Performance
Rog xbox ally x performs better on linux than windows
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Tests on the Asus Rog Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC reveal significant performance improvements when running the Linux-based Bazzite operating system compared to Windows. Content creator Cyber Dopamine demonstrated higher frame rates, greater stability, and faster sleep and wake times in his recent YouTube video. The device can dual-boot between the two systems for flexibility.
Linux kernel patch fixes Intel Chromebook performance regression
The Linux kernel community has merged a patch to address a serious performance regression affecting Intel-powered Chromebooks. The fix, incorporated ahead of the 6.18-rc3 release, targets issues in power management tied to Intel's hybrid CPU architectures. This resolution aims to improve CPU scaling and user experience on devices running Chrome OS.
Linux kernel disables default TPM bus encryption for performance
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Developers of the Linux kernel have disabled TPM bus encryption by default in recent updates to address performance issues. This change, introduced after features in Linux 6.10, prioritizes efficiency over security in many use cases. The decision reflects community feedback on balancing protection against slowdowns in TPM-dependent operations.
Linux 6.18 enhances AMD EPYC Turin performance
The Linux 6.18 kernel introduces optimizations that boost performance on AMD's EPYC Turin processors by up to 10% in multi-threaded workloads compared to Linux 6.17. These improvements target AI, high-performance computing, and database tasks on the Zen 5-based chips. Benchmarks from Phoronix highlight gains in scheduling, memory management, and power efficiency.
Linux 6.19 boosts AES-GCM performance on AMD Zen 3
The Linux 6.19 kernel delivers up to 74% faster AES-GCM cryptographic performance for AMD Zen 3 processors. This improvement stems from optimizations in the kernel's crypto subsystem. Phoronix reports these gains based on hardware benchmarks.
Steven Ball Performs at Virginia Theatre
Maestro Steven Ball appeared at the Virginia Theatre on September 6, 2025, for showings of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Performances were at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.