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LILYGO to Launch ESP32-Based Gizmo with E-Paper Display, LoRa, and MagSafe Charging

The T5 E-Paper S3 Pro is a compact development board featuring the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 microcontroller alongside advanced capabilities. Designed for low-power applications, it integrates wireless connectivity, e-paper technology, and peripheral support

Waveshare Development Boards Feature RP2350 with 100 Mbps Ethernet or 1.14-Inch LCD

Waveshare has introduced a series of microcontroller development boards based on the RP2350 chipset designed by Raspberry Pi. These boards cater to diverse development needs, offering features such as GPIO expandability, 100 Mbps Ethernet, and compact LCD displays.

TANGO-7010 Series Featuring Intel 12th Gen i3 to i9 Cores and Triple 2.5GbE Ports

ICP Deutschland recently introduced the TANGO-7010 series, a compact mini PC powered by Intel 12th-generation Core processors. Designed for demanding applications, the series features efficient thermal management with a system fan and supports various storage interfaces.

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Anti-Cheat: A Thorny Problem For Linux Gamers

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Nov 22, 2024

Quoting: Anti-Cheat: A Thorny Problem For Linux Gamers —

Playing games on Linux has become a joy thanks to the many native games being released, and tools like Wine and Proton making it a breeze for playing games originally made for Windows.

Sadly, multiplayer gaming support has been taking big hits since 2023, with the second half of 2024 not being that different. Many gamers on Linux have found themselves facing newly introduced compatibility issues that were not present earlier.

You see, many popular games have kneecapped support for Linux recently. Even though they didn't officially support the platform in the first place, they have managed to make it harder for Linux gamers to enjoy a multiplayer session with their friends.

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