Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson is a freelance writer working for Windows Central with technical expertise and a background in electronics retail. Fueling a technology and video game obsession with coffee, you can usually find him behind one screen or another.

Latest articles by Ben Wilson

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Valve boosts production to ship more than double Steam Deck units

By Ben Wilson published

The Steam Deck dev team announces their intentions to more than double the amount of Steam Deck consoles shipped as they move into Q3.

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IOGEAR UpStream 4K capture card review: Beginners steer clear

By Ben Wilson published

IOGEAR tries to take on the big capture card players, but the UpStream 4K fails to make the grade with its lack of software and meager instructions.

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Best Steam Deck screen protectors 2022

By Ben Wilson published

The Steam Deck has a beautiful 7-inch IPS LCD screen, and you'll want to keep it that way. We've found the best screen protectors to keep your display scratch-free on your travels.

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How to install GOG games on Steam Deck

By Ben Wilson published

A galaxy full of games is only a few easy steps away.

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How to install Epic games on Steam Deck

By Ben Wilson published

Expand your Steam Deck library with some Epic titles.

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How to install non-Steam games on Steam Deck

By Ben Wilson published

Here's how to install games that aren't available on the Steam store but can run on Steam Deck, explained in simple steps.

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List of Steam Deck verified games

By Ben Wilson published

If you're picking up a Steam Deck, you might wonder which games are best played on Valve's handheld. We've rounded up the latest titles verified as fully functional to get you started.

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Can Steam Deck run emulators?

By Ben Wilson published

Let's get retro.

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Best cases for Steam Deck 2022

By Ben Wilson published

Valve's Steam Deck ships with an official carrying case, but nothing lasts forever. We've rounded up the best Steam Deck case replacements to keep your console safe.

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Warcraft III: Reforged update finally adds ranked play with seasons and leaderboards

By Ben Wilson published

Fans rejoice as sorely-missed competitive ranked play is finally announced for Warcraft III: Reforged, the remastered RTS classic.

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Proton 7.0-3 update for Steam Deck fixes bugs and improves game compatibility

By Ben Wilson published

Valve updates its Windows compatibility layer to support even more games on the Steam Deck with Proton 7.0-3.

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Turtle Beach Recon Xbox controller review: Audio enhancements sweeten the deal

By Ben Wilson last updated

Augmented sounds and assisted aiming keep you in the game.

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Halo's iconic Pelican ship is available now in Microsoft Flight Simulator

By Ben Wilson published

The iconic Pelican ship from Halo is available on Microsoft Flight Simulator right now, with the game's 40th-anniversary approaching in November.

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Latest Steam Deck client update fixes performance issues and more

By Ben Wilson published

Adaptive brightness toggle temporarily disabled to improve stability.

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DIY Steam Shade reduces sun glare on the Steam Deck, blueprints available now

By Ben Wilson published

Playing Valve's Steam Deck in the sunshine isn't ideal, so 3D designer LupusWoraxCustom created Steam Shade, their DIY sun visor, available to make now.

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Best budget B550 motherboards 2022

By Ben Wilson published

We found the best budget B550 chipset motherboards to pair with AM4 socket Ryzen processors in your next PC build.

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AYN's Loki announced as a Windows-based Steam Deck competitor

By Ben Wilson published

Chinese hardware manufacturer AYN has announced Loki, its handheld Steam Deck competitor, designed for Windows with customizable hardware.

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Blizzard shares roadmap for Diablo Immortal open beta on PC and mobile

By Ben Wilson published

Blizzard reveals open beta global release times for Diablo Immortal, coming to PC and mobile devices this June.

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Is the Intel Core i7-12700K good for gaming?

By Ben Wilson published

Let's see whether the 12th Gen CPU fits the bill.

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Pokemon-like 'TemTem' heads to Xbox and PC on September 6, pre-orders now live

By Ben Wilson published

Pokemon-inspired online creature collecter TemTem officially has a launch date of September 6, with pre-orders now live and details of post-launch content announced by the developers.

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Logitech announces new MX Master Series mice and mechanical keyboards

By Ben Wilson last updated

Logitech is expanding its MX Master Range with two mechanical keyboards and a new mouse designed for a range of users.

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Govee LED Neon Rope Lights review: Personalize your gaming space with this radiant RGB strip

By Ben Wilson published

Your custom RGB wall art reacts to the beats.

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ASUS reveals ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme AM5 motherboard

By Ben Wilson published

ASUS just announced details about a new motherboard in its ROG range featuring an AM5 socket, ready for the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, alongside some LED extras.

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AOC announces 27-inch AGON Pro AG274QZM 240Hz QHD monitor

By Ben Wilson published

AOC expands its hardware range with a new 27" QHD gaming monitor featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and a modern Mini-LED panel paired with flashy extras.

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Best mesh Wi-Fi routers under $200 in 2022

By Ben Wilson, Tyler Colp last updated

Mesh Wi-Fi routers under $200 can be hard to find. Here are the routers that offer good performance and coverage for a great price.

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