
Rebecca Spear
Self-professed geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central's gaming editors with a focus on gaming handhelds, mini PCs, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn't checking out the latest titles on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She's written thousands of game guides, previews, interviews, features, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming-related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. Drawing tablets and drawing programs like Adobe Fresco and Photoshop are among her chief interests. You can follow her @rrspear on X (formerly Twitter).
When away from electronics, she loves taking her corgi, Penny, out to the river to go swimming and is always up for a game of volleyball. Otherwise, you'll most often find her curled up with a fantasy or sci-fi novel as her cats purr on her lap. She also loves attending comic conventions while cosplaying as her favorite video game characters. Her house is filled with gaming collectibles and posters and she's always on the lookout for more.
Latest articles by Rebecca Spear

Time's running out on this Xbox Edition mechanical keyboard deal
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is currently at its lowest price ever while this Prime Day deal lasts.

ENDS SOON: Grab this fantastic AIO while it's on sale
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I absolutely love the HP OmniStudio X All-in-One desktop and right now, this fantastic PC is on sale, today only.

This is your last call to save money on Xbox gift cards!
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Deals Newegg currently has a special promo code deal that gives you $15 off a $100 Xbox Gift Card. That's free money that you can put toward your next game purchase.

Clone compatible SSDs for less while this enclosure is on sale
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals The SSD enclosure I use to clone SSDs is currently on sale at Amazon. You can grab it for a fraction of the cost while this deal lasts.

Improve your game with these PC handheld accessory deals
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Many of my favorite ROG Ally accessories are on sale during Prime Day. Grab these peripherals to enhance your gaming handheld PC playing sessions.

Upgrade your ROG Ally with this discounted SSD
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Add more storage space to your ROG Ally by upgrading the SSD. The WD_BLACK SSD I use is currently at a major discount for Prime Day.

Now's the time to lock in a discounted Adobe subscription plan
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Now's the time to lock in an Adobe subscription plan while they're discounted to far more affordable prices. Here are the five best deal plans available right now.

LIGHTNING DEAL: My favorite headphones are seriously discounted
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I never travel anywhere without my favorite set of headphones and right now they're steeply discounted as part of Amazon Prime Day Lightning Deal. Grab one at this low price while stock lasts.

Turn your gaming handheld into a laptop with this Prime Day deal
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I bought a wireless keyboard for my PC gaming handhelds, and now I don't want to play without it. It's currently on sale for Prime Day, making it even better.

These are the best accessory deals for your Surface Pro 12-inch
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals The Surface Pro 12-inch got a near-perfect score in our review, but the right accessories can make it even better. These are the 7 best Prime Day discounts!

You should hold off on buying a microSD Express card for now
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming handhelds Most PC gaming handhelds on the market today cannot take full advantage of microSD Express cards, but I hope future ones do. Here's why.

Prime Day deal: Grab this premium mobile controller for just $100
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals The Razer Kishi Ultra is widely considered one of the best premium mobile controllers on the market. Right now, it's on sale for Prime Day with $50 off.

Don't get the Legion Go S, buy this discounted handheld instead
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals An anti-Prime Day deal at Best Buy brings the cost of the Legion Go S (Windows, Z2 Go) down to just $499.99, but I still recommend another handheld over it.

Get a mini PC instead of a laptop or desktop to save money
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Mini PCs are far more affordable than laptops and desktops, especially right now, while some of my favorites are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. See which mini PC is best for you.

Galaxy Book5 Pro is the perfect laptop, and now it's on sale
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I scored the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro highly in my review, and now this fantastic laptop is on sale for Prime Day. Here's why I recommend it over other laptops.

Legion Go SSD upgrades are easy — Here's how to do it
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds I needed more game storage space in my Legion Go, so I upgraded the 1TB SSD to a 2TB SSD. Here's how I did it so you can, too.

Legion Go S (SteamOS) improves upon Steam Deck, but with tradeoffs
By Rebecca Spear published
Review I tested and used the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S gaming handheld. Here's what makes it a compelling choice for gamers. Our review.

I'm nervous for Rare after the Xbox layoffs
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming Today's Microsoft layoffs have me worried about developers at Xbox Game Studios. Rare has been a big part of my life, but I'm starting to question if they'll be around much longer.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.

The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.

Alienware AW3425DW review: A fantastically affordable monitor
By Rebecca Spear published
Review I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.

Here's the best gaming handheld to get for your specific needs
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Gaming handhelds are the perfect entertainment devices. They can be taken anywhere and provide a host of games for you to play. Some are far better than others, though. Here are the best ones.

Here are the very best computer monitors you can get right now
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Monitors We've done hundreds of hours of testing to find the best computer monitors for a wide range of uses. Here are the best ones.
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