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
Baldur's Gate 3 dominating the Steam Charts, Starfield keeps making moves too
By Richard Devine published
In at No. 1 Baldur's Gate 3 has been a roaring success in the sales and player number charts, while Starfield is also starting to make some moves.
Zoom looks like it's going to use you to train its AI models whether you like it or not (Update)
By Richard Devine published
AI Zoom's latest Terms of Service suggests customer data is going to train its AI models, which could be a little alarming.
This Linux laptop has a killer webcam I want to see on Windows machines
By Richard Devine published
Game changer Not everyone wants a good webcam on their laptop, some don't want one at all. This novel solution could make everyone happy.
7 tips for using ChatGPT and Bing Chat responsibly when you go back to school
By Richard Devine published
Responsible AI can be used in schools responsibly, not just to cheat on schoolwork. Here are 7 tips to do just that with Bing Chat and ChatGPT.
Steam gamers relegate Apple Mac to THIRD place — thanks to the Steam Deck
By Richard Devine published
Slipping The Mac now finds itself behind Linux as well as Windows for gamers according to Steam's latest hardware survey information.
The Razer Edge makes a surprise appearance in Europe, available to order now
By Richard Devine published
Surprise! The Razer Edge is a fantastic Android-powered gaming handheld that initially was only available in the U.S. but that has thankfully now changed.
Do you need an aftermarket CPU cooler if you're not overclocking?
By Richard Devine published
Keep cool Before you go out and splash the cash on an aftermarket CPU cooler for your new build, take a step back and consider whether you're going to overclock or not. You could save yourself a bit of money.
Best gaming laptops 2023: Portable AAA gameplay wherever you go
By Ben Wilson, Richard Devine, Rebecca Spear published
Gaming laptops Find the perfect gaming laptop to skip the hassle of gigantic desktops and enjoy high-end gaming away from AC power with our roundup of the best options.
Remnant 2 being reliant on upscaling is somewhat alarming for PC gamers
By Richard Devine published
Not good enough Remnant 2's developers are open about how the game has been designed to require upscalers. And that's bad.
ASRock to launch 16GB Intel Arc A770 graphics card right after I bought the 8GB
By Richard Devine published
Moar VRAM Following Intel's discontinuation of its own 16GB Arc A770, ASRock has stepped up to the plate with its own.
Remnant 2 is Steam Deck verified but there's some weird things going on [updated]
By Richard Devine last updated
So close Remnant 2 has become Steam Deck verified just before launch, but there's some weirdness to know about.
Remnant 2 is broken on Intel Arc graphics cards but there's a fix
By Richard Devine published
Hooray! Remnant 2 has been suffering from horrendous rendering issues on Intel Arc in early builds, but a fix is on the way
Sony's Project Q handheld could very well play Xbox games
By Richard Devine published
Crossing streams Leaks of Sony's upcoming Project Q handheld gaming device give us a big hint you'll be able to play Xbox games on it
The Steam Deck verified program DESPERATELY needs this major addition
By Richard Devine published
Improvement needed The Steam Deck Verified program is supposed to showcase the best games for Valve's handheld, but I think it's starting to show some weakness.
How to install Microsoft Edge on Linux
By Richard Devine published
Edge Everywhere Microsoft Edge really is one of the best browsers whatever platform you're on. Here's how to get it on Linux.
Xbox and PlayStation call a truce over Call of Duty and enter into binding agreement (Updated)
By Richard Devine published
Finally Call of Duty is staying on PlayStation. And Xbox chief Phil Spencer just made it officially official.
How to fix Internet connectivity issues in WSL
By Richard Devine published
Back online If you're suddenly having issues connecting to the internet through WSL, then this easy fix will hopefully get you back online.
Windows 11 running on an ancient Panasonic laptop is strangely captivating
By Richard Devine published
Nerdery Have a little geek out with me and enjoy seeing an ancient notebook running the latest Windows.
The best Prime Day motherboard deals 2023: Save on Intel and AMD PC builds
By Richard Devine last updated
Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to upgrade your PC with a new motherboard. Here are the deals to grab.
I'm sad there are no Intel Arc graphics card deals — so get this instead while you can
By Richard Devine published
Sad Panda I wanted there to be Intel Arc deals on Prime Day, but there aren't, so this is the graphics card I recommend instead.
Don't be tempted by ANY cheap laptops with 4GB of RAM on Prime Day — buy THIS instead
By Richard Devine published
Word of advice If I have one tip for cheap laptop hunters on Prime Day, it's to walk away from anything with 4GB of RAM inside it.
How to install Fedora on WSL for Windows 10 and Windows 11
By Richard Devine published
WSL WSL defaults to Ubuntu but there's plenty of alternatives out there. Here's what you need to know about using Fedora.
How to get and install Threads by Instagram on your desktop Windows 11 PC
By Richard Devine published
Threading it Threads by Instagram is the hot new ticket in town and of course there's no Windows app. But that doesn't have to stop you joining in.