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Linux Patch Allows For Better HP OMEN 17 Laptop Performance - But With Higher TDP

Phoronix - Wed, 01/03/2024 - 01:54
A patch for the HP-WMI Linux kernel driver sent out on New Year's Eve aims to allow for better HP OMEN 17 laptop Linux performance by altering the thermal profile behavior so that the OMEN "8BAD" laptop can run at a higher TDP than what's otherwise permitted by the system's embedded controller (EC) without throttling...

NVIDIA's Open-Source Kernel Driver & Maturing Wayland Support Were Great In 2023

Phoronix - Wed, 01/03/2024 - 00:31
Following the 2023 highlights for Intel and AMD on Linux, here's a look back at the most popular Linux-related NVIDIA news for the past calendar year...

AMDVLK 2023.Q4.3 Released With Counter-Strike 2 Optimization, VKD3D Change

Phoronix - Tue, 01/02/2024 - 22:38
While we are now into 2024, AMDVLK 2023.Q4.3 was released today as a final EOY2023 update to this open-source AMD Vulkan driver that was supposed to be out last week but presumably got delayed due to the holidays...

Linux 6.8 To Support Next-Gen Intel Accelerators (QAT 420xx): More Engines, More Algos

Phoronix - Tue, 01/02/2024 - 22:11
Queued in the kernel's crypto subsystem development tree ahead of the upcoming Linux 6.8 merge window is introducing support for next-gen Intel QAT accelerators. The Intel QAT 420xx devices will support more acceleration engines as well as additional algorithms for next-generation QuickAssist Technology...

systemd In 2023 Added Windows-Inspired "Blue Screen Of Death" & macOS-Inspired T.D.M.

Phoronix - Tue, 01/02/2024 - 21:48
As part of our various year-end articles, here is a look back at the most popular systemd stories on Phoronix for the past year...

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