Richard Devine

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.

Latest articles by Richard Devine

Xbox mini fridge

The ice-cool Xbox Series X Mini Fridge is a first-class addition to any gaming room

By Richard Devine published

The hottest piece of hardware in recent times from Xbox is finally in our hands and keeping our beer cold. This is the daddy of gaming fridges.

Windows 11 VM

Best free virtual machine software for Windows 10 and 11 in 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

Why pay if you don't have to?

Division

What's happening with The Division 2's promised new content?

By Richard Devine last updated

Ubisoft's communication skills come into question again as a promised The Division 2 reveal in January never happened, raising concerns among the community.

God Of War Review 2022

God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and Deathloop join the Steam Deck Verified brigade

By Richard Devine published

The Steam Deck Verified games list got a big bump and on it there are some pretty huge names, including PlayStation's own God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, alongside the Bethesda smash, Deathloop.

Live Gamer 4K

Best game capture cards

By Richard Devine published

Looking to improve the quality of your gaming videos or streams? The Xbox One does an OK job with built-in software, but to kick it up a few gears you need a good capture card.

Elementary OS

How to install elementary OS on WSL for Windows 10 and 11

By Richard Devine published

Another popular Linux distro that isn't offered through the Microsoft Store but that can be used on WSL with ease is elementary OS. Here's where to get it and how to get started.

WSL Debian

How to completely remove a Linux distro from WSL

By Richard Devine published

Installing a Linux distro in WSL is easier than ever, but how do you properly remove one?

Hp Envy 34 Hero

Best All-in-One (AIO) PCs 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

For when you want everything in one desktop device.

Hp Omen 45l Desk

HP Omen vs. Alienware desktop: Which should you choose?

By Richard Devine published

Two of the best pre-built gaming PC makers, but which should you go for?

Dell monitor

Best Dell monitors 2022

By Richard Devine published

Dell makes a lot of PC monitors. It also makes a lot of good PC monitors. But which should you buy? Here's the best of the bunch for whatever type of monitor you're looking for.

Video editing software

Best free video editors for Windows 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

Video editing can be expensive but it doesn't have to be. If you're a Windows user there are some spectacularly good pieces of software for video editors that are also completely free. No catch.

Windows 10 VM on Linux

How to set up a Windows 10 and 11 virtual machine on Linux

By Richard Devine published

With a virtual machine, you can dabble in all kinds of alternative operating systems, like installing Windows 10 inside Linux. Here's how.

Windows 11 VM

How to bypass TPM 2.0 check when installing Windows 11 in a virtual machine

By Richard Devine published

Run as many Windows 11 virtual machines as you like without worrying about one of the new requirements.

Xbox Series X

How to block ads and trackers on Xbox

By Richard Devine last updated

We get it, lots of you don't like ads, and that's fair. Trackers can also be pretty bad. And you probably don't want any of these on your Xbox. So let's get rid of them.

Forza Horizon 5 Release Screenshot

Forza Horizon 5 crashing with latest NVIDIA drivers, here's a temporary fix

By Richard Devine published

Forza Horizon 5 players on PC might be running into a nasty crashing bug, but don't worry (too much). There's a temporary workaround while a fix is deployed.

Apple Polishing Cloth

I bought the $19 Apple Polishing Cloth so you don't have to

By Richard Devine published

I have a habit of buying dumb things so of course I bought this dumb thing. So let's review it. Sort of.

Thrustmaster T248

Best racing wheel for Xbox Series X|S 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

If you're looking to get into simulation racing on your Xbox, then we've rounded up the best along with some alternatives to fit any budget.

Thrustmaster TS-XW

Best racing simulator cockpits 2022

By Richard Devine published

Synaptic Package Manager on WSL

How to add a GUI package manager to Ubuntu on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

By Richard Devine published

Using Linux isn't just about the command line, and that includes the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). If you'd rather have a GUI to install packages and apps from, you're in luck.

Best Razer keyboards 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

Razer makes a lot of great keyboards, but there are some that rise above the rest. If you're going to buy a new Razer gaming keyboard, these are the ones to get.

Windows Hello on WSL

Making the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) even better with Windows Hello

By Richard Devine published

A simple tool that shows off the power of running Linux inside Windows.

Linux Mint on WSL

How to install Linux Mint on WSL for Windows 10 and 11

By Richard Devine last updated

Linux Mint is a popular Linux distro not offered through the Microsoft Store, so here's how to install it on WSL.

Razer Blackshark V2

Best Razer headsets 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

Homerun Gaming Bundle

Best PC gaming keyboard and mouse bundles 2022

By Richard Devine last updated

Buying a bundle can take a lot of the pain out of hunting down a new PC gaming setup, so that's just why we're here, to show you the ones you should be buying right now.

Manjaro on Wsl

How to install Manjaro on WSL for Windows 10 and 11

By Richard Devine last updated

Manjaro is a popular Linux distro not offered through the Microsoft Store, so here's how to install it on WSL.

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