Since Sony’s PlayStation 5 console is quite literally an AMD-based gaming PC with a custom mainboard, the only thing that ...

The process relies on a patched vulnerability that allows the PS5 to boot into a Linux environment. It effectively turns the ...

With a hunch, and an hour of AI-assisted scanning, cybersecurity researchers identified and then figured out how to exploit a ...

If you're too impatient to wait for Valve's Steam Machine, developer and modder Andy Nguyen has created a solution, at least ...

AMD Halo Box appears in Linux driver patch, revealing RGB light controls only, while core AI hardware features remain ...

Publicly released exploit code for an effectively unpatched vulnerability that gives root access to virtually all releases of ...

PS5 Linux loader lets older consoles run Steam games and emulators, turning Sony’s system into a powerful desktop PC ...

CVE-2026-31431 CVSS 7.8 flaw since 2017 enables root via 732-byte exploit, impacting major Linux distributions.

One point in favor of the sprawling Linux ecosystem is its broad hardware support—the kernel officially supports everything from ’90s-era PC hardware to Arm-based Apple Silicon chips, thanks to ...

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PCWorld reports Linux usage on Steam reached 5.3% in March 2026, doubling from 2.3% the previous year, with an estimated 20 million total Linux users. This growth primarily stems from Steam Deck ...

Can Linux finally hold its own as a gaming platform? Reluctant Anarchist takes a closer look at how the open source operating system has transformed into a legitimate contender for gamers, breaking ...