Richard Devine
Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. 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 steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine
Latest articles by Richard Devine
If you're mad Google is killing your favorite ad blocker, the only solution is one nobody can ever take away from you
By Richard Devine published
Take control Google's changes to its Manifest requirements is killing a popular ad blocker, but there's a better way to go anyway.
How to block ads on your home network with AdGuard Home on a Raspberry Pi
By Richard Devine last updated
You might have heard of Pi-hole before, but this might be a better alternative for you.
GOG reminds everyone why they should buy games there and not Steam or Epic Games
By Richard Devine published
Shots fired GOG has used the recent Steam changes to remind gamers that when you buy from them, you actually have some ownership.
Steam makes a valuable change to how it sells games, and the whole world will benefit
By Richard Devine published
About time Valve has got ahead of the State of California's new law and is now telling customers exactly what they're buying.
I finally pulled the trigger on this essential Steam Deck and ROG Ally storage upgrade — here's why you need it
By Richard Devine published
Upgrade Internal storage on the Steam Deck or ROG Ally is far better than using microSD cards, and a bigger drive is the best investment you can make.
I use this almost every day to create my own personal cinema, and now you can too for under $100
By Richard Devine published
Beam me up To go with your XREAL glasses, you should really consider the Beam if you consume a lot of media. When it's under $100, it's a no-brainer to create your own personal cinema.
It's the right time to see why this is my favorite PC and Steam Deck accessory, thanks to this hot Prime Day deal
By Richard Devine published
Must buy The XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses are the best PC accessory I've used in the last five years, and while they're discounted by this much, it's very much the time to see what all the fuss is about.
Samsung T7 review: The portable SSD to get right now
By Richard Devine published
Review Samsung's other new portable SSD is as good as its fingerprint-toting sibling, but with a more attractive asking price.
Best PCs for Adobe Creative Cloud 2024: Handle Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more with ease
By Rebecca Spear, Brendan Lowry, Richard Devine last updated
Updated 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.
Best controller for Fortnite in 2024
By Richard Devine last updated
Victory Royale Fortnite is one of the most popular games on the planet, and also super competitive. To get a leg up on the competition, you need to make sure you've got the best controller in your arsenal.
Easy Anti Cheat isn't playing nice with Windows 11 24H2, but happily you SHOULDN'T be affected by it — here's why
By Richard Devine published
BSOD Windows 11 24H2 has an issue on some PCs with Easy Anti Cheat causing BSOD errors, but most gamers shouldn't be affected as Microsoft has implemented mitigation measures for now.
Razer Synapse 4 finally turns into the app we always wanted it to be, as its lengthy beta period comes to an end
By Richard Devine published
Big changes Razer Synapse 4 is out of beta and ready for general release, just in time for the new Sensa HD packed Kraken V4 Pro and Freyja haptic seat cushion.
California signs a law that will make digital game stores fess up about your lack of ownership of what you're buying
By Richard Devine published
About time From 2025 in California, digital stores will have to be honest about whether you're really buying the content, or merely access to a license to it.
Spotify's nifty AI playlist tool is available to more people, but Windows users aren't among them
By Richard Devine published
AI tunes Spotify has announced an expansion of its AI Playlist tool to build lists of killer tunes with a single text prompt, but that expansion doesn't include Windows PCs.
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review: The closest thing we have to perfection right now
By Richard Devine last updated
Review The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is the company's first wireless controller for Xbox, and it is absolutely glorious. There are also bits of top PC gaming tech in here, just for added brilliance.
"When you use the model, you save enormous amounts of energy" — NVIDIA CEO says they can't do graphics anymore without AI
By Richard Devine published
AI FTW NVIDIA's CEO has been talking all things AI, and there are some quotes which are particularly pertinent to PC gaming, and, surprisingly for AI, where it's more energy efficient.
If the PS5 Pro (and sparkly Xbox Series X) price is the new normal, I'll be done with console gaming after more than 30 years
By Richard Devine published
Nope Both Xbox and PlayStation are pushing console prices dangerously close to the point it makes no sense to buy one anymore. And I don't think I will.
Ubisoft finally learned a valuable lesson about always online games, but it's still too late
By Richard Devine published
Lesson learned Ubisoft faced massive backlash when it decided to kill The Crew by turning off the servers and not adding an offline mode. But it looks as though one lesson has finally been learned.
How to sideload apps onto the XREAL Beam
By Richard Devine published
Sideload The original XREAL Beam has far more limited app support than its successor, but that doesn't mean you have to stick with it. Here's how to try more apps on it.
The Sega Dreamcast: Microsoft on consoles before the days of Xbox
By Richard Devine last updated
The Goat Before there was Xbox, Microsoft partnered with Sega to bring Windows to the console. Sort of. This is the tale of the Sega Dreamcast, probably the most underrated console ever made.
How to update XREAL glasses on PC, Android, and using the Beam
By Richard Devine published
Guide XREAL's glasses will occasionally need to install updates, but it's not immediately obvious how you would do such a thing. So we'll walk you through it step-by-step.
Fallout is officially an Emmy Award-winning TV show, but there could still be more to come
By Richard Devine published
Winner! Fallout is now officially an Emmy Award-winning show, claiming two prizes in the 2024 Creative Arts ceremony. But there are more up for grabs on September 15, including some huge categories.
Apparently it's a problem (again) that Snapdragon X Elite laptops that aren't for gaming can't play a lot of games
By Richard Devine published
Tiring Another report is doing the rounds dumping on gaming on Snapdragon X laptops which are, shockingly, not designed for gaming.
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