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
Sony adding online-only 'DRM' to its PS5 Slim disc drive is an unsurprising look at the future of console gaming
By Richard Devine published
The end Sony is getting flack for requiring an internet connection on its PS5 Slim disc drive, but it's just another step into the glum future of console gaming for folks who like physical copies.
Windows finally has its Apple Mac moment, and I'm more excited about the future of laptops than ever before
By Richard Devine published
Seismic moment It's taken a while, but thanks to Qualcomm, Windows laptops are about to get their own Apple Mac moment in the spotlight, and I couldn't be more excited.
How to watch Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2023: Get a first look at the X Series platform designed to take on Apple
By Richard Devine published
Show time Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit is upon us and this year is a big one with the Apple-baiting X Series for Windows PC due to make its debut. Here's how you can watch along.
NVIDIA and AMD reportedly gearing up to offer ARM CPUs for Windows PCs
By Richard Devine published
Huge NVIDIA is reported to be getting back into the CPU game for Windows PCs, joined by AMD in 2025 when Qualcomm's exclusivity arrangement with Microsoft expires.
How to integrate OneDrive with your Chromebook's Files app
By Richard Devine published
Link up Microsoft and Google are integrating OneDrive and Microsoft 365 better in Chrome OS and you can try it out right now.
HyperX CloudX (2023) review: Still one of the best value headsets for Xbox and PC
By Richard Devine published
Looking for a headset for your Xbox or PC that you can also use as a good set of headphones without feeling ridiculous when you go out in public? The HyperX CloudX is the one for you.
Intel Core i7-14700K review: A powerhouse CPU even if it's not the upgrade you might have hoped for
By Richard Devine last updated
Review Intel's 14th Gen CPUs are here, and the Core i7-14700K is the only one to get more cores this year. But this mild upgrade might not be what you hoped for.
How to update your BIOS
By Richard Devine last updated
Flash Whether it's for a new CPU, critical fixes or just to have the latest, here's what you need to know.
I bought the Razer Gillette Labs razor, and I'm actually impressed — and much smoother
By Richard Devine published
Smooth Jokes aside, the Razer and Gillette collaboration is pretty good, even if the regular asking price is a little on the steep side.
How to play Diablo 4 on Steam Deck
By Richard Devine last updated
Lilith Deck Diablo 4 is finally to be distributed through Steam but that doesn't exclude Steam Deck owners from playing through Battle.net if they wish as well.
Ubisoft's answer to Forza Horizon 5 is already $20 cheaper thanks to Prime Day
By Richard Devine published
Vroom The Crew Motorfest is Ubisoft's answer to Forza Horizon 5 and despite only launching a few weeks ago it's already $20 cheaper thanks to Prime Day.
This Synology deal is the only cheap NAS you need to buy right now
By Richard Devine published
No-brainer If you're hoping Prime Day is the time to buy your first NAS, then you're in luck. This killer Synology deal is the one to get.
The best October Amazon Prime Day NAS deals: Enclosures and hard drives from Synology, WD, Seagate, and more!
By Richard Devine last updated
Prime Day Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is Prime Day for October and is one of the best times of the year to get a kick-ass NAS setup with some amazing discounts. These are the ones you want to snap up.
Add a key Nintendo Switch feature to your Steam Deck for less than $10
By Richard Devine published
Kick it The Nintendo Switch kickstand is super convenient, so with this sub-$10 Prime Day deal you definitely want to add one to your Steam Deck
I would move to the United States to get this Prime Day graphics card deal
By Richard Devine published
Crazy deal October Prime Day has a graphics card deal for you that's simply unmissable. Game at up to 1440p for under $200 thanks to this Intel Arc A750 discount.
I love building budget gaming PCs and this is the only CPU deal I'd buy right now
By Richard Devine published
A steal An AMD Ryzen APU is a great shout for a budget gaming PC and this deal is the only one I'd spend my own money on right now.
iRacing is going to make NASCAR games from on now for console, starting in 2025
By Richard Devine published
Yesssss NASCAR fans can get excited about console gaming again as iRacing announces a new game coming in 2025.
Hoping to play Forza Motorsport on the Steam Deck? All signs currently point to no
By Richard Devine published
Nope If you were buying Forza Motorsport with a view to playing it on the Steam Deck, right now you should hold on to your money.
Is the Forza Motorsport VIP membership worth buying?
By Richard Devine published
VIP Forza Motorsport has a VIP membership that gives its players some nice little boosts, but it might still be best only for the more serious players.
Dress up your Xbox Series X|S for Forza Motorsport with this hot new dynamic background
By Richard Devine published
Vroom Forza Motorsport fans can dress up their Xbox home screen with a stunning new dynamic wallpaper as the game starts to launch.
Even Linux users can use the Windows 11 Task Manager now (sort of)
By Richard Devine published
Flattering This isn't the Windows 11 Task Manager on Linux, but it sure looks a lot like it, doesn't it?
How to integrate Windows 11 Copilot with Microsoft Edge
By Richard Devine published
Integrate Windows 11 Copilot can sort of replace the Bing Chat Sidebar in Microsoft Edge, but first you need to turn it on. Here's how.
Windows 11 Copilot and PowerToys FancyZones don't play nicely together
By Richard Devine published
Oh man If you want to use Windows 11 Copilot, but you also enjoy using PowerToys FancyZones then you're going to have a frustrating time.