AMD has released Radeon Software for Linux version 25.35.1, which adds official support for Ubuntu 24.04.4 HWE and resolves system hangs on Intel hybrid CPUs. This update is particularly beneficial for users on unsupported distros like Fedora or Arch, where standard packages may not support new hardware adequately. The installer is recommended for enterprise systems and power users needing immediate GPU support, while most users should rely on their distribution's repositories unless they encounter specific issues. The update also addresses critical issues with Intel Arrow Lake or Raptor Lake CPUs, improving stability during 3D workloads on secondary GPUs, though users are advised to check compatibility and kernel versions before updating
NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 596.02 for Windows released
NVIDIA has released the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 596.02 to address stuttering issues in the game Arknights: Endfield. This beta patch prioritizes speed over stability, bypassing the full WHQL certification process, and is available for download on the NVIDIA Customer Care support site. While it offers a quick solution for gamers experiencing lag spikes, it comes with risks, as the drivers are provided as-is and may lead to system crashes or instability. For critical work machines, users are advised to wait for the next WHQL certified release, although gamers often prefer the immediate fixes that hotfixes provide
NVIDIA Linux x64 (AMD64 EM64T) Display Driver 595.58.03 released
NVIDIA has released version 595.58.03 of its Linux x64 display driver, officially dropping support for the GTX 10 series in the stable branch while focusing on stability improvements. The update addresses critical issues such as kernel panics when disconnecting Thunderbolt docks and freezes on Wayland desktops under load, enhancing overall desktop stability. Additionally, the release includes fixes for kernel crashes and improves memory management to prevent Wayland freezes during high demand. Users with older GPUs will need to transition to legacy branches or upgrade their hardware, as proprietary drivers are no longer supporting older architectures
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 for Windows released
NVIDIA has launched the GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 for Windows 10 and 11, addressing stability issues and visual corruption in popular games like Halo Infinite and HITMAN World of Assassination. This update resolves texture problems in Halo Infinite and prevents crashes related to the Smooth Motion feature in HITMAN, as well as conflicts between DLSS Frame Generation and Instant Replay. Users experiencing these specific bugs are encouraged to install the driver promptly, while others may prefer to wait for feedback on potential new issues. The update also continues to optimize performance for DLSS and Reflex across various games without requiring manual adjustments
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 26.3.1 released
AMD has released the Adrenalin Edition 26.3.1 drivers for Windows 10 and 11, addressing stability issues with newer graphics cards, particularly for Radeon RX 7000 and above, where crashes occurred when changing settings. The update also enhances performance for Radeon RX 9000 series users by introducing FSR Upscaling 4.1 and optimizations for games like Crimson Desert and DEATH STRANDING 2 ON THE BEACH. Additionally, it resolves problems with AMD Noise Suppression and intermittent loss of mouse and keyboard functionality. However, users should still be cautious with Battlefield 6 on Ryzen AI systems, as some issues remain unresolved
Intel Linux NPU Driver v1.30.0 released: How to install on Ubuntu 24.04
Intel has released version 1.30.0 of its Linux NPU driver for installation on Ubuntu 24.04, providing a quick-start guide that emphasizes essential steps for setting up the NPU stack. The installation process begins with purging old Intel components to avoid conflicts, followed by downloading the driver archive from GitHub and installing necessary dependencies. Users are then instructed to install the driver packages, ensuring that the environment is prepared by addressing any potential conflicts with previous installations. Finally, the guide covers granting permissions, verifying device presence, checking kernel messages for initialization issues, and confirming package integrity through GPG verification
NVIDIA Linux Driver 580.142 Fixes Adaptive‑Sync Blanks and Vulkan Swapchain Freezes
NVIDIA has released the 580.142 Linux driver, addressing significant bugs affecting the 470.x series, including adaptive-sync monitor blanking, Vulkan swapchain freezes, and modesetting issues for four 4K displays. The adaptive-sync fix prevents screen blackouts caused by switching refresh rates when using USB-C-to-HDMI dongles, while the Vulkan fix stabilizes frame rates during heavy X11 rendering. Additionally, the driver resolves a regression that prevented proper detection and initialization of multiple 4K monitors at boot. Users can easily upgrade to this driver by removing the current version and installing the new one from NVIDIA's website, ensuring a smoother gaming and professional rendering experience
How NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.79 Fixes Crimson Desert Crashes and Keeps Over‑Clocked GPUs Boosting
NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.79 introduces DLSS 4 support for Crimson Desert and DEATH STRANDING 2, while addressing various game-crash issues from the previous update. It also resolves a voltage-capping problem that affects overclocked GPUs, fixes a browser DRM crash on certain monitors, and corrects visual glitches in Resident Evil Requiem. The installation process can be streamlined using the Express mode, ensuring that old driver files are replaced without rebooting. In case of any issues, users can easily revert to the previous driver version through Device Manager
NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 595.76: Fix Bugs, Boost Performance
NVIDIA has launched the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 595.76 to resolve various issues impacting gamers and overclockers, including GPU throttling and visual glitches in Resident Requiem. This update enhances path tracing performance for Resident Requiem and addresses stability problems in Star Citizen, as well as intermittent crashes when playing DRM-protected content on HDCP 1.x monitors. Users can download the hotfix from NVIDIA's website and are advised to adjust settings or revert to a previous driver version if they encounter further problems. Additionally, troubleshooting tips are provided for users experiencing sluggish performance or crashes after the update
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.71 Update: Addresses Fan Regression, DLSS 4 Support, and More
