Self-professed geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central's gaming editors with a focus on gaming handhelds, mini PCs, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn't checking out the latest titles on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She's written thousands of game guides, previews, interviews, features, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming-related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. Drawing tablets and drawing programs like Adobe Fresco and Photoshop are among her chief interests. You can follow her @rrspear on X (formerly Twitter).
When away from electronics, she loves taking her corgi, Penny, out to the river to go swimming and is always up for a game of volleyball. Otherwise, you'll most often find her curled up with a fantasy or sci-fi novel as her cats purr on her lap. She also loves attending comic conventions while cosplaying as her favorite video game characters. Her house is filled with gaming collectibles and posters and she's always on the lookout for more.
Latest articles by Rebecca Spear

Here are the differences between the Legion Go S (SteamOS) and Steam Deck
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.

This slim case from dBrand gives the Xbox Ally X a kickstand
By Rebecca Spear published
Review There is no slimmer protective Xbox Ally case option than the dBrand Killswitch Travel Kit. I tested it on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Here's why it's a fantastic choice for handhelds. Our review.

This bag is perfect for any handheld gaming PC
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Tomtoc Arccos G-47 is the ultimate hands-free handheld gaming PC bag for people who want to protect their handheld in transit and bring accessories with them.

These changes will make your Xbox Ally X run smoother
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds The Xbox Ally X needs to be tweaked a little before it can run games at its most efficient and smoothest capability. Here is everything you should do to maximize your Xbox Ally X's potential.

Here's the best gaming handheld to get for your specific needs
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Gaming handhelds are the perfect entertainment devices. They can be taken anywhere and provide a host of games for you to play. Some are far better than others, though. Here are the best ones.

Xbox Ally X vs Legion Go 2 — here's how these handhelds compare
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go 2 are both next-gen Windows 11 handheld gaming PCs. Let's discuss their differences and what they mean for you.

Xbox Ally X is better than ROG Ally X handheld in many ways
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handheld With the new Xbox Ally X on the horizon, I took a moment to compare it against the ROG Ally X. It offers some major improvements that you're going to want to know about.

Here's how the new Xbox ROG Ally compares to the original handheld
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handheld Now that the Xbox ROG Ally has been revealed, here's how this gaming handheld compares to the original ROG Ally gaming device.

Xbox Ally: Microsoft’s Windows 11 handheld that finally makes sense
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds The new Xbox Ally handhelds are a clear example of Xbox's changing game strategy, showing a continued expansion into PC gaming.

Here's how the new Xbox Ally compares to Steam Deck
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handheld It turns out that the Xbox Ally is rather comparable to the Steam Deck. Here's how these two gaming handhelds match up against each other.

These are the best power banks for Xbox Ally gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Gaming on the go with the Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X is great, but not if your battery runs out. So pack one of these battery packs in your bag and game all day long.

Here are the Xbox Ally accessories I recommend most
By Jez Corden published
Handhelds The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are great PC gaming handhelds, but they're even better with some friends in tow. And by friends, I mean accessories. Here are the ones I recommend most.

dBrand’s Killswitch case lands on Xbox Ally X — and it’s Xbox Certified
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds I already own a few dBrand Killswitch cases for Steam Deck and ROG Ally. They're excellent, which is why I'm stoked that the company is releasing one for the upcoming Xbox Ally gaming handheld PC.

It's not just you, entering Xbox Ally BIOS is tricky
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Entering the Xbox Ally BIOS is a somewhat tricky process, but once you're in, you can customize the handheld gaming PC so it runs the way you like it. Here's the best way to enter the BIOS.

Xbox Ally will have a hard time winning over Steam Deck fans
By Rebecca Spear published
Review With its comfortable grips and modest performance, the Xbox Ally can make for an excellent cloud gaming device, but is that enough? Our review.

Review: Xbox Ally X is the handheld gaming PC to beat right now
By Rebecca Spear published
Review We spent dozens of hours playing games and testing the performance on the Xbox Ally X. It's an impressive device worth paying attention to. Our review.

This Mini PC deal is so good you might skip building your own
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Deals I've tested several Geekom mini PCs and have found these devices to be reliable and convenient. Right now, you can use our special code to get a great deal on an already discounted mini PC.

Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 is what the original should’ve been
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds I took dozens of pictures comparing the physical design differences between the Legion Go 2 and the original Legion Go. See how these handheld gaming PCs compare.

I love this foldable keyboard, it's the perfect handheld accessory
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I bought this foldable Bluetooth keyboard for my handheld gaming PCs and it's made interacting with certain menus and typing into certain games much easier.

The handheld gaming PC hacks you can buy for pocket change
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I've spent hundreds of hours across my various handheld gaming PCs, and these are the accessories I recommend most for all of them.

This is the ASUS ROG PC gaming mouse to buy this Prime Day
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Multiple ASUS ROG PC gaming accessories are on sale for Prime Day. We've highlighted a deal we recommend and also provided warnings for one we don't.

Legion Go S might be a good fit, if you don't mind some tradeoffs
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Lenovo's entry-level gaming handheld is currently $50 off for Prime Day, making it more affordable than some other current-gen handhelds.

Grab a mini PC for far less than a laptop or desktop for Prime Day
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals I've tested dozens of Geekom mini PCs and have found that they are reliable and powerful little computers. Right now, you can get one at a discount thanks to these Amazon Prime Day deals.
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