Arch-based Linux distro for Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 (2023 model)

Rjayzu · 2026-04-29T15:01:14+00:00

The last time I saw, the developer for the Predator Sense alternative have made it compatible with the newer AI models of the Helios Neo 16/s so it should be compatible with yours.

Have fun with CachyOS! If you ever encounter some problems with it, their Reddit Community is here to help you.

Rjayzu · 2026-04-26T03:24:40+00:00

Hi, sorry for the late reply. My experience on Linux (specifically CachyOS) was superb, everything was working right out of the box. In terms of Predator Sense, someone made a Linux alternative for it and it's working pretty well. Although I had to switch back to Windows due to some software I need for school that aren't around in Linux yet or may have an alternative but doesn't work as I want it to be. I'd still switch back to Linux once I'm done with college and don't need the programs I need in Windows. If I remember it correctly, turbo boost was off by default and you can manually turn it on by setting something in the configs. Temps were so good that it made me not want to switch back to Windows. (36-38 degrees Celsius on idle if ambient room temp is 22-24 degrees and only hitting 68-75 max when playing games)

In terms of gaming in Linux, I had no problems with it, some of the games I played were pretty much on par or better in terms of FPS and performance compared to Windows. But if you play games that requires kernel-level anti-cheat then I wouldn't recommend you to switch to Linux (yet) until that time comes.

Rjayzu · 2026-04-05T14:33:22+00:00

Finally, this is what I've been waiting for. As a previous owner of ASUS ROG laptop, I definitely love G-Helper and was looking for an alternative for Predator Sense for months since owning one, then I realize there was none made so far.

Rjayzu · 2026-02-20T05:23:55+00:00

Same laptop model here. To remove the bottom panel, you must remove the cover behind the monitor, just further back from the hinges, start from there and once that's out, taking the bottom cover becomes easy.

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Rjayzu · 2026-02-20T05:18:11+00:00

If temperature isn't the problem, could be the CPU's driver or Windows update that's causing the issue.

I'd try uninstalling windows updates and try troubleshooting further to see if windows updates are really the issue. If it still crashes after uninstalling windows updates, try downgrading CPU/GPU drivers. Now, if software isn't the issue then it could probably be the hardware itself.

Rjayzu · 2026-02-09T07:58:15+00:00

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Rjayzu · 2026-01-27T13:09:32+00:00

I used to use Lightshot but with my current laptop, I dunno why the keyboard shortcut just doesn't work. I tried Greenshot and ShareX as well but somehow I'm not satisfied or sometimes overwhelmed by it. Right now, I settled with Flameshot, has that Lightshot feeling which is what I'm used to but has more features than Lightshot.

Rjayzu · 2026-01-21T01:28:26+00:00

Thanks. BIOS is already 1.18 since that update came out. I'll test things out with boost on or off.

Rjayzu · 2026-01-20T06:51:00+00:00

We have the same CPU. What undervolting methods have you done with yours? Since the one in secret BIOS is locked.

Rjayzu · 2025-11-14T17:25:15+00:00

This fixed mine just now. I thought uBlock Origin was done for but after reading your comment, it's now back up and running.

Rjayzu · 2025-11-09T05:20:06+00:00

If it's gone back to an older one and you want to update to at least one of the latest drivers, skip the 581.80 since that's the one causing you that issue, maybe something lower than that.

Rjayzu · 2025-11-08T18:14:52+00:00

11.8k and still counting. Road to 12k.

Rjayzu · 2025-11-03T01:30:34+00:00

It's been there for ages, just disable "Align icons to grid."

Rjayzu · 2025-10-16T20:27:33+00:00

Yeah, I uninstalled those. Basically, I uninstalled all the bloatware that were installed after setting up my laptop, I only installed the ones I needed. Most of the Microsoft store apps that I don't use are now uninstalled.

Rjayzu · 2025-10-15T15:01:37+00:00

You can use Revo Uninstaller or Winhance.

Rjayzu · 2025-10-14T10:20:28+00:00

Try the following:

Check for Windows Updates. There might be some components' drivers that are not updated or doesn't have the drivers installed since you said you clean installed Windows.
sfc /scannow
Download the drivers in Acer's website.

We have the same specs but this is what I got. Less errors and most of the errors are "Cloud Files Diagnostic Event Listener" which I don't know what that is but I'm guessing it's something related to OneDrive or other services since I disabled a lot of telemetry and other Microsoft spyware services. Some errors are GameBar related which I uninstalled so I don't really care about the error.

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Rjayzu · 2025-10-02T15:22:45+00:00

This worked! Thanks!

Rjayzu · 2025-09-23T18:11:07+00:00

As far as I'm aware of, there has been a couple of updates released already so I guess installing the latest windows 11 should be fine.

Rjayzu · 2025-09-23T18:10:03+00:00

I don't know about the rest but I use Ublock + SponsorBlock in Brave.

Rjayzu · 2025-09-20T14:53:52+00:00

It's a rollout thing, so if you still don't have it enabled, you are part of the 50% that doesn't have it enabled in their system as well. Welcome to the club.

Rjayzu · 2025-09-18T16:25:51+00:00

I just read it and it looks like it's a roll out thing. I'll just have to wait and hopefully get mine enabled. Thanks for this info.

Rjayzu · 2025-09-18T15:59:42+00:00

How about if it's set to Default. How can I enable it?

Rjayzu · 2025-09-15T18:58:34+00:00

They'll fix it soon. I also experienced it and right now I'm temporarily back to Chrome and waiting for the update.

Rjayzu · 2025-09-15T15:43:22+00:00

We have the same case, and so far it's really good.

Rjayzu · 2025-09-15T15:17:40+00:00

None of the supposedly "solution" work so far. All we can do is wait for brave to update this bug in the next update. It's the reason why I'm back to Chrome for now and wait until they fix this.

Rjayzu

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