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VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/

D7VK 1.9 brings 2D upgrades for classic Direct3D games on Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/d7vk-1-9-brings-2d-upgrades-for-classic-direct3d-games-on-linux/

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and more:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-rocket-league-crimson-desert-helldivers-2-and-more/

Goverlay 1.8.1 Update Fixes Missing Icons and Adds a Clear Configuration Button:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/goverlay-181-released/

TUXEDO BM 15 Is an Upgradable Business Linux Laptop with Smartcard and 4G LTE:
https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-bm-15-is-an-upgradable-business-linux-laptop-with-smartcard-and-4g-lte

Fish shell 4.7 refines interactivity, shell history, UI consistency, completions, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/fish-shell-4-7-refines-interactivity-shell-history-ui-consistency-completions-and-more/

Mesa 26.1 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New:
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-26-1-open-source-graphics-stack-officially-released-heres-whats-new

Dirty Frag Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Local Privilege Escalation, Patch Now:
https://9to5linux.com/dirty-frag-linux-kernel-flaw-allows-local-privilege-escalation-patch-now

Linux Liquorix Kernel 7.0-5 Brings Faster Responsiveness to Linux Desktops and Gaming Rigs:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/liquorix-linux-kernel-705-released/

Linux Kernel Update Fixes Networking Bug in Versions 5.15.206 and 6.1.172:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/linux-kernel-515206-and-61172-released/

Flatpak 1.17.7 released:
https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.17.7

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VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan

VKD3D-Proton is an incredibly important project for ensuring Direct3D 12 games run well on Linux / SteamOS using Vulkan, with a big new release up.

GamingOnLinux

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds [Unofficial]4d ago

TUXEDO BM15 Linux laptop brings smart card security and real repairability

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/tuxedo-bm15-linux-business-laptop/

Brad Linder 5d ago

StarFighter Linux laptop with detachable webcam and premium specs is finally shipping

Star Labs has been selling Linux laptops and mini PCs since 2017. While most of the company’s products have featured budget or mid-range hardware, Star Labs introduced a premium laptop called the StarFighter in 2022… and then never managed to ship that laptop. Until now.

The Star Labs StarFighter is a Linux laptop with a 16 inch high-res, high refresh-rate display, Intel and AMD processor […]

#linuxLaptop #starLabs #starfighter Read more: https://liliputing.com/starfighter-linux-laptop-with-detachable-webcam-and-premium-specs-finally-launches/

Tom's Hardware Italia 5d ago

💻 Un laptop Linux con specifiche al top: pronto per rivoluzionare la tua esperienza di navigazione! Siete pronti a fare il grande salto? #LinuxLaptop #TechRevolution.

🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/hardware/portatile-linux-vuole-fare-serio

Un laptop Linux con specifiche al top: lo comprerete?

Star Labs presenta StarFighter, famiglia di laptop Linux con CPU Intel o AMD, display fino a 4K e fino a 64GB di memoria.

Tom's Hardware

Linuxano May 3

Hello everyone 👋
I’ve started Linuxano — a small project focused on making Linux hardware choices easier.

I share simple guides, compatibility tips, and honest insights based on real use.

If you’re into Linux or planning to switch, feel free to check it out:
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Would love to connect with fellow Linux users here 🙂
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Fossery Tech

Apr 26

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Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/heroic-games-launcher-gets-a-slick-full-screen-console-like-mode/

MangoHud 0.8.3 brings new features and fixes to the popular Linux gaming performance monitor:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mangohud-0-8-3-brings-new-features-and-fixes-to-the-popular-linux-gaming-performance-monitor/

Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-upgraded-to-proton-11-for-better-linux-gaming-compatibility/

System76 Thelio Major Workstation Updated For Better Thermals, More Performance:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/System76-Thelio-Major-2026

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro is its first Ubuntu Certified machine:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/framework-13-pro-ubuntu-certified

LACT 0.9 Released With UI Updates, Voltage-Frequency Curve Editor For NVIDIA:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LACT-0.9-Released

PipeWire 1.6.4 Improves ALSA Sequencer Port Names, Fixes More Bugs:
https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-4-improves-alsa-sequencer-port-names-fixes-more-bugs

Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for New Devices:
https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-1-2-linux-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-new-devices

GNU Coreutils 9.11 Brings New Performance Improvements: Up To 15x Faster cat:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Coreutils-9.11
(Oh no, Xfce mouse, beware! Ze predator got 15x faster!)

NTFS-3G FUSE Driver Sees First New Release In Four Years:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NTFS-3G-Driver-2026

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#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #HeroicGamesLauncher #MangoHud #Proton #ProtonExperimental #LinuxGaming #Gaming #System76 #Framework13 #FrameworkLaptop #LinuxLaptop #LACT #PipeWire #Fwupd #GNUCoreutils #Coreutils #NTFS3G #FosseryTech

Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode

Heroic Games Launcher version 2.21 is out now bringing with it a major new feature - adding in a full-screen console-like display mode.

GamingOnLinux

Brad Linder Apr 24

System76 Pangolin Pro is a 3.6 pound Linux laptop with a 16 inch screen and Ryzen AI 7 350

The new System76 Pangolin Pro is a Linux laptop with a 16 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel, 165 Hz matte LTPS display, an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 “Krackan Point” processor. Compared with the previous-gen Pangolin laptop, that processor upgrade along might be enough reason to call this a “pro” model. But it also has a few other improvements.

Among other things, the new model has a bigger battery, a 2.5 GbE […]

#linuxLaptop #pangolinPro #system76 #system76PangolinPro Read more: https://liliputing.com/system76-pangolin-pro-is-a-3-6-pound-linux-laptop-with-a-16-inch-screen-and-ryzen-ai-7-350/

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