Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you'll find him steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine
Latest articles by Richard Devine

All the Dark Ops challenges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Dark Ops challenges aren't listed in Black Ops 7's Calling Cards menu, as, like previous games, they're secretive. But here's a list of every known Dark Ops so far and how to get it.

Forget massive desktops, this mini PC is perfect for AI and gaming
By Richard Devine published
Deals The GMKtec Evo-X2 is one of a new breed of mini PCs with AMD's incredible Strix Halo APU at its core, besting many desktops on size, price, and performance.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
By Zachary Boddy last updated
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.

Does less SBMM in the Black Ops 7 beta also mean lower ping?
By Richard Devine published
Gaming A curious detail has emerged in the Black Ops 7 open beta, with players seeing lower latency (ping) when connected to the Open Moshpit. So what's going on?

Here's everything you can earn from the Black Ops 7 beta
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming If you're playing the Black Ops 7 beta, you have the chance to acquire some exclusive rewards that will be gone when it ends. Here's what you can get your hands on.

How to get the Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta
By Richard Devine published
Gaming If you want to reach round 50 in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta, then you're going to ideally need a Raygun. There are two ways to get one, both of which involve an amount of luck.

How to get the Black Ops 7 multiplayer Dark Ops Calling Card
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a few surprises up its sleeve, not least a Dark Ops Calling Card reward which has been found. If you have the time, it's not too difficult to get.

Xbox Game Pass price hikes: Where's the family plan we need?
By Richard Devine published
Xbox Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and not really delivering anything new of value. Meanwhile, the previously tested family plan still doesn't exist.

What is Fortnite Crew and what does it get you?
By Richard Devine published
Xbox Fortnite Crew will soon be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but what is it, and what do you actually get with a subscription?

Borderlands 4 might not be horrible on the Xbox Ally X
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds I don't have an Xbox Ally X yet, and even if I did, I couldn't talk about it. But I am curious if Borderlands 4 might play on it, so I tried — unscientifically — to figure it out.

How to cancel Xbox Game Pass in 2025
By Miles Dompier, Samuel Tolbert last updated
Cancel If you're not utilizing your Xbox Game Pass subscription because of price hikes, here's how to cancel it.

Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
By Jez Corden last updated
Guide Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.

Sony didn't copy the Xbox price increase, but the PS5 is now worse value all the same
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Sony has changed its value proposition for the PS5 in some markets, following on from Microsoft's Xbox price increase. It still costs the same, but you get less for your money.

Don't pay scalpers for an Xbox Ally X, just don't
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds It didn't take long for Xbox Ally X preorders to go up on sale on platforms like eBay, but for the love of god, don't buy one.

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.

What's the status of Forza Horizon 6 on the PS5?
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Given that Forza Horizon 5 eventually made the leap to PS5, what's the status of Forza Horizon 6 and whether that will be doing the same?

Forza Horizon 6 is officially official and officially in Japan
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The rumors were true, and Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan. The latest release in one of Xbox's most popular franchises will headline the 25th anniversary celebrations with a 2026 launch.

Is PlayStation releasing Marvel's Wolverine on PC?
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Sony finally showed off more of its next Marvel project, Wolverine, which is set to launch towards the tail end of 2026. But will we be able to play it on PC?

NASCAR 25 is looking like the racer we always wanted it to be
By Richard Devine published
Gaming NASCAR fans, on console especially, haven't been eating well in recent years. But the first iRacing made game will change all of that.

Algoriddim's djay for Windows FINALLY gets Spotify support
By Richard Devine published
Apps The incredibly popular mixing software for Windows (and Mac) will now integrate with Spotify's vast catalog, so long as you have a premium subscription.

Why did I not know about this Windows 11 volume feature sooner?!
By Richard Devine published
Windows Sometimes it's the little things in life that give us the most joy, and that's exactly the case with this Windows 11 volume feature I never knew existed. And it's been about for years!

Using AI to learn PowerShell has shown me humans are still king
By Richard Devine published
AI I've been using AI to try and learn some PowerShell as a complete beginner, and it's been an eyeopening experience so far. Also proof that human experts are always going to be important.

Get ready: Google Chrome’s historic AI upgrade is here
By Richard Devine published
Software Google's latest update to the Chrome browser is absolutely jam packed with new AI features. Because it's 2025, and there's literally nothing else that would be added.
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