Latest articles by Ben Wilson
This $27 champion gaming mouse hasn't left my desk for over 5 years
Deals Logitech's G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse hasn't left my desk for over 5 years, and sometimes it feels like its single AA battery lasts forever, too.
AMD's Zen 5 still has some of the best NPUs with Ryzen AI PRO 400
CPUs AMD's AI PRO 400 Series is Gorgon Point chips in a suit and tie and repackaged for the enterprise audience, with some of the best x86-64 NPUs I've seen.
Steam Deck just turned 4 years old, and Valve's near-future looks bleak
PC Gaming Valve's Steam Deck handheld is facing shortages triggered by a component crisis, leaving its upcoming Steam Machine PC in an ominous position on pricing.
I played Microsoft Flight Sim with this joystick disguised as a controller, and I love it
Review Honeycomb's excellent Echo is a mashup of traditional flight sim hardware and casual joypads, built for convenient PC gaming.
Debloater update migrates its UI framework to match Windows 11 Settings
Windows 11 Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.
I already found the best Presidents' Day deals on Windows PC and Xbox
Deals Find the best Presidents' Day deals on everything in Microsoft's ecosystem in my curated list, including Windows PCs, new laptops, and Xbox gaming accessories.
Don't build your own PC — grab a discounted rig during Presidents' Day
Deals Some of my favorite desktop gaming PC components are readily available in iBUYPOWER's pre-built desktops, discounted for a limited time during Presidents' Day.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3060 remains a valid gaming GPU five years after it launched, and these CPUs are the perfect pairing.
Honeycomb's new Bravo Lite throttle quadrant gives MSFS newcomers a fair option
Review Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.
Is Windows becoming too reliant on the cloud if it can lock me out of Notepad?
Opinion I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?
Forget a full tower — these mini PCs are the best we've tested
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.
Valve's Steam Machine PC is delayed due to memory and storage shortages
PC Gaming Valve's gaming PC, controller, and VR headset are tentatively scheduled for the first half of 2026, but exact pricing and release plans are in limbo.
These are the best keyboards we've tested so far
Accessories With countless options on the market, choosing a new keyboard for your PC can be daunting. I curated this list of the best we've tested for a wide range of uses.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
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 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.
You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.
These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
PC Gaming Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.
These great gaming laptops make it easy to game on the go
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.
NVIDIA launches a native GeForce NOW Linux app for Ubuntu, following SteamOS
PC Gaming NVIDIA has followed through on its CES 2026 promise to bring GeForce NOW cloud gaming to more Linux devices with official support for Ubuntu.
AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a higher-binned 9800X3D with a price premium, and that's fine
Review I tested AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU to see if it's worth the money over its 9800X3D predecessor. Should you spend an extra $30 for 400MHz?
HYTE's X50 PC case is cute but functional, and I think I love it
Review Do bubbly little "feet" and quirky colors make the HYTE X50 a good PC case? Here's what I think about this quirky option and how I tested it at home.
Windows 11 apps like Notepad and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate are suddenly broken
Windows 11 Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.
What is Bazzite, and is it any better than Windows for PC gaming?
PC Gaming Learn about this emerging Linux distribution and whether it's a threat to Windows. Does it lack too many features to appeal to anyone outside the gaming crowd?
