Build a budget gaming PC for stunning 1440p performance! Learn how to save money, optimize with SteamOS, and crush console gaming.

My primary gaming PC runs Linux. The operating system has become an excellent choice for PC gamers, largely thanks to continued developments and the introduction of Proton from Valve. Gone are the ...

Building a PC is easier than ever thanks to online resources, comprehensive manuals, and standardized parts. You'll learn about your PC while building it, something that can make troubleshooting ...

Building a gaming PC can be one of the best ways to learn about how a computer works and possibly save yourself some money in the process.

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist who has written for IGN, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, and Laptop Mag, covering everything from custom keyboards to gaming on Linux.

Valve expands SteamOS beyond the Steam Deck, challenging Windows as the future of fast, open, and gamer-friendly PC gaming.

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