A community project called Affinity on Linux makes the newly free Affinity creative suite work smoothly through Wine. The setup process is surprisingly straightforward, and performance is solid even without native Linux support. This could be the Photoshop alternative Linux users have been waiting f
The upcoming Linux 6.18-rc5 release includes crucial optimizations for IBM POWER CPU performance. These changes address a significant regression in per-cpu reference counting that was impacting system throughput.
Despite respecting Arch Linux’s philosophy of user control, the author argues the distribution demands too much maintenance and carries too much instability for reliable daily computing. The installation process feels like homework, updates frequently break systems, and the community can be unwelcom
Valve has officially launched its redesigned Steam store pages after months in beta testing. The update expands page width from 940 to 1200 pixels and introduces higher-resolution images. Browsing should feel significantly smoother, especially on larger monitors.
The debate over which CPU architecture will dominate is officially over. In 2024, x86 processors shipped 250-300 million units while Arm processors reached 29 billion. But the real story is how all architectures are now working together in the same systems.
Quantinuum has launched Helios, calling it the world’s most accurate general-purpose quantum computer. The system integrates Nvidia GB200 GPUs and already has major enterprise customers including JPMorgan Chase and SoftBank.
Microsoft has outlined an ambitious AI roadmap for Visual Studio with custom agents, improved chat features, and automatic model selection. The company emphasizes these are plans, not commitments. Most features will roll out over coming months, if they materialize at all.
Microsoft has quietly launched a multi-app install feature on the Microsoft Store website. You can now select multiple apps and download a single installer that handles everything automatically. The feature currently works with 48 popular apps including Netflix, Instagram, and Spotify.
The OneXFly Apex gaming handheld finally has US pricing and release details. Starting at $1,399, it features AMD’s Strix Halo processors and an optional $60 liquid cooling system that pushes performance to 120W TDP. The Indiegogo campaign launches November 9th with shipping expected by January 31st,
Microsoft is testing a multi-app installer in its web store that lets users select up to 16 applications and install them all at once. The feature currently works only through the browser version and includes apps from six categories. It’s a direct challenge to third-party tools like Ninite.
