Hey, I'm Richard Devine. As the Managing Editor at Windows Central, I spend my days (and way too many nights) looking at Windows, PCs, open-source, and the latest in gaming.
While I live in Windows, my heart is often in the terminal. I love open-source software and spend a lot of time digging through GitHub to find the next "must-have" tool that most people haven't heard of yet. Whether it's perfecting a WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) workflow or helping bridge the gap between Windows and Linux, I’m all about finding ways to make our PCs do more.
When the work laptop closes, the gaming PC stays on. I’ve spent more hours than I’d like to admit in the dark streets of The Division 2, chasing the perfect line in Forza Horizon, or keeping up with the ever-changing meta in Call of Duty.
For me, it’s not just about playing the games it’s also about the community that keeps them alive. I’m here to make sure you have the best info, the neatest tools, and a better experience every time you hit the power button.
Latest articles by Richard Devine

We're finally getting a Snapdragon X2 Elite inside a mini PC
By Richard Devine published
News In a joint announcement at Microsoft Build and Computex, ASUS has revealed its first mini PC powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and answered our prayers in the process.

Microsoft continues to push AI into everything it can with a new terminal app
By Richard Devine published
News Microsoft has announced a fork of Windows Terminal at Build that adds native AI agent integration, because of course we need more AI.

Haptics can transform racing games from good into an incredibly realistic experience
By Richard Devine published
Gaming I tried a haptic seat targeted at sim racing, and the experience is unlike anything I've ever had before. This is the next big step in immersion in video games.

NVIDIA is retiring the Control Panel for Windows 11 after 20 years
By Richard Devine published
News With the release of the latest NVIDIA driver the classic Control Panel app is being retired. The features aren't going away, instead being folded into the newer NVIDIA App.

Fanatec has bridged the gap between real and virtual racing in spectacular fashion
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Sim racing with a PC or Xbox has got more and more realistic over the years, but this wheel from Fanatec takes it to a whole other level.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
By Cale Hunt 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.

The best PCs for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more
By Rebecca Spear last updated
PCs If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

This new controller is going to change everything for racing games
By Richard Devine published
Gaming I finally got my hands on GameSir's Swift Drive prototype, and it's beyond any of my expectations. This is a truly game-changing product.

Where to find all 9 Treasure Cars in Forza Horizon 6
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming Alongside Barn Finds, Forza Horizon 6 introduces Treasure Cars, another set of 9 hidden vehicles that you'll definitely want to get your hands on. Here's how and where to get them.

Where to get all the Barn Finds in Forza Horizon 6
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming Forza Horizon 6 is back with another batch of 12 Barn Finds to hunt down, so here's how you unlock them and all the locations you need to go to.

Complete Forza Horizon 6 car list (so far)
By Richard Devine, Alexander Cope last updated
Gaming Forza Horizon 6 has launched in early access ahead of its full May 19, 2026, release, so here are all the cars we know are confirmed to help you get started

How to turn off character speech in Forza Horizon 6
By Richard Devine published
Gaming You don't play Forza Horizon 6 for a compelling story and great voice acting, and so if it's getting on your nerves, here's how to make it go away.

How to use Fast Travel in Forza Horizon 6
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Forza Horizon 6 has made a pretty big change to its fast travel system, which still rewards exploration but reduces some of the tedium.

What actually happens when you reach Legend Island in Forza Horizon 6
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Legend Island is the only part of the Forza Horizon 6 map that's locked out of the gate. Here's how you get there and what happens when you do.

Does Forza Horizon 6 on PC use Denuvo?
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming Denuvo is a polarizing thing for PC gamers, to say the least, but with Forza Horizon 6 looming large, will it be one of those using it?

How you can start Forza Horizon 6 with a MUCH better ride
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Playground Games has detailed six reward cars for Forza Horizon 6 that players of the previous games can get their hands on, and they're going to give you a definite leg up right out of the gate.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will NOT be on Xbox One
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Responding to an online rumor, there's official word now that last-gen console players will not be able to play this year's Call of Duty.

What you need to know about the Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Festival Playlist is back with Forza Horizon 6 and here's what we know so far, including how PS5 players can catch up on missed rewards.

Breaking down what custom creations you can carry forward into Forza Horizon 6
By Richard Devine last updated
Gaming Forza Horizon 6 is a brand new entry in the franchise but that doesn't mean ALL of your previous creations have to be left behind. Here's what you need to know.

All the Dark Ops challenges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
By Richard Devine last updated
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.
RoboCop joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in Season 03 Reloaded update
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Call of Duty's latest mid-season update is upon us, and alongside the new maps in Multiplayer and Zombies, new modes in Warzone, and new missions in Endgame, is a collaboration with RoboCop.

Microsoft has no clue about what to do with Call of Duty
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Microsoft is removing Call of Duty from Game Pass at the absolute worst time with GTA 6 looming large, but it also shows the company still doesn't know what to do with its biggest gaming franchise.

This free app will let you move your Windows 11 Taskbar and make it feel like the old days
By Richard Devine published
Apps Windows 11 may look sleek, but let's face it, the Taskbar doesn't have many fans. So send it back to the glory days with RetroBar.

5 ways you can reuse an old Windows laptop instead of throwing it away
By Richard Devine published
Hardware Just because your old laptop can't use Windows 11 doesn't mean it should become e-waste. In fact, you can recycle it and actually use it to reduce your spending on cloud subscription services.
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