Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 offers great audio and handy controls
Review The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset comes with an RGB Base Station for better control. It's a great choice for gamers and audiophiles. Our review.
Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.
Minecraft Live (Sept. 2025): How to watch, dates and start times, and what to expect
Minecraft Live Minecraft Live officially returns on Sept. 27, 2025. Here's when the show airs, how you can watch it, and even some of what you can expect from the announcements.
Here's where to preorder the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds
Handhelds Preorder are open! The ROG Xbox Ally sells for $599.99 and the Xbox Ally X sells for $999.99. Here's everything you need to know about these handheld gaming PC.
Don't miss out on the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025
Gaming PC Gamers' Midas and Elle Osili Wood are hosting PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025. Here's where to tune in and watch the show.
Best Windows on ARM laptops in 2025
ARM Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by an Arm processor. This is our roundup of the best Windows on Arm laptops on the market right now.
Meet Lenovo's Legion Go 2: A powerful handheld poised to rival Xbox Ally X
Handhelds The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is a powerful handheld gaming PC with premium specs that outshine the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally.
Can a $60 keyboard really be this good?
Review The iBuyPower MK9 Pro RGB Mechanical Keyboard is a reliable PC gaming accessory with Linear switches that you can rely on. Best of all, it won't break the bank like some other keyboards will.
Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
Surface The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.
"This is not the end” says Clair Obscur creative director
Gaming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's creative director has alluded to more being created for the popular RPG. This isn't surprising to me, but I do wonder where the story will go from here.
The best PCs for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more
PCs If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.
Increase ROG Ally or Ally X storage the quick and easy way
Handhelds The ROG Ally and ROG Ally X's microSD card slot supports UHS-II, so you want to make sure you get a card that can take advantage of this feature.
Play your ROG Ally or Ally X longer with the best power banks
Handhelds The ROG Ally and ROG Ally X are amazing gaming handhelds, but their huge flaw is their limited battery life. Fortunately, you can improve this with one of the best power banks.
Here's where to preorder Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Mirror Edition
Gaming The Mirror Edition of the popular Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 RPG is up for preorder. You can get limited edition goodies, including a gorgeous steelbook, with this purchase.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 review: the Razer Blade’s new nightmare
Review I used the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) for a couple of weeks as my main work and gaming laptop. It's pricey, but it serves as a machine that can handle both your gaming and work needs.
Here's where to buy the Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC
Handhelds The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs are set to launch this October. Here is where you can buy one.
RECAP: Here's everything Xbox and PC gaming from Gamescom 2025
Gaming Gamescom 2025 brought us exciting news for upcoming video games. Here are all of the biggest Xbox and PC gaming announcements from the show.
ASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox controller revealed at Gamescom 2025
Gaming ASUS ROG's newest Raikiri controller is not only Xbox certified but also offers impressive features for PC or Xbox gaming.
ROG Ally and Ally X get compatibility system for handheld gaming
Handhelds During Gamescom 2025, Xbox revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program for its Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. It's potentially a more robust system than Steam Deck verification.
From DIY Apple builds to Microsoft loyalty: One family’s tech migration
Computers Before Apple locked down its hardware, my dad built PCs with parts from catalogues and Radio Shack. Then came the walled garden.
These 7 games show you how first impressions really do make the difference
Gaming Some games have such powerful openings that they suck you in right away. Here are the seven best PC games with the most compelling intros.
I hardly use my Xbox console now that I have a PC gaming handheld
Handhelds I almost exclusively use handheld gaming PCs thanks to their convenience, and the increased number of console games that are coming to PC these days.
7 Xbox Game Pass titles from 2025 that you need to play
Gaming Dozens of games have come to Xbox Game Pass this year, but these are the top seven you really don't want to miss out on.
