Ben started at Windows Central as a freelance writer covering PC gaming and a wider range of Windows PC categories. After joining as Channel Editor for the same topics, he soon moved up to Senior Editor and now oversees content on Windows 11, PC gaming, and components. Before all this, he worked various technology-centric roles in the retail space, giving advice and support on Windows laptops and broader gaming hardware.
A firm Windows XP fan, he began his journey with an obsession with his family's Windows 3.1 PC and eventually convinced them to upgrade to Windows 95 with a stack of floppy disks and paper manuals. Ben is still committed to Windows but also ventures into the Linux-based Steam Deck handheld gaming PC to explore cross-platform opportunities and regularly keeps up with the latest graphics card news.
Latest articles by Ben Wilson

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Gaming Honeycomb Aeronautical's "Foxtrot Aviation Stick" is about to launch, and it's my most anticipated joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator by far.

By Daniel Rubino Published
Flashback From the archives: Things were looking bright for Windows 10 Mobile as proved "by the numbers" on a Wednesday in 2015.

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Windows 11 You can use your Android smartphone as a webcam in Windows 11 with a few steps, and some are even easier to set up than others. Here's how it works.

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Windows 11 Windows 11 is the world's most popular operating system, but complaints about Microsoft's OS are plentiful on social media. So, what's the problem?

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Software Amazon Web Services (AWS) server outages have affected a significant chunk of the Internet, including ongoing problems for Reddit.

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Software Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts several of the web's most popular platforms, as "significant error rates" takes them offline.

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Computing Intel Panther Lake is right around the corner. Here's everything we know so far about the next-gen computer chips known as Intel Core Ultra (Series 3).

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Handhelds Sandisk announces internal and external storage expansion with guaranteed compatibility, but long-term pricing and availability will factor into their appeal.

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Handhelds The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.

By Ben Wilson Published
News Integrating Windows Central into your Google News feed prioritizes our coverage of Windows, Xbox, and other Microsoft stories amidst the clutter of today.

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Mini PCs MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a business-focused mini PC with Copilot+ certification that packs Intel's Lunar Lake processors and focuses its appeal on businesses.

By Ben Wilson Published
Handhelds Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.

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Review ASUS ROG's sturdy design sensibilities contrast with a shockingly high price, leaving the Bulwark Dock to undoubtedly struggle against affordable alternatives.

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Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3070 is still a fantastic GPU in 2025, but you'll want to pair it with a great processor to take your build to the next level. Here are the CPUs I like.

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Components CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is ultimately tedious. Here are my two favorites.

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Desktops Still a great gaming processor, AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X works best with my top-rated motherboards.

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Gaming I've tested more steering wheels with Xbox and PC compatibility than I can count, and I'm ranking the best of them all.

By Cale Hunt Published
AI Publishers must opt in to Perplexity's $5 'Comet Plus' model to get paid. Can it save online journalism from AI-generated summaries that drain revenue?

By Ben Wilson Published
Laptops NVIDIA's RTX 5090 GPU meets vapor chamber cooling in this Razer Blade 18 sample that I'm testing in 2025. It's still tornado loud, but can it handle the heat alongside its high-end Intel CPU?

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Review Razer refreshes its phenomenal Blade 18 gaming desktop, still marketed as a desktop replacement due to its sheer power and all-encompassing size. It's a beast.

By Ben Wilson Published
Deal Lenovo's Legion Go S, a Windows-based handheld alternative to the Steam Deck, has dropped to a far more sensible $499.99 for a limited time, revitalizing its appeal.

By Ben Wilson Published
Gaming Are cosmetic microtransactions sidelining the potential of this fun multiplayer football title? REMATCH is losing its players, and crucial features are still absent.

By Ben Wilson Published
Gaming As the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 Open Beta gained over 40,000 players, a resurgence of excitement for modern warfare has led to players flocking to other titles.
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