Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
Handhelds vs Mini PCs: the battle for small-form gaming
Gaming Steam Decks and Ally Xs promise freedom, but compact desktops like Geekom’s IT13 fight back with raw CPU muscle —here’s how to choose between a pocketable rig and a desk‑friendly cube.
These are the mini PC brands you can actually trust
Mini PC There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.
Flexible landscape and portrait JSAUX screens suit my laptop flow
Review The JSAUX FlipGo Horizon Pro gives users more screens while providing the freedom to work in landscape, portrait, stacked landscape, or solo display mode.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
Versus Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.
Here are the differences between Copilot and Copilot+
AI Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, can help generate text and imagery. Meanwhile, Copilot+ offers even more AI features. Here's how they differ from each other.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
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.
Here are the differences between the Legion Go S (SteamOS) and Steam Deck
Handhelds Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.
This slim case from dBrand gives the Xbox Ally X a kickstand
Review There is no slimmer protective Xbox Ally case option than the dBrand Killswitch Travel Kit. I tested it on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Here's why it's a fantastic choice for handhelds. Our review.
This bag is perfect for any handheld gaming PC
Review Tomtoc Arccos G-47 is the ultimate hands-free handheld gaming PC bag for people who want to protect their handheld in transit and bring accessories with them.
These changes will make your Xbox Ally X run smoother
Handhelds The Xbox Ally X needs to be tweaked a little before it can run games at its most efficient and smoothest capability. Here is everything you should do to maximize your Xbox Ally X's potential.
Here's the best gaming handheld to get for your specific needs
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.
Xbox Ally X vs Legion Go 2 — here's how these handhelds compare
Handhelds The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go 2 are both next-gen Windows 11 handheld gaming PCs. Let's discuss their differences and what they mean for you.
Xbox Ally X is better than ROG Ally X handheld in many ways
Handheld With the new Xbox Ally X on the horizon, I took a moment to compare it against the ROG Ally X. It offers some major improvements that you're going to want to know about.
Here's how the new Xbox ROG Ally compares to the original handheld
Handheld Now that the Xbox ROG Ally has been revealed, here's how this gaming handheld compares to the original ROG Ally gaming device.
Xbox Ally: Microsoft’s Windows 11 handheld that finally makes sense
Handhelds The new Xbox Ally handhelds are a clear example of Xbox's changing game strategy, showing a continued expansion into PC gaming.
Here's how the new Xbox Ally compares to Steam Deck
Handheld It turns out that the Xbox Ally is rather comparable to the Steam Deck. Here's how these two gaming handhelds match up against each other.
These are the best power banks for Xbox Ally gaming handhelds
Handhelds Gaming on the go with the Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X is great, but not if your battery runs out. So pack one of these battery packs in your bag and game all day long.
Here are the Xbox Ally accessories I recommend most
Handhelds The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are great PC gaming handhelds, but they're even better with some friends in tow. And by friends, I mean accessories. Here are the ones I recommend most.
dBrand’s Killswitch case lands on Xbox Ally X — and it’s Xbox Certified
Handhelds I already own a few dBrand Killswitch cases for Steam Deck and ROG Ally. They're excellent, which is why I'm stoked that the company is releasing one for the upcoming Xbox Ally gaming handheld PC.
It's not just you, entering Xbox Ally BIOS is tricky
Handhelds Entering the Xbox Ally BIOS is a somewhat tricky process, but once you're in, you can customize the handheld gaming PC so it runs the way you like it. Here's the best way to enter the BIOS.
Review: Xbox Ally X is the handheld gaming PC to beat right now
Review We spent dozens of hours playing games and testing the performance on the Xbox Ally X. It's an impressive device worth paying attention to. Our review.
Xbox Ally will have a hard time winning over Steam Deck fans
Review With its comfortable grips and modest performance, the Xbox Ally can make for an excellent cloud gaming device, but is that enough? Our review.
