Open Source Drivers
The latest Open Source Drivers coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
PS3 Eye Webcam on Windows 10/11: Free Open-Source Driver Guide & Performance Review
The PlayStation 3 Eye camera, originally released in 2007 as a motion-tracking peripheral for Sony's PlayStation 3 console, has experienced an unexpected renaissance as a remarkably capable and...
Magic Trackpad on Windows: Complete Guide to Gestures and Drivers
Apple's Magic Trackpad has emerged as an unexpected favorite among Windows power users seeking premium touchpad functionality on their desktop setups. While designed for macOS, this sleek input...
ReactOS Advances GPU Compatibility with WDDM Driver Experiment
The ReactOS project has embarked on a groundbreaking journey toward modern GPU compatibility with its initial experimental implementation of the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM), marking a...
Linux distro leads Windows 11 25H2 by 15% in multi-threaded Ryzen 9 9950X encoding benchmarks
Ubuntu 25.10 development snapshots outpaced Windows 11 25H2 by as much as 15% in heavily multi-threaded CPU workloads, fresh benchmarks from Phoronix confirm. Running on the same AMD Ryzen 9 9950X...
Windows 10’s October 2025 End Sparks Heated Debate: Should Microsoft Open Legacy Drivers?
With the clock ticking down to October 14, 2025, millions of Windows 10 PCs are facing an unprecedented crossroads: upgrade to Windows 11, pay for a temporary safety net, or keep running an...
Switch to Linux on Mini PCs to Fix Wi-Fi Dropouts and Flickering
Mini PCs have revolutionized computing with their compact size and portability, but they often come with frustrating connectivity and display issues when running Windows. Many users report problems...
Windows 11 Dominates PC Gaming in 2025: Steam Survey Reveals Key Trends
Windows continues to be the undisputed king of PC gaming, with Valve's May 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey showing Microsoft's OS powering 96.4% of gaming PCs. While Linux has made notable...
SQL Server 2025 preview adds native AI and cloud tools for developers
Introduction Microsoft has unveiled the public preview of SQL Server 2025, marking a significant evolution in enterprise data management. This release introduces native AI capabilities, enhanced...
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 'Strix Halo' SoC Demonstrates Superior Performance on Ubuntu 25.04 Compared to Windows 11
Introduction Recent benchmarking tests have revealed that AMD's latest Ryzen AI Max+ 'Strix Halo' System on Chip (SoC), equipped with the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, delivers notable performance...
Why NTFS Continues to Dominate as Windows' File System in 2025: Stability, Performance, and Integration
Introduction For both veteran and new Windows users, the allure of experimenting with modern, feature-rich file systems like Btrfs, ZFS, or Microsoft’s own ReFS can be strong, particularly with the...
Intel Lunar Lake Xe2 Graphics: Linux vs. Windows 11 Performance Analysis
Introduction Intel's latest integrated graphics architecture, Xe2, introduced with the Lunar Lake processors, has garnered significant attention for its potential to enhance graphics performance...
AMD RDNA 3.5 benchmarks: Linux open-source drivers overtake Windows in compute tasks
Introduction The ongoing debate between open-source and proprietary systems has taken a new turn with the release of AMD's RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture. Recent benchmarks comparing performance on...