Valve releases a big new SteamOS preview update with very promising feature and performance improvements, and an unexpected ...

The Steam Deck has been a huge hit among PC gamers, and it remains the top pick in its category despite some aging hardware. A big part of that success is due to SteamOS, Valve’s custom Linux-based ...

Since the successful launch of the Steam Deck nearly two years ago, we’ve seen plenty of would-be competitors that have tried to mimic the Deck’s portable form factor and ability to run PC games. Thus ...

What just happened? Valve recently announced an alternative to the Steam Deck compatibility rating system aimed at third-party devices. The new SteamOS Compatibility labels work slightly differently ...

What if your gaming laptop could ditch Windows entirely and still deliver a seamless, high-performance gaming experience? That’s the bold promise of SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based operating system ...

Many of the update’s improvements come from various upstream Linux components. Valve says the update includes a new Arch ...

A recent update to a crucial SteamOS component brings it much closer to fully supporting the Asus ROG Ally and Asus ROG Ally X. This update to Gamescope, a tool that manages game display settings, ...

It's official: Valve's SteamOS will be available on more platforms soon, and the first handheld PC gaming device to adopt the operating system will be the new Lenovo Legion Go S. At CES 2025, it was ...

SteamOS is excellent for gaming, but as soon as you try and do anything else Bazzite is a clear winner ...

Linux isn't a requirement, either ...

Ever wondered if it’s possible to pack serious gaming power into a PC that’s smaller than your average shoebox? For many gamers, the dream of owning a compact, portable gaming rig often clashes with ...

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