Both the OpenRazer driver and Polychromatic app for users have seen upgrades in the last few days to bring improved Razer device support to Linux.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/openrazer-and-polychromatic-upgrades-bring-support-for-new-razer-devices-on-linux/
In a short video, Paulee Bow presents the two rare sound cards “AD516” and “One Stop Music Shop” installed in his A3000:
Nah actually Assassin’s Creed Shadows will get Steam Deck support after all, Ubisoft say - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nah-actually-assassins-creed-shadows-will-get-steam-deck-support-after-all-ubisoft-say #Assassin'sCreedShadows #UbisoftEntertainment #ActionAdventure #XboxSeriesX/S #UbisoftQuebec #SteamDeck #Hardware #Ubisoft #PS5 #RPG #Mac #PC
George 'walkero' Sokianos has published a review of the SATA PCI card from Rabbit Hole under AmigaOS 4 at IntuitionBase. The card is based on the SiI3112 chip from Silicon Image:
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: second time’s the charm for this powerful handheld revamp - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-review #WotIThink #Hardware #MSIClaw #MSI
Hey everyone! Today, I’m introducing you to a MIDI controller that, unfortunately, you can’t buy. One of my patrons, @gerotakke built his own high-resolution MIDI controller, and I wanted to showcase it here.
With Microsoft pushing to improve Windows on handhelds, and reportedly working with a specific partner on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, Valve should be watching closely with their Linux plans for Steam Deck and SteamOS.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/i-hope-valve-are-watching-closely-with-microsoft-working-towards-an-xbox-handheld/
You can grab yourself a nice Gaming Pillow, various versions of the Deckmate attachment system and more with discounts.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/mechanism-are-doing-a-spring-sale-for-their-steam-deck-accessories/
Was nutzt ihr für ein Notebook mit eurem GNU/Linux?
Ich verwende aktuell ein ThinkPad X230 - linux.waldstepper.de/mein-thin…
Mein ThinkPad X230
Raspberry Pi powers briefcase-sized PiEEG 'Bio Lab' project
Blink twice to control the robot arm
#hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-briefcase-sized-pieeg-bio-lab-project
For Corsair fans you should check out ckb-next, an open source driver with a full UI to let you properly configure you devices on Linux. A new version 0.6.1 is out now.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ckb-next-to-configure-corsair-keyboards-and-mice-v0-6-1-out-now-with-new-hardware-support/
You know what? I'm not giving a shit about graphics cards anymore.
If you get one at MSRP, great for you. If not, #XboxSeriesS with #GamePass, #PlayStation5 or #SteamDeck and call it a day.
Checkout this badass gift from @nonehitwonder. It’s a friggin’ USB flash drive that’s concealed in a slim replica of a blank cassette tape. Cool and retro af.
Thank you, Vincent! I can’t wait to listen to your mixtape.
Y’all can buy them here:
https://mixcard.spiffyco.com
For those of you wanting a new high-spec processor for all your gaming, perhaps the latest Ryzen X3D will be what you're after. Announced back in January, today we now have the confirmed launch dates and pricing.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/amd-confirm-ryzen-9-9950x3d-9900x3d-price-and-release-date/
Monster Hunter Wilds joins GeForce Now, providing a sneaky Steam Deck performance workaround - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/monster-hunter-wilds-steam-deck-geforce-now #MonsterHunterWilds #SinglePlayer #Thirdperson #GeForceNow #Hack&Slash; #SteamDeck #Streaming #Hardware #Capcom #RPG
Good book bundle for learning how computers and software work under the hood:
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/computer-science-fun-way-no-starch-books
Trump Wants To Get Rid Of US CHIPs Act #chipsact #donaldtrump #hardware #semiconductorchips
https://www.lowyat.net/2025/344679/trump-wants-to-get-rid-of-us-chips-act/
My latest blog post: VanSpoof – A-Muntzing We Will Go
https://mikecoats.com/van-spoof-muntzing/
With my first few VanSpoof prototypes assembled, I had noticed that the L78L05 was sometimes getting a little hot. Instead of knuckling down and calculating more suitable component values, I turned to the tried and tested method of Muntzing to get my power draw down.
Artificial Intelligence comes to smart pens, includes handwriting-to-text and ChatGPT
The "One Smart AI Pen" concept by Zakwan Ahmad gets launched for crowdfunding on Kickstarter.
#hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligence-comes-to-smart-pens-includes-handwriting-to-text-and-chatgpt