Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. The ASUS ROG Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming PCs, robbed of ...

Nvidia's Linux support is improving, but it's not good enough for controller-first use cases ...

Bazzite is a great recommendation, but it shouldn't be the only one ...

Bazzite has tackled drivers, inputs, and updating, so you can just play games.

Vanilla OS and Bazzite are both immutable distributions. One is geared for general use and the other for gaming. Both are free to download and install. Immutability has become a buzzword in the Linux ...

Why it matters: One of the most significant advantages of the Steam Deck is SteamOS, which simplifies the process of playing PC games on a handheld device that wasn't originally intended for them. A ...

For all its ubiquity, Windows OS is a less-than-perfect choice if you’re a gamer. It’s bloated, overly contrived, and has nothing in the way of a gaming-oriented UI for use in a living room setting.

Bazzite turns the Asus ROG Ally X into today’s best handheld while putting Windows to shame. Bazzite turns the Asus ROG Ally X into today’s best handheld while putting Windows to shame. is a senior ...

The "operating system for the next generation of gamers" is based on Fedora 44, updates desktop environments, and supports Elgato's 4K capture cards. With Bazzite, video gamers get a pre-configured ...

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a $1,000 Windows gaming handheld that gets a lot right but still leaves some things to be desired when it comes to top-end performance. It turns out the secret to unlocking its ...

This week, Valve took another step toward reaching the SteamOS endgame. After Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S Powered by SteamOS, Valve clearly signaled its intent to officially expand SteamOS to ...