Brendan Lowry

Brendan Lowry

Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.

Latest articles by Brendan Lowry

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Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase: 5 things I want to see

By Brendan Lowry published

A new edition of Skyrim isn't one of them.

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Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. XPS 15

By Brendan Lowry published

Both the new Dell XPS 13 Plus and the classic Dell XPS 15 are excellent, but which one should you buy? Here's our analysis.

Halo Infinite Interference

Halo Infinite Interference: Rewards list, challenges, and more

By Brendan Lowry published

Halo Infinite's first narrative event is here.

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Halo Infinite Season 2: All known issues, bugs, and workarounds

By Brendan Lowry published

Halo Infinite Season 2 is here, but its launch hasn't been as smooth as fans were hoping. Here's an extensive roundup of every Season 2 bug, known issue, and workaround that you should know about.

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Halo Infinite Season 2: How to level up the Battle Pass fast

By Brendan Lowry last updated

Halo Infinite Season 2 is here, and that means the game's second Battle Pass is now available. Here are some ways you can get XP fast and rank up your Battle Pass quickly.

Acer Swift X

Acer Swift X SFX14 review: A portable and performant powerhouse

By Brendan Lowry last updated

The Acer Swift X SFX14 promises strong performance for a lower-than-average cost, but is it truly as good as Acer claims? Here's our full review.

Overwatch Wrecking Ball

Overwatch 2 disables Wrecking Ball after he starts crashing people's games

By Brendan Lowry last updated

Due to an exploit that allowed players to use Wrecking Ball to crash games, Blizzard has disabled the hero in the Overwatch 2 beta.

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Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves: Launch time and when you can play

By Brendan Lowry published

Here's when Halo Infinite's second season goes live across the globe.

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Razer Blade 15 vs. Dell XPS 15

By Brendan Lowry published

The Razer Blade 15 is an impressive laptop for sure, but should you get one over the Dell XPS 15? Here's our full analysis.

Overwatch 2 Beta

Overwatch 2 beta impressions: Breathing new life into Blizzard's stagnant hero shooter

By Brendan Lowry last updated

The Overwatch 2 beta is finally here, but does it live up to the hype? After playing it extensively, we think it's the exact gameplay and presentation evolution that Overwatch needed.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Hero

Best laptops with bright screens 2022: Great for outdoor use

By Brendan Lowry published

Dell Xps 13 Plus 2022 Grey Keyboard

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. XPS 13

By Brendan Lowry last updated

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Overwatch 2 beta download: How to play on PC right now

By Brendan Lowry published

The Overwatch 2 beta is finally here, but how can you download, install, and begin playing it? Here's an overview of everything you need to know about accessing and downloading the beta.

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Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. MacBook Pro 13

By Brendan Lowry published

Both the Dell XPS 13 Plus and MacBook Pro 13 are great, but which one is better? Here's what we think.

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Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. HP Spectre x360 13

By Brendan Lowry published

Both the upcoming Dell XPS 13 Plus and the HP Spectre x360 13 are fantastic, but which one should you buy? Here's our full analysis.

Halo Infinite Armor Core

Halo Infinite is getting rid of its controversial armor core system

By Brendan Lowry published

Players can expect more customization freedom partway through Season 2.

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Best portable SSDs 2022

By Brendan Lowry, Richard Devine published

If you need to carry a lot of data with you all the time, a portable SSD is the way to do it. These are the ones to get right now.

Sojourn

Overwatch 2 Sojourn ultimate guide: Abilities, gameplay tips, and more

By Brendan Lowry last updated

Everything you need to know about Overwatch 2's first new hero.

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Best 17-inch laptop 2022

By Brendan Lowry, Daniel Rubino published

With the crowded laptop field, it's hard to know which one suits your needs. For our money, though, if you want a 17-inch laptop in 2022, then you want the LG gram 17.

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 beta: How to play, start date, Sojourn, and more

By Brendan Lowry published

Overwatch 2's first beta is now available to a select group of players.

Caldigit Ts4 Review

Best Dell Latitude 9420 docking stations

By Brendan Lowry published

The Dell Latitude 9420 is a powerful and versatile 2-in-1, but which docking station should you get if you're looking to transform it into an effective desktop machine? Here are our recommendations.

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Overwatch 2 beta system requirements: Can my PC run it?

By Brendan Lowry published

The Overwatch 2 beta is here, but is your rig strong enough to handle it? Here's what you need to know about the beta's minimum and recommended specs.

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Best Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers 2022

By Brendan Lowry, Tyler Colp published

Mesh routers can cover fast Wi-Fi connections over a wide area. Here are the best ones you can buy to suit all of your needs.

Why shop for a specific router?

Best Netgear routers 2022

By Cale Hunt, Brendan Lowry published

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Dell XPS 15 9520 FHD+ vs. UHD+: Which should you buy?

By Cale Hunt, Brendan Lowry last updated

While the laptops look the same and have mostly the same features, there are some key differences to know about when choosing between the FHD+, 3.5K OLED, and UHD+ XPS 15 9520 models.

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