
Ben Wilson
Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
Forever a Windows XP fan who cut his teeth by helping his family transition from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 with a stack of floppy disks and paper manuals, he's dedicated to Microsoft's operating system and everything remotely compatible. If he isn't covering AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors or dabbling in Valve's Linux-based Steam Deck handheld, he's probably playing Euro Truck Simulator 2 for some low-speed (but realistic) thrills.
Latest articles by Ben Wilson

New AMD Radeon GPU driver adds DOOM support and FSR 4 to Frostpunk 2
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming AMD's latest Radeon "Adrenaline Edition" GPU driver 25.5.1 supports FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) upscaling tech to Frostpunk 2 and more PC hits.

End of 10 urges Windows 10 users to consider Linux in an age-old debate
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 10 A small team named "End of 10" recommends switching to Linux as Windows 10's death looms instead of buying a new PC, promoting an absence of ads and telemetry.

Amazon Gaming Week deals and price-busting competitors
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals Amazon Gaming Week offered hot deals on Xbox and PC gaming at Amazon and its price-matching rivals, so we rounded up the best savings LIVE.

Take-Two shares drop as Rockstar Games delays the launch of GTA 6
By Ben Wilson published
Gaming Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) shares dropped in pre-market trading today after Rockstar Games announced a launch delay for Grand Theft Auto VI.

New NVIDIA GeForce GPU driver fixes RTX 50 Series bugs and "grey screen crashes"
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming NVIDIA's new GeForce "Game Ready" graphics driver 576.28 25.4.1

Is Bluesky down? — LIVE status updates for bsky.app
By Ben Wilson last updated
LIVE Bluesky has been a popular alternative to X (Twitter), but it had suffered downtime for most users.

New AMD Radeon GPU driver adds FSR 4 to Oblivion Remastered
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming AMD's new Radeon "Adrenaline Edition" graphics driver 25.4.1 supports FSR 4 upscaling tech on The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and other recent PC favorites.

New Intel Arc GPU driver update supports Oblivion Remastered
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Intel's new Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6737 supports The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and recent Game Pass hit "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" on PC.

These are the best keyboards we've tested so far
By Cale Hunt last updated
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.

Intel agrees to a $4.46 billion sale for 51% stake in Altera
By Ben Wilson published
Industry Intel's CEO calls it a "commitment to sharpening our focus" as the company continues its revitalization efforts in the United States.

Intel Arc driver update improves MSI Claw handheld performance
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Intel Arc driver 32.0.101.6734 improves "performance and frame pacing" on devices using Core Ultra 200V chips.

The best All-in-One (AIO) PCs in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC All-in-One PCs range greatly in terms of price and quality. I've collected the best of the best right here, including those we've favorably reviewed.

Intel's new CEO requests "brutal honesty" from its customers
By Ben Wilson published
Hardware Lip Bu-Tan took to the stage at the enterprise-centric Intel Vision 2025 event to share his vision of the company's optimistic future.

These 3 Windows apps from Microsoft changed my life forever
By Ben Wilson published
Microsoft @ 50 I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of its iconic first-party programs.

CEO Lip-Bu Tan's opening speech will be live at Intel Vision
By Ben Wilson published
Hardware Lip-Bu Tan prepares an opening keynote as the new Intel CEO, while his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, wishes him well.

GOG expands its Preservation Program with F.E.A.R. and more
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming GOG.com restores missing content to Silent Hill 4: The Room and commits to keeping F.E.A.R. compatible on modern PCs.

Intel Arc driver update boosts FPS in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Intel Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6651 improves average framerates in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on B-Series "Battlemage" GPUs.

ARK: Aquatica game trailer is almost entirely AI-generated
By Ben Wilson published
Gaming A new trailer for "ARK: Aquatica" appears to have been almost entirely AI-generated, leading to a poor reception for the game.

Snapdragon X Elite drivers improve gaming, Helldivers 2 and Palworld supported
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Windows 11 PCs with Snapdragon X Elite processors can access a new beta driver to improve app and gaming stability.

Intel XeSS 2 is here with an in-house answer to FSR and DLSS frame generation
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.

I spoke with Intel in search of the "killer AI app" at MWC
By Ben Wilson published
AI PCs Talking with HP, Dell, and Lenovo, these leading PC brands shared their thoughts on the "AI PC" with me and what it might become.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Ben Wilson, Harish Jonnalagadda published
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?

Best gaming chairs in 2025: The comfiest seats that supported our backs (and butts)
By Ben Wilson, Zachary Boddy last updated
Chairs I've picked the best gaming and office chairs that Windows Central has tested for the gamers, remote workers, and even your children for every budget and need.
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