Latest articles by Ben Wilson
This not-LEGO OG Xbox has nostalgic dioramas inside — for over $300
Xbox A $329.99 buildable OG Xbox hides dioramas of Halo, Psychonauts, and Morrowind with controller‑activated lights, but that's a steep price for nostalgia.
Best gaming keyboards 2026
Keyboards Windows Central tests and reviews the latest and greatest gaming keyboards to help you make the best possible decision for your gaming setup.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW brings 1440p @ 120 FPS cloud gaming to Firefox
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds official Firefox support, with up to 1440p/120 FPS cloud gaming available to anyone who subscribes to NVIDIA's paid tiers.
Everything you need to head back to school with a new Dell PC is here
Deals Back‑to‑school Dell deals are offering the bargain new XPS 13 laptop, along with essential accessories, and standout value for students.
The Witcher 3 leaves Xbox Game Pass this month, as mostly indie wave enters
Xbox The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Remastered Edition leaves Game Pass on August 31 after only joining in February, while indie titles arrive.
Files v4.2.7 is one step ahead of Microsoft's context menu plans
Software Files v4.2.7 speeds up Windows 11's sluggish context menu and improves memory use, ahead of Microsoft's own planned File Explorer optimizations.
Some of our favorite 4K monitors are the perfect back-to-school upgrade
Deals Some of our favorite Dell and Alienware monitors with 4K and QD‑OLED panels are a no-brainer upgrade for heading back to school as a new semester begins.
Cooler Master's new heatsink looks like a V8 engine for CPUs — and it's a monster
Review Cooler Master's V8 ACE 3DHP CPU air cooler includes extra heatpipes within an incredibly dense heatsink, and it comes at a cost that just might be worth it.
NVIDIA's CEO said "Moore's law is dead": Will we ever see affordable GPUs again?
QOTD Prices climb as Moore's Law seemingly dies, and AI demand rises, all while NVIDIA dominates. PC builders are left wondering if affordable GPUs will ever return.
Dell offers students real Windows laptop options for less than $600
Deals Dell's recently discounted laptops offer affordable Windows performance under $1,000, giving students lightweight, modern options and back‑to‑school value.
The best Windows laptops for video conferencing and Zoom meetings in 2026
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.
Valve's partner "CEVA Logistics" leaks customer data in recent cyberattack
PC Gaming Valve warns EU customers after a cyberattack on its CEVA Logistics partner leaks shipping data, urging caution against potential fake messages and scams.
I tested this compact PC case, and I'm convinced — it's time to build my own dual-booting Steam Machine
Not yet ratedHands-on Cooler Master surprises me with a compact, airflow‑centric PC case that suits a portable gaming rig more than perhaps anything else — and it's a bargain at $55.
I've always avoided OLED gaming monitors, but ASUS is convincing me to switch
Review OLED finally wins me over, as the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQWMS delivers amazing contrast with a glossy 4K panel and intelligent screen-protection features.
I never thought I'd call a Razer keyboard a bargain, but the Huntsman V3 Pro is a steal right now
Deal Razer's discounted Huntsman V3 Pro is built for gaming performance but offers a superb typing feel, making it a standout bargain for student gamers.
DOOM runs inside Paint, thanks to a Microsoft Azure executive's project
PC Gaming Mark Russinovich builds DoomPaint to turn Microsoft Paint into a bizarre DOOM "monitor" of sorts, pasting each frame in turn for a janky but playable hack.
I still use Microsoft To Do every day — and I'm hoping it avoids the app graveyard
Windows 11 A lightweight favorite of mine, Microsoft To Do keeps my daily workflow manageable and my mind calm, and I hope it can avoid Microsoft's app graveyard.
I use these 7 Windows 11 shortcuts more than any other — and so should you
Windows 11 My essential shortcuts speed up OS setup, fix common issues, and streamline everyday tasks, all turning you into a Windows 11 power user.
One year later, the XBOX Adaptive Joystick has changed our gaming life
Xbox XBOX's Adaptive Joystick transformed console and PC gaming in my home, and now it looks like Microsoft's accessibility efforts are facing some uncertainty.
I tested HyperX's new RTX 5070 gaming laptop, and its OLED display stole the show
Review NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.
Does a low-end Alienware 15 gaming laptop hold up with NVIDIA's RTX 5050 graphics?
Review The Alienware 15 gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics delivers capable gaming performance with NVIDIA's DLSS tech, but loud fans and tight storage hold it back.
Acer's new Swift Go 16 AI laptop impressed me more than I had ever expected
Review Acer's Swift Go 16 AI laptop offers surprisingly strong performance, a colorful OLED screen, and long battery life, but I found some issues that hold it back.
The most exciting flight sim controller for PC is finally coming to Xbox
Xbox Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller adds Xbox support, delivering drift‑free sensors and deeper MSFS immersion while fixing its only real downside.
