Rebecca Spear
Self-professed geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central's gaming editors with a focus on gaming handhelds, 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
I increased my Steam Deck and ROG Ally storage space with this 2TB SSD — I can show you how to install it in your gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
SSD upgrade! The SSD I used to increase storage space in my ROG Ally and Steam Deck is on sale at a major discount for Prime Day.
XREAL Beam Pro (2024) review: This small (and affordable) spatial computer lets me bring my 2D apps into a 3D space and even create 3D videos
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Beam Pro is a new accessory for XREAL AR glasses. It makes it easier to navigate apps without draining your phone battery. But is it worth buying?
CDKeys FAQ: How it works, legitimacy, platforms, where to find the best deals, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Game codes CDKeys offers some of the lowest deals on video games, but what exactly is this retailer and can you trust it? Let's discuss.
How to upgrade an SSD on Steam Deck: Step-by-step instructions with pictures
By Rebecca Spear published
More storage The process of swapping out the original Steam Deck SSD for a new one is relatively easy. Here's how to do it.
One of my favorite action RPGs from 2023 is currently at an extremely low price on PC
By Rebecca Spear published
Magical RPG Right now, Hogwarts Legacy is on sale for a ridiculously low price for PC gamers. It's unclear how long the deal will last.
SanDisk's Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD review: Damage resistant with FAST transfers
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The G-DRIVE ArmorATD HDD is a rugged HDD that is not only rain and dust-resistant but also crush-resistant. Our review.
Acer Aspire Go 14 review: A solid option with great battery life, but beware of a few downsides
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Acer's budget-friendly laptop only has an ultra-low MSRP of $349.99 and it offers solid performance that's a step up from a Chromebook. Our review.
You can get 4TB of storage space for your PC or console at a major discount right now with this WD_Black sale
By Rebecca Spear published
Thanks to a current discount, the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is currently a lot more affordable while this sale lasts.
Western Digital My Passport Ultra review: A fantastic external drive, but one of its two variants is better than the other
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Western Digital My Passport Ultra HDD now has a larger 6TB capacity and comes with security software. Our review.
This powerful mini PC offers solid performance and plenty of ports — you can get it for $120 off with this special coupon code ahead of Prime Day
By Rebecca Spear published
Mini PC deal Geekom A7 is a powerful little mini PC with plenty of power and ports to handle a wide range of tasks. Right now it's $120 with a special coupon.
The First Descendant character tier list: Best choices to play as
By Rebecca Spear published
Characters Here are the best characters to play as in, The First Descendant — the latest free-to-play third-person looter-shooter from Nexon Games Co.
Does The First Descendant have crossplay and cross-progression?
By Rebecca Spear published
Play options The First Descendant has been getting a lot of attention lately, but does it support cross-progression and crossplay?
Forget the Steam Summer Sale — The best PC game deals are somewhere else
By Rebecca Spear published
PC game deals Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale is in full swing, but these seven games are at better discounts at other online retailers.
Here are the best Steam Summer Sale deals going on now for PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Gaming deals Steam is most PC gamer's main storefront for purchasing video games. Each year, there are significant Steam sales where the best PC games can be bought at deep discounts. Here are the best deals.
Blizzard partnered with Gunnar to make some LEGENDARY Overwatch blue-light-blocking glasses for gamers
By Rebecca Spear published
Sweet specs Blizzard and Gunnar Optiks have partnered to release officially licensed Overwatch gaming glasses themed after the character D.Va and her mech.
Target Circle membership FAQ: Bonuses, Rewards, extra deals, longer return time, 2-day shipping, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Learn all Target Circle is a membership program that offers various perks such as access to extra deals, earn cashback rewards, unlock 2-day and same-day shipping, and more.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets release date and collector's edition, but PC players are going to miss out on a couple things only available on consoles
By Rebecca Spear published
Mickey remake We finally learned when Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is releasing and we also found out it's getting a collector's edition. However, PC players miss out on something only coming to consoles.
Steam Deck deal: The king of gaming handhelds is currently on sale for a limited time
By Rebecca Spear published
Steam Deck deal! The Steam Deck gaming handheld is currently 15% off for a limited time, making it an absolute steal of a price.
AYANEO Flip DS review: Dual-screens and extra control for gamers
By Rebecca Spear published
Review AYANEO FLIP DS is a dual-screen gaming handheld with a clamshell design. It's a great multitasker that lets you show two programs at once.
'Can't access Elden Ring DLC' error — Here's the fix so you can play Shadow of the Erdtree
By Rebecca Spear published
The fix Many players are experiencing issues accessing the Elden Ring DLC. Here's how to fix that.
When is the Palworld Sakurajima Update release date?
By Rebecca Spear published
Update! Palworld Sakurajima Update is bringing a whole bunch of new features to the creature-collecting, survival game. But when does the update launch?
Best PC games of all time: Our top picks you should play in 2024
By Rebecca Spear published
Must-play PC games There are hundreds of classic PC games out there, but these are the very best titles. If you haven't played these before then you really ought to.
Microsoft Copilot+ PC FAQ: What it is, features, how to access it, and PC requirements
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Copilot+ Microsoft Copilot+ has been announced for upcoming AI PCs, but what exactly is it? Here's everything you need to know.
Western Digital just launched its next-gen NVMe SSD intended for creators and professionals
By Rebecca Spear published
New WD SSD Western Digital has announced launched its next-gen NVMe SSD with capacities of up to 4TB. Learn all about it.
No, that's not a phone — XREAL's new AR glasses accessory with a touchscreen can take 3D videos and it was created to save your phone's battery life
By Rebecca Spear published
New accessory Today, XREAL announced a brand new phone-like accessory for its AR glasses that will save your phone battery while allowing you to make 3D videos.
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