Distros that beat Windows at its own game.

What if the future of gaming didn’t revolve around Windows? TechAltar explores how the rise of Linux, fueled by innovations like Valve’s Steam Deck and new technologies such as Proton, is challenging ...

What if the operating system you’ve relied on for years suddenly felt like a burden instead of a benefit? That’s the reality many gamers are facing with Windows 11, as frustrations over performance ...

As Linux has improved its gaming support in the last few years, I have wondered how the gap is closing between the experience of using Windows for gaming as opposed to Linux. If we use Windows as a ...

For years, gaming on Linux sounded like something you tried once, failed at, and never admitted again. This same sentence can be said for the OS and its multiple distros when an experienced Windows ...

Extra performance and the familiarity of Arch? Sign me up.

CobaltX is based on Arch Linux, and it includes the usual sample of preinstalled gaming tools, such as Steam, Heroic Games ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...

Whether you're a casual or serious gamer, the right platform is important. To some, the only way to game is via console, such as the Nintendo Switch (or, if you're lucky enough to have purchased one, ...

Choosing an operating system in 2026 requires more thought than ever. Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS each offer unique strengths in hardware compatibility, software support, and user experience.

His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer. Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for ...