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.

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Latest articles by Brendan Lowry

Best laptops with human presence detection 2022

By Brendan Lowry published 21 April 22

Human presence detection has become a popular feature for folks who need effective security measures for their laptop. Here's a list of some of the best laptops available that are presence aware.

Blizzard reveals Overwatch 2 hero reworks for Orisa and Doomfist

By Brendan Lowry published 20 April 22

Players will be able to try these reworks out in the Overwatch 2 beta.

How to pick the right AMD Ryzen 5000 and 6000 Mobile processor

By Cale Hunt, Brendan Lowry published 20 April 22

Laptops with AMD's cutting-edge Ryzen 5000 and 6000 Mobile CPUs are here, and you might be wondering which chip is best suited to your needs. We break things down to help you make the right decision.

Best 16-inch laptops 2022

By Brendan Lowry published 19 April 22

The 16-inch laptop form factor may be rare compared to 13, 15, and 17-inch devices, but that doesn't mean that there aren't excellent 16-inch options available. Here's a list of our favorites.

Elden Ring patch 1.04 buffs magic and fixes Carian Retaliation

By Brendan Lowry published 19 April 22

Elden Ring patch 1.04 has been deployed on all platforms, bringing a variety of buffs and bug fixes to the Lands Between. Here's what you need to know about the new update.

New Overwatch developer update details Sojourn abilities, gameplay, and more

By Brendan Lowry published 15 April 22

The latest Overwatch developer update focuses on the abilities, gameplay, and story background of Sojourn, Overwatch's latest hero.

How to request Microsoft Store refunds on Windows 10 and 11

By Brendan Lowry published 15 April 22

The Microsoft Store is home to tons of awesome products, games, and apps, but what if you have an issue with one and need to get a refund? Here's what you need to do.

Halo Infinite is fixing this fan-favorite campaign glitch in Season 2

By Brendan Lowry published 15 April 22

For reasons currently unknown, developer 343 Industries is choosing to remove a beloved campaign glitch from Halo Infinite when Season 2 of the game goes live on May 3.

9 best Elden Ring YouTubers you should subscribe to

By Brendan Lowry published 13 April 22

Played Elden Ring but need more of the RPG in your life? Well, there are several YouTubers that focus on Elden Ring or FromSoftware games that we think you should watch.

Best business laptops 2022

By Brendan Lowry, Richard Devine published 13 April 22

If you want the ultimate laptop to meet your business needs, look no further. Whatever your specific needs, there's a perfect laptop out there for you, and these are the ones we recommend.

Best gaming monitors 2022

By Brendan Lowry, Rich Edmonds published 6 April 22

Whether you’re in the market for the biggest monitors or a display with the highest refresh rate, you’ll find something you love in our picks for the best gaming monitors of 2022.

Best Xbox RPGs May 2022

By Jez Corden, Brendan Lowry last updated 12 May 22

What are the best Xbox role-playing games? We've gone through and rounded up our picks for the top RPGs across Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X.

Halo Infinite Season 2 details to come 'really soon' following fan frustrations

By Brendan Lowry published 30 March 22

We don't know much about Halo Infinite Season 2 yet, but according to 343 Industries' Head of Creative Joseph Staten, that's going to change soon.

How to watch Halo TV Series Episode 1: Stream now across the globe

By Matt Brown, Brendan Lowry last updated 24 March 22

The Halo TV series is now live across the globe, bringing Microsoft's hit video game franchise to the big screen. Here's how to watch Episode 1 following its streaming debut on Thursday.

Halo TV series release time: Here's when Episode 1 launches for you

By Brendan Lowry last updated 24 March 22

The Halo TV series is finally here, but when does it debut? Here's everything you need to know about the show's release time.

Halo TV series: 5 things you need to know before watching

By Brendan Lowry last updated 24 March 22

A quick rundown of important information that Halo newcomers should know.

Elden Ring bosses, ranked: All 15 main bosses

By Brendan Lowry last updated 19 March 22

Elden Ring has 15 different main boss battles, but which ones are the best (and which ones are terrible)? Here's our definitive ranking of each and every main boss in the game.

New Elden Ring PC exploit allows hackers to corrupt save files

By Brendan Lowry published 19 March 22

You may want to stay offline for awhile.

How to watch the Halo TV series: Where to stream across the globe

By Brendan Lowry published 17 March 22

The Halo TV show is almost here, but how can you actually watch it when it launches? Here's everything you need to know.

New Elden Ring update buffs sorceries, nerfs Mimic Tear summons

By Brendan Lowry published 17 March 22

Elden Ring's latest patch is a massive one that introduces a massive number of buffs, nerfs, bug fixes, and more.

Elden Ring boss guide: How to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood

By Brendan Lowry published 15 March 22

Tips, tricks, and strategies for overcoming Elden Ring's bloodiest battle.

Elden Ring guide: How to beat the final boss

By Brendan Lowry last updated 20 March 22

Elden Ring's final boss fight is tough, but far from impossible. Here are some effective tips, tricks, and strategies that you should use to overcome your final challenge.

Elden Ring boss guide: How to beat Godfrey, the First Elden Lord

By Brendan Lowry last updated 13 March 22

Here are some tips and strategies that will help you take down the first Elden Lord.

Elden Ring boss guide: How to beat Maliketh, the Black Blade

By Brendan Lowry published 11 March 22

Our guide to defeating one of Elden Ring's most agile bosses.

Elden Ring: How to upgrade weapons with Smithing Stones and Whetblades

By Brendan Lowry, Alexander Cope last updated 11 March 22

Upgrading weapons is crucial in Elden Ring, but how do you do so? Here's what you need to know.

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