The Power Up Notes - November 2025

👋 Welcome to the debut episode of The Power Up Notes!

The Power Up Notes debut! We cover Valve's new Steam hardware trio, the latest Proton update for Linux gaming, and why you should switch OS!

This month, host Swagnilla Ice breaks down the biggest news impacting your open-source gaming rig. We dive into Valve's ambitious move to create an entire Linux gaming ecosystem, explain how the new Proton update boosts performance, and analyze why a tool like VeraCrypt is essential for all creators.
➡️ Focusing on the latest news in the gaming and Linux world to keep you powered up!
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Tags: #news #linux #gaming #valve #steammachine #proton #veracrypt