NVIDIA has released the GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.71, which improves gaming performance by addressing fan monitoring issues and adding support for DLSS 4 on Windows 10 and 11. The update fixes a critical bug that caused GPU fans to stop functioning or display inaccurate speeds, allowing users to monitor real-time fan speeds again. Additionally, the driver resolves several game-specific issues, such as black bars in Ascent, green artifacts in Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, fatal crashes in FINAL FANTASY XII, image corruption in Call of Duty Modern Warfare, and performance drops in Quantum Break. Overall, this update enhances the gaming experience by fixing general system bugs, including crashes in Blackmagic Design's AV1 decoder
AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.2.2 Update: New Features, Fixes, and Known Issues
The AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.2.2 update introduces support for Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon, enhancing graphics fidelity and frame pacing. It resolves issues like crashes in Roblox for Radeon RX 7000 series cards and fixes texture flickering during desktop recording. However, users should be aware of ongoing problems, including crashes in Cyberpunk 2077 with Path Tracing enabled and timeout errors in Battlefield 6 on certain graphics cards. To mitigate these issues, users can disable specific features until patches are made available by game developers
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.59: What's New and Improved
NVIDIA has released its GeForce Game Ready Driver version 595.59 for Windows 10 and 11, introducing support for DLSS 4 in Resident Evil Requiem and a Game Ready slot for Marathon with Reflex. This update includes several bug fixes addressing issues such as black bars and crashes in various games, as well as a crash related to Blackmagic Design's AV1 decoder. Players can expect improved performance, with frame rates increasing by over 10% while maintaining visual quality, particularly benefiting mid-range graphics cards. The installation process is straightforward, with an optional NVIDIA App available for adjusting overclock settings and keeping drivers updated
NVIDIA Linux Display Driver 580.126.18: Fix for Kernel 6.19 Module Load Failures
NVIDIA has released version 580.126.18 of its Linux x64 Display Driver on February 17, 2026, to address module load failures caused by changes in the Linux 6.19 kernel. Users upgrading from earlier versions without reinstalling the NVIDIA package, particularly those on rolling-release distributions like Arch or Fedora Rawhide, may experience "undefined symbol" errors preventing the driver from functioning. To resolve this, users need to download the new driver, unpack it with root privileges, and rebuild the kernel module. While those still using older kernels do not need this update, skipping it on newer systems could lead to significant issues with module loading
Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1: Brings Support for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Nioh 3
AMD's Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 driver for Windows 10/11 introduces support for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Nioh 3 but also brings several bugs affecting Radeon RX 7000-9000 series owners. Users may experience issues like corrupted clouds in Arc Raiders, crashes during ray-traced sessions in The Finals, and timeouts in Cyberpunk 2077 and Battlefield 6 when certain features are enabled. To install the new driver, it's recommended to download it directly from AMD’s official page and use the AMD Cleanup Utility to eliminate remnants of previous versions. The article provides various workarounds for the bugs and suggests rolling back to the previous driver version if the issues persist
NVIDIA GeForce Security Update Driver 582.28 for Windows released
NVIDIA has recently released the GeForce Security Update Driver 582.28 for Windows, specifically targeting older Maxwell, Volta, and Pascal graphics cards that are no longer receiving Game Ready updates. This driver does not introduce new features or performance enhancements; rather, it focuses on patching kernel-level vulnerabilities that could potentially allow malware to execute with elevated privileges within the graphics stack.
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 for Windows
NVIDIA has released the GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 for Windows, which introduces several enhancements, particularly for the latest gaming titles. Key features include the addition of DLSS 4 support for games like ARC Raiders: Headwind Update and Arknights: Endfield, as well as the introduction of "DLSS Super Resolution" in Highguard. The update also addresses important bugs, such as visual artifacts in Total War: Three Kingdoms when using Screen Space Reflections (SSR), SDR color banding with Windows Automatic Color Management, and startup freezes on Asus G14 laptops in Ultimate Mode.
AMD Radeon Software for Linux 25.35 released
AMD has recently launched an update to its Radeon Software for Linux, now at version 25.35. This update primarily focuses on enhancing support for various AMD GPU models, prominently introducing compatibility for the RX 780 XT series, which includes the RX 780 and RX 7900 GRE variants, as well as the RX 6750 XT models. Users can obtain the updated drivers through their Linux distribution's package manager or directly from AMD's website, although it is crucial to verify compatibility before proceeding with the installation.
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 26.1.1 released
AMD has introduced its latest graphics driver, Radeon Adrenalin Edition 26.1.1, aimed at enhancing gaming experiences for users of AMD hardware. This update includes a notable AI Bundle feature that promises performance enhancements and improved visuals across various games. However, it also brings to light several issues affecting specific titles, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo 4, and Microsoft Flight Simulator, where users may encounter problems related to shadow rendering, textures, and lighting.
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.74 for Windows released
NVIDIA has recently launched the GeForce Game Ready Driver version 591.74 for Windows 10 and 11, designed to enhance gaming experiences by ensuring smooth and stable gameplay. This update introduces support for DLSS 4.5 and addresses various stability issues identified in previous driver versions. Gamers can expect noticeable performance boosts, particularly in titles like Arena Breakout: Infinite, where crash issues have been resolved.
NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 591.67 for Windows
NVIDIA has recently launched the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 591.67 for Windows, aimed at resolving specific issues encountered in prior driver versions. This update addresses notable problems such as banding on gradient backgrounds in Standard Dynamic Range mode and incorrect color application when Digital Vibrance is activated. Additionally, it fixes a bug related to the "Show Notification Tray Icon" setting, particularly the challenge users faced in disabling its automatic update feature in the Control Panel.