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Gaming on Linux: a revolution in progress For gamers, switching to Linux has always been a rather daunting prospect. The Wine project — which allows games built for Windows to run on Linux — has made incredible progress over the years. However, the level of difficulty and complexity has been a significant barrier for the…
You know that feeling of disorientation when, seized by the sudden urge to play The Witcher 3, you find yourself wandering through endless tabs of Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Ubisoft Connect without remembering which platform you bought it on? Or that primordial frustration when, craving a nostalgic dive into Monkey Island, you have…
Automation…automation! Setting Up an Ansible Server for IT Automation Have you ever thought about automating the day-to-day operations of your IT infrastructure, but didn’t know where to start? Ansible is the ideal answer! This comprehensive guide will walk you step by step through configuring an Ansible server, showing you how to create a robust environment…
If you’ve ever been curious about setting up a GitLab Community Edition (CE) server with Docker and Docker Compose, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through every step needed to create an efficient, ready-to-use GitLab environment. But first, let’s take a step back: what makes GitLab and Docker such a winning…
I finished Phantom Liberty several days ago and wanted to share some thoughts on this stunning DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 — which, apparently, will be the first and last we’ll see for this title. I have a few scattered reflections to share… so let’s try to go in order… All spoiler-free, I promise! The Best…
I recently had to deal with a simple but curious problem — one of those where once you’ve solved it you think: “I really need to remember this one for the future!” Since it’s something that can be useful to everyone in everyday life, I thought I’d share it briefly. The Problem I was trying…
There is a lot of talk these days about ChatGPT, the AI engine made freely available by OpenAI. For those unfamiliar: OpenAI has been developing Artificial Intelligence for various purposes for years. The innovative feature of this software is its ability to create content and correlate information from a vast library of texts, on which…
Today the main component — and also the most expensive — of any gaming PC is undoubtedly the GPU… and it is unfortunately also the noisiest one under heavy loads. In my case, having the PC in the living room, this was quite annoying to those around me when I used it for extended periods…
If you’re a PC gaming enthusiast, you know how important it is to get the best possible performance from your hardware. With the rapid evolution of games and technology, the need to optimise your computer to ensure not only excellent performance but also good component longevity has become crucial. This desire stems both from the…
For some time now, in my free moments, I’ve been playing this super engaging card game created by former Hearthstone game producer Ben Brode. Ben left the Blizzard team and launched this new project published by Nuverse and developed by Second Dinner — with a winning move: the license for the immense Marvel universe. What…
Insomniac’s Marvel Spider-Man was already stunning. Can they do better? The answer, right away… absolutely yes! Miles Morales on PC: Ray Tracing and Visual Beauty The new Insomniac title arrives on PC with a graphical presentation in top form. You can push your latest-generation graphics cards with Ray Tracing enabled to see your friendly neighbourhood…
For some time I’ve been testing the various game streaming services to understand how truly usable they are and which is the best. I’ve run in-depth tests on Google Stadia and GeForce Now, while the opportunity to test Microsoft xCloud was more limited, as it was still in Beta. How I Tested the Services Game…