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Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' adds NVIDIA support

By Liam Dawe, 6 days ago

No longer just for the AMD camp, Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' has a fresh release out that brings in NVIDIA support.

Stable Steam Client update has fixes for Linux, VR, Steam Deck and more

By Liam Dawe, Nov 13

After another short Beta round, Valve released a fresh Steam Client update to the stable channel for Desktop and Steam Deck.

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RazerGenie for configuring Razer devices on Linux v1.2 brings new features

By Liam Dawe, Nov 11

One problem Linux continues to have is no official app support from hardware vendors, so it's good to see the community continue building for us. If you have a Razer device, check out the new release of RazerGenie.

Cross-platform Nexus Mods app expands Baldur's Gate 3 support plus further UI improvements

By Liam Dawe, Nov 8

I can't tell you how excited I am for the future of modding, with Nexus building their cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app. Another new build is out now with v0.6.3.

chiaki-ng Remote Play client for PlayStation adds touch emulation, console wake-up and more

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6

The free and open source chiaki-ng project has a new release out for those of you wanting to Remote Play your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 to other devices like a Linux desktop, Steam Deck, Android, Windows and more.

Steam Game Recording has officially launched

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6

No longer should you need external software just to record a fun clip of gameplay on Steam desktop and Steam Deck, with Steam Game Recording now officially live for everyone.

Steam Beta adds plenty of Game Recording improvements plus a Steam Play update

By Liam Dawe, Oct 30

Valve rolled out another two Steam Client Beta updates recently, as they continue pushing the Game Recording system towards a stable release. The fixes are the same for Steam Deck and Desktop since it's a Steam Client update.

Steam Beta removes option to globally disable Steam Play plus Game Recording improvements

By Liam Dawe, Oct 26

Another fresh Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck fixing up some bugs, plus some improvements for Game Recording.

Rockstar Games Launcher (GTA V, Red Dead Redemption) gets updated for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Oct 25

Rockstar Games released an update to the Rockstar Games Launcher which actually includes an improvement for Steam Deck players.

Nexus Mods new cross-platform app adds support for Heroic Games Launcher and Baldur's Gate 3

By Liam Dawe, Oct 17

The newer in-development open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app just expanded, and it's sounding awesome. Much easier modding is coming for Linux and Steam Deck.

OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 released bringing multiple new features

By Liam Dawe, Oct 14

The best tool for video recording and livestreaming is about to get another upgrade with OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 out now.

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) finally closing on the 3.0 release

By Liam Dawe, Oct 7

For any of you who work with image editing on Linux for any reason, you've probably used the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) at some point, well it's getting really close to the long-awaited 3.0 release now.

Cross-platform Nexus Mods app adds support for Mod Collections, fixes REDmod on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25

The open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app that's currently in development has a new 0.6.1 release available for testing with some nice improvements.

Cross-platform remote play app for PlayStation adds controller mapping, custom renderer options

By Liam Dawe, Sep 23

If you have a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 and want to stream games to something else like your PC or Steam Deck, chiaki-ng is what you need and it just got a great upgrade in version 1.9.0.

CoreCtrl adds power profiles support for AMD RX 7600

By Liam Dawe, Sep 23

Need more control over your hardware on desktop Linux? CoreCtrl had a small update recently to expand the support to the AMD RX 7600.

Heroic Games Launcher 2.15.2 released fixing Amazon, GOG and Epic Games issues

By Liam Dawe, Sep 23

For all of you who play games from other stores and want those games on Linux and Steam Deck, Heroic Games Launcher continues to be one of the best ways to do it.