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

Does AFMF 2 increase FPS in MSFS 2024 on an ASUS ROG Ally?
By Ben Wilson published
Handhelds AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Admirable post-launch recovery
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Patches and bug fixes return this legendary series to a stable flight path, and the future looks bright.

How to increase VRAM on Steam Deck
By Ben Wilson published
How-to Changing VRAM allocation doesn't magically increase Steam Deck performance, but it can affect the stability of specific games.

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition review: Best on a budget
By Ben Wilson published
Review A fantastic flight stick and throttle combo at an entry-level price for beginners interested in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Dell makes a lot of PCs, but these Alienware models are best for gaming
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Aurora R16 is Dell's flagship gaming PC that's best for most users, but older R15 models might be able to save you some money. Here's what you need to know before buying.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered review — I wanted more
By Ben Wilson published
Review Both games flaunt fantastic character models, but this legendary series receives only a passing-grade port rather than an overhauled remaster with much-needed visual options.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 misses an obvious 'Copilot' feature
By Ben Wilson published
AI Copilot Adding Microsoft Copilot AI into my virtual cockpit in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 seems like an obvious matchup.

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 worth playing after its update?
By Ben Wilson published
MSFS 2024 Developers are hard at work fixing its bugs, but is Microsoft Flight Simulator worth your time yet?

This 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop is back for Cyber Monday
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back on sale and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.

Don't buy the official Steam Deck docking station on Cyber Monday
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals JSAUX offers exactly the same functionality as Valve's official Steam Deck Docking station at a much lower cost, and now it's even cheaper.

The keyboard I used for 858+ days is still a steal after Black Friday
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals SteelSeries' Apex Pro Mini Wireless keyboard was too expensive at launch, a problem solved by this deal extending to Cyber Monday.

My all-time favorite gaming sequel is still 69% off for Cyber Monday
By Ben Wilson published
Deals Streets of Rage 4 is a chemically perfect beat 'em up that's ideal for playing on handhelds like ASUS' ROG Ally and Valve's Steam Deck.

Amazon just dropped the price of its eReaders for the holidays
By Ben Wilson published
Deals Cyber Monday discounts hit multiple Amazon Kindle eReaders and make them one of the easiest gifts to give over the holidays.

This heavily discounted RTX 4050 gaming laptop back in stock
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals After selling out when priced at $499, the HP Victus 15.6 with an RTX 4050 is back in stock, but with a smaller discount.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 stuck 'loading unusually long'
By Ben Wilson last updated
MSFS 2024 Comments from players around social media lament the same problems with loading into Microsoft's simulation game as progress bars halt at 97%.

Here's when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on Xbox and PC
By Ben Wilson published
MSFS 2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the globetrotting hit from Asobo Studio, is about to land on Xbox and PC, and this is exactly when you can play it.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 only pre-installs 330.09MB before launch
By Ben Wilson published
Compressed Earth? Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for early installs on PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles before release, but the reported storage size doesn't make any sense.

The best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024 is cheaper than you think
By Ben Wilson last updated
VR This affordable virtual reality headset offers the best balance of realism and value for money with Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC.

Scalpers buy out AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D stock with $200+ markups
By Ben Wilson published
Scalped Second-hand marketplaces show multiple listings of AMD's top-rated gaming CPU with inflated prices reaching $200 over MSRP.

Telegram is the latest Windows on ARM app with native support
By Ben Wilson published
ARMessenger Popular instant messenger Telegram now has native ARM64 support for Windows 11 devices with version 5.7.2 of its desktop app.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: Retaining the title of best gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a higher price tag than its predecessor, but it's still the best pick for gamers and far cheaper than Intel's underwhelming offering.

The world's favorite SSD is $100 off before Black Friday, giving me 2TB of space for the monstrous installations of AAA games
By Ben Wilson published
Deals Samsung's 990 PRO delivers ultra-fast boot times in Windows or even faster game loading for $100 off its usual price before Black Friday.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K review: Topping productivity with ultra-efficiency, but is it enough to warrant an upgrade?
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Intel returns to the top of my benchmarking charts with breakthrough performance-per-watt in productivity testing but doesn't offer any significant boost to 14th Gen Core i9 gamers.

T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 review: The best RAM you can buy for Intel or AMD
By Ben Wilson published
Review Teamgroup's T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-6000 RAM perfectly balances performance and value with support for AMD EXPO and Intel XMP overclocking.

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: Can this performance-per-watt breakthrough CPU truly be considered affordable?
By Ben Wilson published
Review Intel brings dedicated AI computing to the masses with the affordable Core Ultra 5 245K and its KF variant without integrated graphics, but are they worth adopting an all-new setup?
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