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Linux 7.3 upgrades kernel performance with a massive 3-5x speed boost for ButterFS. Read our review of the new hardware and ...

NVIDIA's open-source Linux kernel drivers have matured to the point that they offer performance equivalent to their own proprietary GPU drivers. NVIDIA's open-source Linux kernel driver has improved ...

With the first rumblings of Meltdown and Spectre malware appearing, it's time to patch our systems against these CPU vulnerabilities. We know these patches will slow our systems down, but, for Linux ...

Focused collaboration between chipset vendors and distro teams yields polished power and performance on handhelds.

Nvidia's GeForce NOW native Linux app exited beta after seven months, adding faster streaming, Chromebook support, and nine new cloud games.

If you’re interested in Windows performance, you may want to take a look at our experiences with the 3990X here. It’s been a lot of fun watching AMD and Intel duke it out over CPUs the past few years, ...

Cache and swap space are powerful tools when doing Linux performance tuning. Many think swap space isn’t useful and therefore configure a minimal amount. But if you want optimal performance on your ...