved scheduler to speed up your work and your games.

Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how

Do you have an old tablet tucked away in a drawer somewhere? It's easy to turn it into a control panel for your smart home ...

PS6 Portable could be the best retro gaming handheld you've ever owned

A handheld system that will run PS4, PS5 and PS6 games could be the holy grail for retro gamers, therefore, especially with ...

What was the first OS you ever used?

Before clean installs, dual-boot menus, and cloud everything, there was that first encounter, the moment you realized a ...

Valve's Proton 11 beta boosts Linux gaming with better performance and classic game support

Valve has released a new beta version of Proton, the company's official compatibility layer for improving Linux gaming.

Your Android gaming handheld can now run Steam games, but there's a catch

Thanks to a new Rocknix build, Android gaming handheld owners can now install and run Steam and play Windows games right from ...

Most Gamers Buy the Wrong Handheld : Here is How to Avoid Their Mistake

Stop buying the wrong gaming handheld. Learn how to match your gaming habits with the right device, whether you need raw ...
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This Week In Security: Docker Auth, Windows Tools, And A Very Full Patch Tuesday

CVE-2026-34040 lets attackers bypass some Docker authentication plugins by allowing an empty request body. Present since 2024, this bug was caused by a previous fix to the auth workflow. In the ...