Linux 7.1 kernel drops i486 support, fixes Steam Deck audio, and brings new NTFS driver (opens in new tab)

The latest has been released, delivering significant advancements in hardware support and power management efficiency. On the AMD front, the updated amd-pstate driver now incorporates Dynamic Energy Performance Preference (EPP), enabling automatic transitions between power profiles based on usage context; laptops can now seamlessly switch from Performance mode when plugged in to Balanced mode on battery power. Intel users benefit from the default enablement of FRED (Flexible Return and Event ...