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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Deals Some of the best mini PCs you can lay your hands on are seriously reduced for Cyber Monday. Whatever you need, there's something here!

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Deals Cyber Monday deals on Surface PCs have officially landed, so we've rounded up the best deals available right now for you to take advantage of while stocks last!

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Deals We’ve cut through the noise to bring you early Cyber Monday PC and gaming deals we actually use and trust.

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Deals I bought the Logitech K400 Plus in July 2019, and I've used it every single day since then. With this Cyber Monday deal, it'll have only cost me 1 cent a day.

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PC Gaming Designed for lightweight devices and powered by Azure, this Microsoft Flight Simulator spin-off makes a lot of sense.

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Gaming Here are my no-nonsense recommendations for MSFS, featuring my favorite flight sticks and yokes that are still compatible with practically any other flight sim.

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PC Gaming The Steam Machine concept isn't new, and OEMs already tried Valve's vision in 2014. Could it be different this time around?

By Richard Devine Published
Review The Steam Deck isn't far off being four years old now, and in a world with many other handhelds to choose from, how has it held up?

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Xbox If you're looking to buy an Xbox Series S or X in 2025, it can get confusing to find the best value. We steer you in the right direction with our run-through of the best deals on Xbox consoles.

By Mark Guim Published
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.

By Jason Ward Published
Flashback Will the Surface's success cause fans to pass on the Lumias 950 and 950 XL during the critical launch of a new OS? Time and how these devices sell will tell.

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Versus Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.

By Ben Wilson Published
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.

By Ben Wilson Published
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.

By Ben Wilson Published
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?

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

By Ben Wilson Published
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.

By Ben Wilson Published
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.
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