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These 5 lightweight Linux distros make Windows feel so bloated

These distros can make your machine scream.

AMD's Zen 6 Architecture May Target In-Game Stuttering Issues

Some tweaks to the power management mechanisms for upcoming Zen 6 based AMD Ryzen processors may help avoid common causes of game stutters.
MUO on MSN

3 Linux distros that run on 2.8GB of RAM when even the 'lightweight' ones choke

I capped my old laptop at 2.8GB of RAM, and one 'lightweight' Linux distro still choked.
PCMag Australia

These 4 DIY Builds Blow Away Valve's Steam Machine, and One Saves You $150

Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine is finally here, but it's not as affordable as anyone had hoped. I've pieced together ...

This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro has it all. But RAMageddon spiked its price. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media ...

This AMD mini PC beats Valve’s Steam Machine, but it costs a lot more

An AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC running SteamOS 3.8 outperformed Valve's Steam Machine across multiple games, though its significantly higher price limits its appeal. The Latest Tech News, Delivered ...

Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price

I’ve liked the Framework Laptop 13 since the first time I used it, partly because I just think the idea of a repairable and ...
PCGamesN

Steam Machine review - it's all about the games you play

Valve's tiny box of gaming wonders delivers on ease of use, but its price is a non-starter, and it only really suits certain games. Edward Chester Hardware Editor Edward Chester is PCGamesN's hardware ...
Android Police

My tablet was gathering dust until a productivity app gave it another lease on life

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...