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Proton vs. Proton GE: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?

Two sides of the same coin?

Cyberpunk 2077 running on a MacBook.
How the MacBook Pro Ruined Gaming Laptops for Me

There's no going back to the old ways.

Tux the Linux mascot wearing headphones and holding a game controller, sitting in front of three game screens.
8 More Free Linux Games Based on Classics

Did you play the legendary originals all of these are based on?

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The Era of Desktop PCs Could End Sooner Than You Think

It is inevitable.

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Tux, the Linux mascot, with a gamepad on the right side and some screens in the background.
6 Open-Source Apps for Linux Gamers

You don't have to miss out because you're on Linux.

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I Never Cheap Out on These 4 Parts When Building a PC, and You Shouldn't Either

A few extra dollars today could save you a headache tomorrow.

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10 PC Games I Prefer to Play on Console

The PC isn't always the better platform.

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Don’t Wait For The Next Big Thing, Buy That PC Component Now

In many situations, waiting for a shinier piece of hardware that's just around the corner isn't worth it.

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Tux, the Linux mascot, wearing headphones and holding a game controller, in front of the word 'GAMING' on a purple background.
Want to Game on Your New Linux System? Here's Everything You Need to Know

This is a complete guide to help newcomers start gaming on Linux.

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A desk setup featuring a MacBook Pro and a 32-inch 4K monitor with a split keyboard and mouse on the desk.
10 Things Under $10 That’ll Instantly Improve Your PC Desk Setup

Give your desk a budget-friendly makeover.

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The Sennheiser HD 599 SE open-back headphones next to the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless closed-back headset.
Gaming Headsets Are Overrated, Here's What I Use Instead

Precise positional audio isn’t limited to gaming headsets.

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Nothing Would Make Me Happier Than the Death of Game Launchers

Launch them into the sun.

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A desk setup featuring a MacBook Pro and a 32-inch 4K monitor with a split keyboard and mouse on the desk.
My Monitor’s Most Underrated Feature Is Its Built-In KVM

Where has this been all my life?

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Laptop above a glowing platform, showing a game server setup screen, with the word 'GAMING' and neon gaming icons in the background.
Here’s What You Need to Know to Run Your First Game Server From Home

Stop paying for game server hosting and just run one yourself.

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The EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 SSC GAMING ACX 2.0 graphics card sitting on a desk.
This Is the Oldest GPU I'd Be Comfortable Using

It's actually older than you think.

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A black PlayStation 5 DualSense controller on a MacBook.
The Mac Is Never Going to Win Over Gamers, and Apple Shouldn’t Try

PCs may win the gaming war, but Apple fans still win battles.

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A desk setup featuring a MacBook Pro and a 32-inch 4K monitor with a split keyboard and mouse on the desk.
Why Did I Wait So Long to Get a Desk Shelf?

I need to stop putting off the simple things.

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This Is the Best $40 I've Spent on My PC Gaming Rig

Why did I wait so long?

Tux, the Linux mascot, wearing headphones and holding a game controller, in front of the word 'GAMING' on a purple background.
2026 Will Be The Year of the Linux Gamer

Preventing thousands of decent PCs from upgrading to Windows 11 definitely won't help Windows.

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Why I Can't Stop Playing Procedurally-Generated Games

Plenty of games try to offer endless entertainment, but procedurally generated games are the only ones that succeed.

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