Latest articles by Ben Wilson
I Went Hands On With MSI’s New Cubi NUC AI Mini-PCs, With Details on a Copilot+ PC Model
Mini PCs MSI is contributing to the well-known NUC brand of mini PCs with two Intel-powered options under the Cubi NUC AI range, but one is Copilot+ PC-certified.
The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
Microsoft blocked a LibreOffice developer account for a week
Microsoft Mike Kaganski bypassed blocked support channels after his Microsoft account was disabled, and his first tickets were ignored.
The best CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X desktop processors
Components Pairing AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core desktop processor with the right CPU cooler will keep your temperatures under control and save you from excessive fan noise.
Goodbye, Windows 10: I watched the dream die, from Xbox One to Lumia
Windows 10 Windows 10 celebrates its 10-year anniversary and simultaneously prepares for its death, but Microsoft's ambitions of a unified platform still echo across my office.
Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Components Find the best AM4 motherboard to match the Ryzen 5 5600X, AMD's perfect mid-range CPU pick.
MSI's Claw 8 AI+ could beat Steam Deck's rivals — but not in this state
Handhelds MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.
ASUS ROG Ally drops to under $500, and it's still a fantastic handheld
Deal Play games from the PC Game Pass app, Steam, or any of its competing digital platforms on this discounted ASUS ROG Ally, now available for $499.99 at Best Buy.
AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 processor is for affordable Copilot+ PCs
AMD AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 mobile processor could see x86-64 Copilot+ PCs challenging Qualcomm's ultra-affordable ARM64 Snapdragon X equivalents for the budget crown.
The wireless gaming mouse I've used for 5 years is down to $30
Deal The Logitech G305 Lightspeed doesn't support removable USB cables, but rather runs on a single AA battery. Not that I can remember the last time it died.
Intel says it's "too late" to catch up and will lay off thousands of US workers
Intel Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says it's "too late" to catch up with its rivals in the AI sector, laying off thousands of US workers to reduce its expenses.
Windows 7 running natively on a Steam Deck is unnatural, but here it is
Handhelds It boots, but there's something wrong with it. Then again, if "Bob Pony" devotes any more time to this unusual project, that could all change.
Today's your last chance to get Geekom's A8 Max AI mini PC for less on Prime Day
Deal In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.
This 2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD is finally on sale for Prime Day
Deal The WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe solid-state drive offers 2TB of storage with read speeds up to 14,200MB/s, and it's a beast. Now it's a reasonable price, too.
I’ve used this Alienware monitor for 2 years — now it's a bargain before Prime Day
Deal Alienware's 27-inch AW2723DF gaming monitor strikes a balance with a 1440p resolution and a refresh rate of up to 240Hz. I've never needed anything more.
The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
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.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
Hardware Pair a suitable processor with NVIDIA's affordable 30-Series graphics card.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
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.
Microsoft's "2.3x faster than Windows 10" claim is a stretch
Windows 11 Microsoft markets performance boosts on Windows 11 PCs over counterparts from several previous generations running Windows 10, but some comparisons aren't fair.
Deus Ex director celebrates 25 years of the iconic game, and so should you
PC Gaming Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.
Xbox Adaptive Joystick review: Microsoft's affordable accessibility
Review The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.
Microsoft's AI agent in Settings makes adjusting your PC easier than ever
Windows 11 Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.
