What if the future of gaming didn’t revolve around Windows? That’s the bold possibility emerging as Linux, powered by Valve’s SteamOS, begins to reshape the gaming landscape. Joshua Keith outlines how ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen framework that infects Linux machines with a wide assortment of modules that are notable for the range of advanced capabilities they provide to ...

Nvidia GeForce Now has just received three very welcome updates at CES 2026, including one that is clearly a glancing blow to the Steam Machine. Think of them as the company offering more of the same, ...

If you’re setting up Docker on Linux, you might encounter the frustrating “permission denied” error. This usually happens when your user account lacks access to ...

Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. Linux users are slowly earning a bigger slice of the pie on Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey. is a ...

Valve’s second big foray into first-party PC hardware isn’t a sequel to the much-imitated Steam Deck portable, but rather a desktop computer called the Steam Machine. And while it could go on your ...

I’ve been looking for a better way to play Steam games on my TV, and the Steam Machine checks all my boxes. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 ...

When PC's biggest game distributor develops a console, you know that players still demand an easy couch-based experience. Reading time 4 minutes Imagine a compact box, and inside is a jumble of PC ...

Running Windows applications on Linux has always been… complicated. Between Wine, Bottles, and full virtual machines, each solution brings its own set of trade-offs — from compatibility issues to ...