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 ...

The last few years have been great for Linux and Linux users. Support for applications and games has never been better, and it really feels like 2026 could be the year of the Linux gaming desktop.

Want to see some performance gains? Linux may be the answer.

Gaming on Linux has already come a long way over recent years, with improvements to Valve’s Proton and more gamers switching to Linux, but the newly-formed Open Gaming Collective (OGC) is aiming to ...

GPD, the makers of PC handhelds like the Win 5, have had to come forward after a very mild spray of drama came their way. It’s always a good time online, honestly. Table of Contents Of course, 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 ...

A bunch of Linux developers have come together to form the Open Gaming Collective (OGC). Among them are Bazzite, ChimeraOS, and Asus Linux. As described by the creator of Bazzite, Kyle Gospodnetich, ...

The 1XPlayer 1X Fly F1 Pro is a new device that redefines handheld gaming by combining innovative hardware with the Linux-based Bazzite OS. Designed for gamers who demand high performance in a ...

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 ...