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Games: Steam, Atari, and Proton

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Sep 11, 2023

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Steam local network game transfers are a game-changer

=> ↺ Steam local network game transfers are a game-changer

The idea is simple: if you have a game downloaded on another PC and you’re both on the same local network, then Steam can download game data from that PC, avoiding the need to download the game over public [Internet]. Using this method you can reduce your [Internet] usage and enjoy faster download times.

Atari Introduces A New Old Console

=> ↺ Atari Introduces A New Old Console

Readers of a certain age no doubt remember the Atari 2600 — released in 1977, the 8-bit system helped establish the ground rules for gaming consoles as we know them today, all while sporting a swanky faux wood front panel designed to make the system look at home in contemporary living rooms.

Izhar Firdaus: Creating “Reverse WSL” For Running Windows Application On Linux Host

=> ↺ Izhar Firdaus: Creating “Reverse WSL” For Running Windows Application On Linux Host

Linux today have matured to the point where majority of activities commonly done by computer users can be achieved easily, especially considering most people are primarily using the computer to access internet applications. Even when it comes to gaming, thanks to Steam’s effort in Proton and Steam Deck, Linux is now a pretty viable platform for those who who are not playing competitive games.

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