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FreeBSD 15 brings noticeable improvements thanks to strong industry support: New features include package management, cloud, ...

ParrotOS 7 beta brings a new KDE desktop, fresh green design, Debian 13 boosts, and weekly builds for a faster and cleaner ...

The team behind MX Linux has just released version 25, carrying the codename “Infinity”, and it brings a significant upgrade by building upon the stable base of Debian 13 “Trixie”. Released on ...

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Valve ended official support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.x in the Steam client just a year ago, forcing gamers clinging to ...

Following months of rumors, Valve finally announced the new Steam Machine earlier this week. And while I might question the company's decision to ship a system with only 8GB of VRAM in 2026, I believe ...

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