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

PowerA shows off a first look at a wild new Xbox controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The collaboration with Meridian GMT looks wild, and that big ol' Xbox button makes us smile.

Drive like a Le Mans winner with Thrustmaster's insane new racing wheel
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Thrustmaster's newest racing wheel is an official replica of a 24 Hours of Le Mans winning car, and while it's expensive, it's going to be rare and definitely has the wow factor.

Why I'm getting a flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 even as a beginner
By Richard Devine published
Gaming I've just got into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it's already clear how much value even a budget flight stick is to the experience. Here's what I'm getting and why.

Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
By Richard Devine published
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.

NASCAR 26 is "well into development" with more information coming "soon"
By Richard Devine published
Gaming An iRacing exec has provided a much-needed public statement on the progress of the next NASCAR game as well as the as-yet unseen IndyCar project.

Best gaming keyboards 2026
By Zachary Boddy, Ben Wilson last updated
Keyboards Windows Central tests and reviews the latest and greatest gaming keyboards to help you make the best possible decision for your gaming setup.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is getting a suitably American update on July 4th
By Richard Devine published
Gaming A brand new update has been revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to be delivered on the 4th of July holiday, and it's all about the beauty of the United States.

Godzilla vs GTA 6 is the November battle we didn't expect to see
By Richard Devine published
Gaming A classic Godzilla title from 2002 is being brought back to life with a remaster for modern consoles and PC and isn't running scared from GTA 6.

Report says Gears of War E-Day will not be on PS5
By Richard Devine published
Gaming As we wait for the big Xbox and Gears of War: E-Day showcases, a new report suggests a u-turn on E-Day's appearance on the PS5.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will never be the same again in this licensed Airbus cockpit
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 fans have a range of awesome hardware to make their experience more realistic, and now, there's a new rig coming that mimics a real-life Airbus jet.

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?

Stuntman: Hollywood is the real star of the show and it's coming to Xbox
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Stuntman: Hollywood dropped jaws at the PlayStation State of Play by bringing Back to the Future, Fast and Furious and other famous franchises with it, and it's coming to Xbox and PC, too.

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.
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