Richard Devine is the 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 in the past on Android Central 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

Here's when you can play the new Blackout-inspired mode in Call of Duty: Warzone
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Black Ops Royale is the new Blackout-inspired battle royale experience for Call of Duty: Warzone. But when can you drop in and play?

Do you need Black Ops 7 to play Black Ops Royale?
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Blackout is coming back to Call of Duty with Black Ops Royale. But do you need to actually own Black Ops 7 to play it?

Everything you can play this week in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone has a constant stream of content and new events, so here's a roundup of everything you can play this week.

Is PlayStation releasing Marvel's Wolverine on PC?
By Richard Devine last updated
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?

How to solve Call of Duty: Warzone's new "Drop Zone" Secret Challenges
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Hunting for the new Shattered Echo weapon blueprint in Call of Duty: Warzone? Here's what you have to do.

I tried to make my Windows 11 PC better with Winhance and wish I'd done it sooner
By Richard Devine published
Windows I've tried different Windows 11 debloat tools in the past, but I think Winhance might be the best of the bunch. In part, because it's so simple to use.

The Call of Duty "$40 weapon skin" is nothing more than social media ragebait
By Richard Devine published
Gaming A post on X has gone viral for showing off a "$40 skin" for Call of Duty, except it's complete nonsense designed only for ragebait engagement.

Black Ops 7 is on a roll and the latest content is the best from Call of Duty in ages
By Richard Devine published
Opinion It might be the in thing to rip on Call of Duty on the internet, but they're cooking with Black Ops 7. The most recent content is some of the best in a long time.

I bought this discounted Lenovo laptop; here's why you should too.
By Richard Devine published
Deals Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3X is heavily discounted for President's Day and if you're shopping on a budget, this is definitely the laptop deal you should grab.

The designer of Sega's consoles has passed away, and leaves an eternal legacy
By Richard Devine published
News Hideki Sato was the man behind Sega's game consoles, from the Master System through to the Windows CE-supporting Dreamcast, and leaves behind a lasting legacy.

The recent Black Ops 7 event rewards are going to all players after bugs
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The recent leaderboard event on Black Ops 7 Zombies newest map, Mars Survival, was so bug-ridden that all players will get the rewards.

Work work like a Warcraft Peon with this new open-source tool
By Richard Devine published
Software Coding doesn't have to be boring; you can spice it up a little bit and work work like a Peon! Add PeonPing to your AI coding app, and you'll never be held back by a silent terminal again.

This app is already a better idea of Copilot on Windows 11 than Microsoft's own
By Richard Devine published
Software As is often the case, talented developers out there come up with ideas that put Microsoft's own in the shade.

How to get your hands on the new secret blueprint in Call of Duty: Warzone
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming Rebirth Island in Warzone has been given a much needed overhaul, and it's more than just a bit of snow. With the rework comes a new easter egg, and here's how you solve it.

We tested the best Thunderbolt 5 docks you can buy in 2026
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested so far.

Where to grab some old blueprints to use on Warzone's Winter Rebirth Island
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Winter Rebirth Island in Call of Duty: Warzone brought with it some new secrets to find, like these two old blueprints brought back. You can't keep them, but they're easy to get every match.

Popular Grammarly alternative kills its free browser extension, blaming AI
By Richard Devine published
News LanguageTool, a popular grammar checker, is killing its free browser extension and opening it only to paid, premium users.

Forget a full tower — these mini PCs are the best we've tested
By 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.

These are the best keyboards we've tested so far
By Cale Hunt last updated
Accessories With countless options on the market, choosing a new keyboard for your PC can be daunting. I curated this list of the best we've tested for a wide range of uses.

VS Code is gobbling up storage space on Ubuntu
By Richard Devine published
News VS Code's official Snap package on Linux has a bug first reported in 2024 that still hasn't been fixed and is gobbling up storage space.

Google Meet and Microsoft Teams are crossing the streams
By Richard Devine published
News With the right enterprise hardware it doesn't matter if you're using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, because the two are now working together.

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.

These great gaming laptops make it easy to game on the go
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.
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