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

You can get a Z1 Extreme ROG Ally for less than the price of an entry-level Steam Deck right now. Here's how.
By Richard Devine published
Steal! Best Buy has come through with an absolute steal on the higher tier Z1 Extreme ROG Ally, that makes it possible to get one for less than the price of an entry-level Steam Deck.

The Division 2 devs backtrack on Seasons 2.0 changes before we even got to see them
By Richard Devine published
Player power After backlash from its most vocal players, Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment has announced it is backtracking on its seasonal character change.

How to get level 100 weapons, external components, and reactors in The First Descendant
By Richard Devine published
Max level The First Descendant has a gear cap right now of level 100, but to get your hands on any of it, you've got a bit of work to do. Here's what you need to know.

Can you play Once Human on Steam Deck or ROG Ally? Yes and no.
By Richard Devine published
Disappointing Once Human has finally arrived, but if you're hoping to play on your Steam Deck or ROG Ally, there's disappointment inbound.

How to level up the Battle Pass faster in The First Descendant
By Richard Devine published
Level up The First Descendant's Battle Pass can be painfully slow to level up through general play, so this is how to speed things along.

Fans of Forza Horizon 5 need to jump on this INSANE preorder deal on this year's hottest alternative at almost half price
By Richard Devine published
Crazy steal There's no new Forza Horizon this year, which makes this insane preorder deal on the top alternative even more of a must grab.

How to get and use Amorphous Material in The First Descendant
By Richard Devine published
Guide Amorphous Material is one of the many resources to collect in The First Descendant, but what is it, how do you get it and most importantly, how do you use it?

Who is the voice actor for Bunny in The First Descendant?
By Richard Devine published
Q&A Everyone wants to know who does the voice for Bunny in The First Descendant, not least because she sounds familiar. But it's not who you think it is.

How to level up new characters fast in The First Descendant
By Richard Devine published
📈 As you unlock new characters in The First Descendant, you'll want to level them up to 40 as fast as possible. This is the best way to do that right now.

See how good — and easy — it is to use a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for software development from an actual developer
By Richard Devine published
Developers Developers may be wondering if a new Snapdragon X Elite laptop is for them, and this detailed video from someone in the know explains it all.

Once Human FAQ: Release date, platforms, price, and other questions answered
By Richard Devine published
FAQ Once Human's hotly anticipated launch is almost upon us, so here are some answers to the most asked questions.

How well does WSL work on the new Snapdragon X Elite laptops?
By Richard Devine published
✅ WSL is an important part of Windows 11 and with the new generation of Snapdragon X Elite laptops hitting the market, will it work OK? Here's a quick overview.

What is Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in Windows 11 and how does it work?
By Richard Devine published
Upscale Microsoft has built its own AI upscaling tool for Copilot+ PCs, known as Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR). But what does it actually do, and how do you use it?

Microsoft finally moves the WSL2 kernel onto a more modern LTS release, but you'll have to install it yourself right now
By Richard Devine published
Big jump Microsoft is finally moving WSL2 away from its aging kernel with the first release of a new 6.6 LTS that can be built and installed right now ahead of it being rolled in by default.

Fortnite players will go WILD over this collaboration with Razer, it's now my favorite design EVER
By Richard Devine published
🦙 Razer and Fortnite have come together in glorious fashion with a range of PC gaming accessories that'll attract players and non-players alike.

My biggest issue with Copilot+ isn't Windows Recall, it's that Microsoft is ignoring millions of Windows users
By Richard Devine published
Ignored By the time most of us can try Copilot+ will we even care?

The Division 2 Year 6 Season 1 First Rogue: Start date, updates, events and more
By Richard Devine last updated
New Season The Division 2 is now into Year 6 officially, and the first season is upon us. Here's what you need to know.

Firefox gets a new experimental AI feature, but shuns integrating Microsoft Copilot
By Richard Devine published
No love Mozilla has added a new experimental AI chatbot feature into its Firefox browser, but if you like using Copilot, you're going to be disappointed.

Did you know Microsoft Copilot can now help manage your text messages? But there's one catch.
By Richard Devine published
AI Microsoft Copilot's latest plugin connects to your smartphone and helps you manage your messages. Here's how to use it.

If you're undecided on if Copilot Pro is for you, there's a free trial to help you out
By Richard Devine published
Free Microsoft has a free trial for Copilot Pro that, weirdly, it doesn't seem to be pushing all that hard. But go sign up and take the premium tier for a spin.

The toughest, baddest laptop on the planet is now ready to join the AI party
By Richard Devine published
Rugged The Panasonic Toughbook is a legendary family of rugged laptops and the newest is ready for everything you can throw at it, and some AI.

The cheapest new Copilot+ AI PC comes from the place you'd least expect it
By Richard Devine published
Value Copilot+ PCs are officially here, and there's plenty to choose from. But shockingly, the cheapest of the new breed of Windows on ARM laptops comes from the manufacturer you'd least expect.

In a year without a new Forza Horizon, this famous old open world racer is here to live out your ultimate automotive fantasies
By Richard Devine published
Worth the wait Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown ends a 13-year hiatus for the franchise, and in a year without a new Forza Horizon game, it's going to shine.

The Division 2 players are prematurely mad over seasonal characters, but I'm more concerned by something else
By Richard Devine published
Pitchforks down The Division 2 is experiencing its very own player backlash drama right now over its move to Diablo-style seasonal characters. But that's not what's getting to me.

How to get the new Like Glue and Thorn named shotguns in The Division 2 and instantly make them proficient
By Richard Devine published
Easy The Division 2 Year 6 Season 1 First Rogue brings a number of new gear pieces, and two of the named weapons are easily available right out of the gate. But act fast.
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