
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

My favorite gaming chair is on sale, and it's super comfortable
By Rebecca Spear published
Deal The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 chair is on sale until April 15. It is the most comfortable chair I've ever used and is available in several colors. Get it while it's $100 off.

New MSI Claw handhelds have been spotted with $100 higher MSRP
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Due to the current tariff situation, the cost of tech including gaming handhelds, is expected to go up. I've already seen some handheld prices increase recently.

Geekom IT13 review: A great mini PC for school, home, and work
By Rebecca Spear published
Review I can hold the Geekom Mini IT13 in my hand, but it offers the performance and ports I need for everyday workloads on Windows 11.

The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.

MSI Claw AI+ handhelds are amazing, so here's how to get one
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds The MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ are fantastic gaming handhelds, but it's nearly impossible for people to buy them. Here's where to grab one.

These are the very best accessories to get for Legion Go
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds The Legion Go is an impressive gaming handheld, but there are ways to improve the experience. Here are the best Legion Go accessories you can get

LEAK: We might be seeing an AI-boosted ROG Ally 2 handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds If a rumor is true, an AI-boosted AMD gaming handheld processor is in the works. But is such a chip even desirable for handhelds?

Elon Musk seems to have rage-quit a livestream after playing badly
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming The richest man in the world apparently got made fun of while livestreaming Path of Exile 2 and rage-quit in frustration.

Blue Prince might be the perfect handheld game of 2025
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Blue Prince releases in April and offers a compelling exploration and puzzle game that has a lot of positive scores. But can it play on your gaming handheld?

These are the best and worst moments in Minecraft's history
By Rebecca Spear published
Minecraft A Minecraft Movie released this weekend and made me reflect on the best and worst moments in the game's history.

Should you buy the Nintendo Switch 2 or ROG Ally?
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds The Nintendo Switch 2 comes out on June 5, but should you buy this console or an ROG Ally PC handheld? I've compared the two to help you figure that out.

Microsoft needs to nail the Xbox gaming handheld to thrive
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld Microsoft needs to ensure the Xbox handheld has these features if it wants to succeed and stand out from competitors.

Should you buy the Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam Deck?
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds The Nintendo Switch 2 comes out on June 5, but should you get this handheld or a Steam Deck? I've compared these devices to help you figure that out.

MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD cards
By Rebecca Spear published
MicroSD Express MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD Cards. Here's everything you need to know about them.

This beautiful Xbox controller shows mobile gaming's evolution
By Rebecca Spear published
Xbox Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last 25 years. The latest Backbone One Xbox Controller is a nostalgic throwback that serves as a reminder of this evolution.

The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S handheld's price has gone up
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds The Legion Go S (SteamOS) handheld is releasing on May 25, 2025, but it's starting price is higher than initially revealed. This is what Lenovo told me when I asked about the price increase.

Touch grass with these fake grass skins that are very real
By Rebecca Spear published
Accessories It might be April Fool's day, but these silly fake-grass dBrand skins are real and ready for purchase.

Here's how to install a screen protector on a PC gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld Whether you have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, or other handheld, this is the best way to install it.

The Xbox handheld "Project Kennan" is actually an ASUS ROG Ally
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld A new teaser shows that the Xbox handheld is actually going to be a next-gen ROG Ally.

Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
By Cale Hunt, Ben Wilson last updated
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.

Get this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop for over 50% off with Microsoft 365
By Rebecca Spear published
Deals Lenovo 16" IdeaPad 5 Slim with a year of Microsoft 365 is more than half off while this limited time deal lasts. Grab this fantastic discount while you can.

ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI+ are both good, but one is far better
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds I reviewed both the ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI+. Here's which handheld you should actually get.

There are some tradeoffs between a Steam Deck and MSI Claw 8 AI+
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds I conducted testing and compared the Steam Deck against the MSI Claw 8 AI+ to see which is the best device between the two.
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