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
This awesome browser extension will give you the Microsoft Copilot sidebar inside Google Chrome
By Richard Devine published
Slide out If you love the idea of the Copilot Sidebar from Microsoft Edge, but you use Google Chrome, this extension gives you what you're looking for.
The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty
By Richard Devine published
Uh oh Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.
Helldivers 2 community manager fell on their sword in standing up for democracy and the players over the PSN account fiasco [Updated]
By Richard Devine last updated
Drama The Helldivers 2 drama cost one of its community managers their job, but it also proves that the players do matter (to some).
How to completely remove a Linux distro from the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
By Richard Devine last updated
WSL Installing a Linux distro in WSL is easier than ever, but how do you properly remove one?
Microsoft Copilot has officially hit the big time — it's in a music video
By Richard Devine published
Mainstream An unlikely star has appeared in Meghan Trainor's new music video, "To The Moon," as Microsoft Copilot shows up to help the star with some important questions.
The Steam Deck and ROG Ally will soon know what the competition from handheld gaming kings, Nintendo, looks like
By Richard Devine published
It's happening Nintendo has finally confirmed it will discuss the Nintendo Switch successor soon, putting handheld gaming fans on red alert.
Steam Deck's most played games in April included, surprise surprise, a heap of Fallout and 2024's best new game
By Richard Devine published
Chart-toppers Valve's Steam Deck most-played games for April includes, unsurprisingly, a lot of Fallout, and a roguelike that is truly, probably the best new game of 2024.
Windows 11 is finally catching up to Windows 10 with Steam gamers, Mac remains a lowly third place with help from the Steam Deck
By Richard Devine published
📈 Steam's monthly hardware survey for April 2024 is out, and it shows that Windows 11 is really gaining ground, while thanks to the Steam Deck, Mac is still languishing in last place.
Popular terminal tool you could use on Windows and WSL is no more, but there are already some great alternatives
By Richard Devine published
So long Popular CLI tool, Neofetch, is no more on either Linux or Windows, with the developer archiving the project on GitHub. But there are alternatives you can already use.
After the success of Fallout and its impact on the games, I'm now asking Ubisoft where the heck The Division movie is
By Richard Devine published
MIA Having fallen entirely in love with the Fallout TV show, I'm now thinking about an announced, but as yet dormant project to bring my favorite, Ubisoft's The Division, to Netflix. Where is it?!
Fallout on Prime Video is even more popular than we first thought, with an eye watering number of viewers in just over two weeks
By Richard Devine published
Okie dokie Amazon has released some figures on how many people have watched Fallout on Prime Video, and, well, it's a lot. Like, a lot a lot.
Amazon just put the coveted Fallout soundtrack vinyl up for pre-order, but act fast
By Richard Devine published
🎶 The coveted vinyl version of the Fallout Season 1 soundtrack is now up for pre-order on Amazon, but don't delay, you don't want the Vault door to slam closed.
One of 2024's best games has been an absolute life-changer for its solo developer — and you need to make sure you've played it
By Richard Devine published
♥♦♣♠ Balatro is easily one of the best games of this year, probably even the last few years, and it has been a true life-changer for its solo developer.
Why do the Ghouls in Fallout have no noses? I ventured into the digital wasteland to try and find out
By Richard Devine published
Who nose? Ghouls in the Fallout universe are pretty fearsome, not least the one from the Prime Video show. But what happened to their noses?!
It's now easier than ever for Microsoft 365 users to get to work on a Chromebook
By Richard Devine published
Collaboration Google and Microsoft have been working on making it easier to use Microsoft 365 and OneDrive on Chromebooks and now, finally, the feature is rolling out to everyone.
The Fallout Season 1 viewing figures are absolutely INSANE, no wonder Season 2 was confirmed so quickly
By Richard Devine published
📈 Amazon might not have provided actual viewing figures for Fallout Season 1, but a third-party report has filled in the blanks and the numbers are astonishing.
The Fallout show creators confirm what we all expected for Season 2
By Richard Devine published
Vegas Fallout season two will be headed to New Vegas, as we all expected, with a new interview with the showrunners confirming it in not so many words. But it's happening.
As Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 keep reaching new heights with sky-high player counts, it highlights a new problem for Xbox
By Richard Devine published
remaster when? Fallout continues to see unprecedented new success since the launch of the Prime Video show, but there's a glaring problem that now faces its Overseer, Xbox.
After Embracer Group's acquisitions and subsequent troubles, the company is splitting into three oddly-named entities
By Richard Devine published
Ooh Friend Embracer's latest attempt to sort out its business sees it split up its studios and IPs into three better organized groups.
Almost nine years later, Fallout 4 is a chart-topping smash hit, and we all know why
By Richard Devine published
Number one Fallout 4 is certainly experiencing a rebirth, with the almost nine-year-old game becoming Europe's best-selling video game in the wake of the Prime Video series.
If you've got one of these Fallout Xbox controllers stashed in your vault, it could be worth a lot of caps
By Richard Devine published
$$$ Fallout is everywhere at the moment, but it's been making waves for many years. If you've got one of these almost nine-year-old Fallout controllers, you might be sitting on a little pile of cash.
Best Fallout: New Vegas settings for Steam Deck
By Richard Devine published
On Deck Fallout: New Vegas is one of the most beloved games in the franchise, and if you're looking at playing it on your Steam Deck, this guide will help you have the best time.
The newest Fallout game is FREE right now for Xbox and PC until May 15 so don't miss it once you're done binging the show
By Richard Devine published
Free game Can't get enough Fallout, having binged the show? The latest game in the series, Fallout 76, can be yours completely free right now thanks to Amazon Prime.
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