Getting it right
Should you get an SSD or HDD when building your PC?
Building or upgrading a PC and don't know whether to go with SSD or HDD for your storage? Let's break it down.
Richard Devine
Richard Devine is an Editor at Windows Central. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently you'll find him covering all manner of PC hardware and gaming, and you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
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Alexa order me a Fire TV Stick
Use Alexa right now to get early savings on Echo from Amazon UK
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Black Friday isn't here yet but nobody told Amazon's UK deal masters, with the first hot discounts appearing on the company's own Alexa-enabled hardware.
New vs Old
Should you get the new XPS 13 over the older model on Black Friday?
If you were thinking now might be a good time to pick up the previous model Dell XPS 13, you should stop right there. Here's why you should only be looking at the newest model, the 7390, right now.
Decision time
Should you get an XPS 13 or XPS 15 on Black Friday?
Have your heart set on a new Dell XPS laptop but not sure which one to go for? Let us help as we break down some of the key points to consider.
Tiny keyboard
Review: SADES’s affordable one-handed keyboard is a great starter model
I've always been curious as to why one-handed gaming keyboards exist. After all, it's another thing to have on your desk if you do a lot of PC gaming and it's not as if you can dispense with your regular keyboard and its full suite of keys. But I'd also never tried one for myself, so I grabbed this SADES one-handed keyboard to take one for a spin
Wired or Wireless
Should you buy the Razer Viper or Viper Ultimate?
Razer's pair of Vipers are two of the best gaming mice on the market, but how do you choose between them? We've broken down everything you need to know to help you choose.
Take control
These are the 6 best Xbox One media remotes
If you use the Xbox One to control most of the media in your home, you are well aware of how clunky the standard gaming controller can be when trying to command other systems. Looking for a better solution? We have you covered.
Shop smart
How I avoid price traps when shopping for RAM on Black Friday
If you're a PC builder, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop for RAM. But it's important to avoid launching yourself in unprepared.
Shop smart
The best gaming laptops to buy this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us and it's a great time to grab a new gaming laptop either as a treat for yourself or as a killer gift for a special person in your life. There will be competition from all corners with deals galore, but a deal is only a good deal if it's on a good product. Here's what you should be buying.
Insert coin
The Capcom Home Arcade is big and expensive, but loads of fun
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The recent trend of retro, mini consoles has produced some good, some less good outings from past favorite brands, but as we enter the holiday period there's another to add to the mix. Produced by Koch Media, the Capcom Home Arcade is certainly retro, but it's far from mini. What it is, is a high-quality home arcade experience. But is it worth the fairly eyewatering price tag?
Frickin' lasers
These are the best printers using frickin lasers!
If you're looking for the best laser printer for your home or office, you want to pick up a Brother HL-L2350DW. Here's why.
One cable to rule them all
Check out our top picks for USB-C equipped PC monitors
USB-C is the future, but that doesn't mean you should wait to equip your monitor. Here are the ones to get for your PC.
Budget laptops we love
On a tight budget? You'll love each of these affordable laptops.
You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get a quality laptop. Each of these PCs delivers a solid notebook experience for less.
WASD
The best of the best gaming keyboards available today
Picking a new gaming keyboard can be tough because there's so much choice out there. We whittled down the selection and highlighted the ones you want.
Quality on a budget
Got $200? If so, you can afford one of these excellent displays.
Getting a great PC monitor doesn't mean you have to spend megabucks. There are naturally some compromises, and you won't get 4K in that price range. But that's not always a bad thing. These are the best options for less than $200.
Right or left
The Roccat Kova AIMO is a great, affordable mouse for both hands
It's sadly all too common that the best gaming mice around are exclusively available to right-handed players. Using your left hand shouldn't exclude you from the best hardware, and thankfully there are some manufacturers who take this into account. One of these is Roccat, which has had the Kova, a superb ambidextrous mouse on sale for some time. The latest revision is the AIMO, and the...
On the big screen
How to easily hook up your XPS 13 to your TV
You want to hook up your XPS 13 to your TV, but how do you go about doing that? You can't just plug in an HDMI cable after all, so here's how to do it.
Laptop DIY
Where can you get a replacement XPS 13 battery?
If you're hunting for a replacement battery for your Dell XPS 13, they're not that easy to find. But where there's a will, there's always a way.
Gettin' the edge
How to use a keyboard and mouse with any Xbox One game
You can use a keyboard and mouse along with your Xbox One officially, but only in selected games. Here's how to use on in any game.
The dream is alive
The Xbox handheld dream is alive with the Razer Junglecat
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Razer's brand new mobile game controller works flawlessly with Project xCloud Xbox Game Streaming. The Xbox Switch dream got a whole lot closer.