Rebecca Spear
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

MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: Easily outshines ROG Ally and Legion Go
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a glorious follow-up to the lackluster original handheld.

Why I chose this SSD deal over others when upgrading my gaming PC
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Thanks to a deal going on right now, I bought an internal SSD for my gaming PC at a much more affordable price. Here's why I chose it over other SSD deals.

I can't get over how beautiful this gaming monitor is, and this coupon code makes it far more affordable
By Rebecca Spear published
Deal My absolute favorite gaming monitor is currently hundreds of dollars off when you use this special code.

Dozens of new HP AI PCs are heading to the market soon
By Rebecca Spear published
AI PC HP has announced dozens of new AI PCs. Here are the ones you should definitely take a look at from a mini PC to an All-in-One.

The new PNY CS2342 M.2 2230 SSD for handhelds is an upgrade must
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld The new PNY CS2342 M.2 2230 NVMe SSD is a storage solution for gaming handhelds, laptops, and desktops. It offers super-fast transfer speeds for gaming.

Gaming handhelds powered by new Snapdragon G series incoming
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Qualcomm has announced its three new Snapdragon G Series chips for Android handhelds. Here is info and specs for each one.

These are the 7 best Microsoft games from the past 50 years
By Rebecca Spear published
Microsoft Microsoft is turning 50, so I decided to rank the top seven most influential Microsoft video games of the past five decades. Let's see if you agree with me.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs, there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose if you're looking for a new mini PC.

JSAUX Grip Connector review: Easily unites Legion Go controllers
By Rebecca Spear published
Review JSAUX Grip Connector for Legion Go unites the handheld controller halves into one easy-to-use gamepad. Our review.

How to change VRAM on Legion Go and make games run smoother
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Whether you have a Legion Go or a Legion Go S, you can only change VRAM by going into the BIOS. Here's how to do that.

Best Windows on ARM laptops in 2025
By Zac Bowden, Rebecca Spear last updated
ARM Looking for a new Windows laptop with an Arm-based processor? We've got you covered with our in-depth roundup of the best on the market!

Tandem OLEDs are here, and they're mostly better than OLED
By Rebecca Spear published
Monitors Tandem OLED is one of the latest display technologies, but what is it, and how does it compare against OLED and other panel types? Let's discuss.

Here's how IPS, OLED, QD-OLED displays and more compare
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Panel differences These days, the latest computer monitors, TVs, laptop panels, and phones usually feature IPS LCD, OLED, tandem OLED, QD-OLED, QLED, AMOLED, or Mini LED displays. Here's what makes them different.

This is the low-price AI laptop you've been waiting for
By Rebecca Spear published
Review In my Acer Aspire 14 AI hands-on, I ran benchmarks and analyzed this AI laptop. Here's what you need to know about it.

Which Baldur's Gate 3 subrace and class is best?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Gaming There are 11 races to choose from in Baldur's Gate 3, but which is the best to play as? Here's all the info you need to know.

AYANEO Flip has been canceled and backers can get refunded
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld The popular crowdfunded AYANEO Flip DS has halted production plans. Some backers can get refunded.

Mecha BREAK — "If a Series S runs it, so can a Steam Deck."
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming I discussed Xbox exclusivity and gaming handhelds with CEO of Amazing Seasun Games and Executive Producer of Mecha BREAK.

Armored Core is amazing, but Mecha BREAK is something else
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming I was able to play Mecha BREAK with Amazing Seasun Games' CEO and Executive Producer. Here's what makes this mech game stand out from the rest. Our preview.

How different is the Legion Go 2 from the Legion Go S?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds The Legion Go 2 is technically just a prototype right now, but we know enough of the current specs that we can compare it against the new Legion Go S.

Here's how the new Legion Go S compares to the original Legion Go.
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Not sure which Legion Go to get? Specs for the new Legion Go S have been revealed. Here's how this new device compares against the original Legion Go.

MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ review: Decent performance but too expensive
By Rebecca Spear published
Review I used the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ mini PC as my main work computer for a week. It's a decent computer with one big problem. Our review.

Should you destroy Sargamis' statue in Avowed? — Here's what I'd do
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming The Eothian Oracle, Sargamis, wants you to put the Splinter of Eothas relic into his statue. Here's what happens if you do that.

Use these settings when playing Avowed on gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Avowed runs pretty well on ROG Ally as long as you're playing at the right settings. But you won't want to play on Steam Deck.
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