Rebecca Spear
Self-professed geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central's gaming editors with a focus on Xbox and PC gaming. When she isn't checking out the latest titles on Xbox Game Pass, PC, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She's written thousands of game guides, previews, interviews, features, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. Drawing tablets and drawing programs like Adobe Fresco and Photoshop are among her chief interests.
When away from electronics, she loves taking her corgi, Penny, out to the river to go swimming and is always up for a game of volleyball. Otherwise, you'll most often find her curled up with a fantasy or sci-fi novel as her cats purr on her lap. She also loves attending comic conventions while cosplaying as her favorite video game characters. Her house is filled with gaming collectibles and posters and she's always on the lookout for more.
Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
EPOS S6 review: A great 4K webcam that's travel ready
By Rebecca Spear published
4K webcam EPOS is best known for its gaming headsets, but the company has now also produced a 4K webcam. It isn't perfect, but it's a fine product. Our review.
Best engineering tablets for students 2023
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Updated Tablets are perfect for school since they're compact and versatile. The best ones can even handle complex programs for engineering students.
A fan hilariously put the 'bald' in Baldur's Gate 3 by removing companions' hair
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Smooth sailing A Reddit user has posted a hilarious picture of the main Baldur's Gate 3 companions, each sporting a shaved head. It's an obvious play on the title, but funny nonetheless.
Monoprice 35 Zero-G UW-QHD (38035) Gaming Monitor review: Budget pricing with great picture quality
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Monoprice 35-inch Zero-G Gaming Monitor is an ultrawide display with a 120Hz refresh rate and great picture quality. It's perfect for budget gamers.
Game faster and save big with WD Black SN850X gaming SSDs at a serious discount
By Rebecca Spear published
DEAL WD Black is well known within the gaming community for its SSDs and right now they're at a steep discount.
HP EliteOne 870 G9 review: Elevating the all-in-one PC experience with great speakers and webcam, but at a price
By Rebecca Spear published
Review HP's EliteOne 870 G9 All-in-One desktop computer looks good, but does its performance match its aesthetic? Our review.
Starfield guide: cheat codes, item IDs, and console command list
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God mode anyone? You can bend Starfield's rules to your whims using these console commands and cheats. Here's how to do it and what codes to use.
Starfield: How to get a ship with 21LY Grav Jump range
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Warp 9 Later into Starfield's main storyline, players will need to acquire a ship that has a Grav Jump range of 21LY. Here's how to get one.
Lenovo Legion Go is like Switch and ROG Ally combined into a better gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
Today, Lenovo announced its Legion Go gaming handheld, which runs Windows and has similarities with ROG Ally and Nintendo Switch.
Starfield blasts off with mostly positive critic reviews on Metacritic
By Rebecca Spear published
Some are mixed Starfield Early Access launches tomorrow and ahead of that, critic reviews have gone live today. The scores aren't as high as some would hope, but they're not bad.
Starfield: What to do inside Artifact Temples
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Starborn power Starfield tasks players with locating additional Artifacts as part of the main quest line. To get these, you'll need to know what to do at mysterious temples.
Starfield: High Price to Pay — Should I go to The Lodge or The Eye?
By Rebecca Spear published
big decision During Starfield's High Price to Pay quest, you'll be given a tough choice and your decision will have big consequences. Here's how to make the right choice.
Starfield: Deep Cover bug — How to find Lieutenant Toft and finish the mission
By Rebecca Spear published
Glitchy bug Due to a weird little bug, you might find it hard to find Lieutenant Toft on the UC Vigilance. Here's where to find her so you can finish up the Deep Cover mission.
Starfield: How to fast travel and grav jump
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Here to there There are two ways to get around quickly in Starfield, fast traveling while on a planet and grav jumping when in space. Here's how to do both.
Starfield: Can you unlock land vehicles or mountable creatures?
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Get around Starfield allows players to travel to several distant planets and explore, but can you unlock land vehicles?
What is Starfield's story about?
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Into the stars Starfield's plot premise focuses on a group of explorers and the discoveries they find that lead them to a larger mystery.
7 ways to earn credits fast in Starfield
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Credit cred You'll get a lot further in Starfield a whole lot faster if you have the money to spend on weapons, gear, healing items, and spaceships. Here's how to earn credits fast.
Starfield beginners guide: 7 things I wish I knew before playing
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Tips and tricks Starfield is a huge game with so many things to learn and do. Here are some tips and tricks that will make the game easier to play.
Starfield status effects and medicines: How to heal poison, frostbite, sprains, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Heal up There are several status conditions players can encounter while exploring Starfield. You'll want to use the right medicines on them right away.
This Xbox wireless gaming headset is perfect for Starfield and it's on sale ahead of Labor Day
By Rebecca Spear published
Made for Xbox Need a new wireless gaming headset for your Xbox before Starfield releases? This awesome option is steeply discounted right now.
Prepare to play anywhere when AYANEO KUN gaming handheld releases next week
By Rebecca Spear published
Another handheld AYANEO has been making gaming handhelds for a few years now and the company's latest device will release soon.
Tomtoc Arccos-G47 Travel Bag review: Great for ROG Ally and Steam Deck gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Review This shoulder bag fits the ASUS ROG Ally and the Steam Deck, but is it worth buying? Here's what we think.
HyperX Cloud III Wireless review: Improving on what already made this gaming headset great
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Review The wireless version of the HyperX Cloud III gaming headset is here and it's the perfect upgrade to its popular predecessor.