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HP are interested in making a SteamOS handheld as the Windows experience sucks

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2025

If you look at nearly all reviews of handheld gaming PCs that run Windows, the major problem is Windows itself. So with Valve opening up the door to SteamOS Linux for more devices, it seems HP are interested in jumping in too.

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS now on Best Buy for pre-order with Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z2 Go

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2025

While there doesn't seem to have been any announcement from Lenovo yet that I can see, Best Buy in the USA have put up two versions of the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS for pre-order.

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The UPERFECT UMax 24 is a gorgeous addition to any desk

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2025

In need of a new monitor? UPERFECT sent over a review unit of the UPERFECT UMax 24 and I've come away from it thoroughly impressed with it.

ckb-next adds support for two more Corsair devices on Linux and fixes a major bug for multiple others

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2025

Much like we have OpenRazer and Polychromatic for Razer devices on Linux, we also have the constantly updated community supported ckb-next for better Corsair hardware support that just got updated.

OpenRazer and Polychromatic upgrades bring support for new Razer devices on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Both the OpenRazer driver and Polychromatic app for users have seen upgrades in the last few days to bring improved Razer device support to Linux.

I hope Valve are watching closely with Microsoft working towards an Xbox Handheld

By Liam Dawe, 12 Mar 2025

With Microsoft pushing to improve Windows on handhelds, and reportedly working with a specific partner on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, Valve should be watching closely with their Linux plans for Steam Deck and SteamOS.

Mechanism are doing a Spring Sale for their Steam Deck accessories

By Liam Dawe, 12 Mar 2025

You can grab yourself a nice Gaming Pillow, various versions of the Deckmate attachment system and more with discounts.

ckb-next to configure Corsair keyboards and mice v0.6.1 out now with new hardware support

By Liam Dawe, 10 Mar 2025

For Corsair fans you should check out ckb-next, an open source driver with a full UI to let you properly configure you devices on Linux. A new version 0.6.1 is out now.

AMD confirm Ryzen 9 9950X3D & 9900X3D price and release date

By Liam Dawe, 7 Mar 2025

For those of you wanting a new high-spec processor for all your gaming, perhaps the latest Ryzen X3D will be what you're after. Announced back in January, today we now have the confirmed launch dates and pricing.

The MechLock wall mount for Steam Deck looks ridiculously slick

By Liam Dawe, 3 Mar 2025

If you want to mount your Steam Deck to a wall, you could do so with something like the Deckmate but the MechLock looks far slicker with the super-smooth locking system where you can add a charger.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT arrive March 6th, AMD dive deeper into RDNA 4 and FSR 4

By Liam Dawe, 28 Feb 2025

AMD have today pulled back the curtain on the Radeon RX 9000 series powered by RDNA 4 along with FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4).

Framework announce the Framework Desktop, Framework Laptop 12 and upgraded Framework Laptop 13

By Liam Dawe, 26 Feb 2025

Framework continue doing some really impressive stuff with their modular approach to hardware, and they just had a big event to reveal the Framework Desktop, Framework Laptop 12 and an upgraded Framework Laptop 13.

Steam Deck Folio is a slim protective travel cover that doubles up as a stand

By Liam Dawe, 26 Feb 2025

There's a lot of different stands and protective cases for the Steam Deck, all with their own unique selling point and the Steam Deck Folio looks like another interesting option.

Happy three years to the Steam Deck - the Linux gaming machine that changed everything

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2025

It's been three years today since Valve released the Steam Deck. Not only has Valve shown how incredible Linux actually can be as a gaming platform, but they really kicked the industry into gear on PC gaming handhelds.

OpenRazer v3.10 brings support for Razer Basilisk V3 35K and more on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Feb 2025

The community made and supported OpenRazer driver has a new v3.10 release available now, further expanding Razer hardware capabilities on Linux.

What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success

By Liam Dawe, 5 Feb 2025

While the most recent rumour of a Steam Console was complete junk, it did get me thinking on what Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console / Steam Machine actually successful.

You can now GoPro with your Steam Deck and mount it to your belly - or wherever you want

By Liam Dawe, 5 Feb 2025

Mechanism, who made the excellent Deckmate and Gaming Pillow, said about their latest accessory kit the GoPro Mount that "No one asked for this…" but they did it anyway, because why not it actually sounds pretty useful.

System76 Meerkat Mini PC gets a nice upgrade with Intel Core Ultra

By Liam Dawe, 29 Jan 2025

Hardware vendor and Pop!_OS Linux distribution developer System76 have revealed the brand new upgraded Meerkat Mini PC. This new fancy refresh gives you up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with Intel ARC graphics.

The ridiculous Steam Brick just makes me want a proper Steam Machine

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jan 2025

One modder took it upon themselves to turn their Steam Deck into a Steam Brick, a tiny little console that makes me really want a proper Steam Machine.

WebScreen is a customizable open source mini-screen that sits on your monitor to show notifications and more

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jan 2025

WebScreen is an upcoming mini-screen that can sit on top of your monitor like a webcam, allowing you to customize it to get notifications and all sorts so you don't miss anything while you're busy (like playing video games).

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