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Linux installs jump to over 5% of gamers on the latest Steam Hardware Survey while the RTX 5070 reverts to the norm
By Jeremy Laird published
News Has the Linux revolution finally begun?

Microsoft is building new '100% native' Windows programs to replace memory-hogging web apps
By Jeremy Laird published
News Microsoft shows Windows 11 yet more love.

Linux kernel maintainer says AI has suddenly become useful for devs: 'We can't ignore this stuff. It's coming up, and it's getting better'
By Jacob Fox published
News Though that's primarily for security reports and code reviews at the moment.

Former Windows boss reveals previous plans to reduce Windows 11's memory and storage footprint by 20% and now I'm hoping Microsoft includes that in its new Windows 'quality' drive
By Jeremy Laird published
News Dare we say it, but Microsoft seems to be reading the room.

Microsoft is 'working on' removing the online account login requirement for new Windows 11 installs and also 'reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points'
By Jeremy Laird published
News Microsoft's laundry list for Windows 11 actually looks pretty good.

Microsoft might actually make Windows 11 good as the company promises to roll back AI features and improve performance
By Jacob Fox published
News Rubs eyes with an audible squeak.

Gnome gets Nvidia performance boost, offering 'smoother window animations and general desktop fluidity' for Linux gamers
By James Bentley published
News That will hopefully continue to bridge the gap.

'C:\ is not accessible – Access denied': Windows 11 users locked out of own boot drive on Samsung PCs due to major issue
By Jess Kinghorn published
News The fix is unfortunately not yet in.
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