The new Linux 7.0 kernel is here and as always, it's all about lots of little improvements rather than one significant update Tux is looking a little more dapper with every update. PC Gamer · Apr 13
Linux rules on using AI-generated code - Copilot is OK, but humans must take 'full responsibility for the contribution' Linux developers are permitted to use AI assistance, but individual contributors are still wholly accountable for their work. TechRadar · Apr 13
Linux lays down the law on AI-generated code, says yes to Copilot, no to AI slop, and humans take the fall for mistakes — after months of fierce debate, Torvalds and maintainers come to an agreement After months of fierce debate, Linus Torvalds and the Linux kernel maintainers have laid down the law on AI-generated code. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 12
Valve engineer shocks Linux community with game-changing VRAM hack for 8GB GPUs — breakthrough solution turbocharges gaming by prioritizing VRAM for games while background tasks take a back seat Natalie Vock, a dev on Valve's Linux graphics driver team has introduced new fixes that optimize VRAM usage for games in Linux. Previously, any background task could make the OS evict game data from VRAM and throw it into system memory, but now it'll be able to correctly prioritize the… Tom’s Hardware · Apr 12
Talk about bad timing — even Linux is asking for more RAM now, despite global shortages hitting PC users hard Ubuntu raises its minimum RAM to 6GB despite global shortages, calling it an honesty bump for modern web browsing and multitasking. TechRadar · Apr 8
Linux devs start removing support for 37-year-old Intel 486 CPU — head honcho Linus Torvalds says 'zero real reason' to continue support Linux kernel developers appear to have started to dismantle support for the legendary Intel 486 CPU. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 6
One penguin that isn't suitable for kids? Linux will now carry out age verification checks Recent systemd updates store user birth dates for age verification, causing debate across Linux distros over legal compliance and privacy concerns. TechRadar · Mar 27
System76 is charging an eye-popping $5299 for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU upgrade on its latest PC: Video card dwarves RAM cost in latest Thelio Mira Linux computer System76’s Thelio Mira Linux desktop offers Ryzen 9000 CPUs, up to 192GB DDR5, and supports Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs. TechRadar · Mar 22
Big update to SteamOS improves support for non-Valve handhelds, newer platforms, discrete GPUs, and Steam Machine Wayland has also arrived. PC Gamer · Mar 20
AMD VP uses AI to create Radeon Linux userland driver in Python — senior AI engineer says he "didn't open the editor once" AMD's VP of AI software vibe coded the driver entirely using Claude Code, but it's meant for testing, not for deployment to users. Tom’s Hardware · Mar 7
California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's what you need to know, and why some Linux distros are in the firing line The legislation might prove to be a real headache for some Linux distros. TechRadar · Mar 2
A new California law requires age checks in Windows, macOS, and every other operating system — even Linux. Good luck with that. California’s Digital Age Assurance Act requires all operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, to add age verification at account setup. Windows Central · Mar 2
A new California law says all operating systems, including Linux, need to have some form of age verification at account setup I wonder how the government of California plans to enforce it? PC Gamer · Feb 27
Forza Horizon 6 Will Launch With Built-In Anti-Cheat for Leaderboards No cheating your way to the top. Operation Sports · Feb 20
TechRadar · Feb 18 Farewell, old friend — Linux 7.0 finally ditches the ancient (but iconic) Intel 440BX chipset's EDAC driver, but what's next? Linux kernel 7.0 removes the Intel 440BX EDAC driver, ending legacy support while highlighting the shift toward modern memory and CPU architectures.
PC Gamer · Feb 17 After Microsoft couldn't keep its AI hands to itself, a notoriously complex Linux distro has started its long march away from GitHub Gentoo's got places to be, and those places ain't GitHub.
Windows Central · Feb 9 5 reasons Linux actually beats Windows 11 (yes, we said it) Five reasons Linux outperforms Windows 11, from freedom and privacy to control and hardware support.
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 7 Thermalright's LCD software for Windows ported to Linux — enthsuiast's full-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization A Linux enthusiast has ported the Windows version of Thermalright's AIO cooler control center software to Linux. Linux users can now control their AIO cooler screens directly from Linux.
Windows Central · Feb 5 Windows 11 beats Linux for most people — here are 4 reasons why, whether fans like it or not Windows 11 offers better app compatibility, hardware support, gaming, and less friction than Linux for most desktop users. Here's why it still wins.
TechRadar · Feb 4 Linux users report Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Snap package isn't actually deleting files Many users have run out of disk space entirely, and a patch is nowhere in sight.
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 3 China-made Loongson 12-core chip is approximately three times slower than six-core Ryzen 5 9600X — 3B6000 hampered by low clock speeds in Linux benchmarks One of Loongson's 12-core CPUs has been benchmarked by Phoronix. The Linux outlet discovered the chip is three times slower on average than AMD's latest six-core CPU the Ryzen 5 9600X.
Windows Central · Feb 2 If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows’ biggest problems I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?
PC Gamer · Feb 2 CachyOS isn't joining new Linux gaming distro collab, says it doesn't think a 'collective with strings attached' is necessary The snappy distro will keep to itself for now.
TechRadar · Feb 1 The 'grey and old' Linux kernel community finally has a succession plan for when Linus Torvalds retires - so who will be the new 'Organizer'? After decades under one leader, Linux creates a written emergency process defining who coordinates decisions.
Windows Central · Jan 29 I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why. After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.