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
Dell XPS 15 vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro: Which is better?
By Rebecca Spear published
Which laptop? Dell XPS 15 (9530) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro are both intended as general-use clamshell laptops. However, one is clearly more powerful than the other.
Save $$$ on the ROG Ally by resetting and trading in your Steam Deck gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
Trade in $ Interested in getting the new ROG Ally gaming handheld and don't need your Steam Deck anymore? Safely reset it and then trade it in to make your new purchase more affordable.
How to preorder the ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld at the best discount
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Get gaming! The ROG Ally gaming handheld is set to release this summer, on June 13, 2023. Preorder it now and secure one for yourself.
Upcoming PC games 2023: Best new titles for your Windows PC
By Rebecca Spear last updated
For PC gamers This is going to be a great year for PC gamers as several huge titles are set to release in 2023. Here are the ones to get the most excited about.
Asus ROG Ally: How it compares to Steam Deck and everything else you need to know
By Rebecca Spear last updated
ROG Ally The Asus ROG Ally is an upcoming gaming handheld device that runs Windows 11. It will allow gamers to play more games than the Steam Deck without requiring any hacking.
ASUS ROG Ally vs Steam Deck: Which gaming handheld is better?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Face off The Asus ROG Ally is the first real competitor to Valve's Steam Deck. Thanks to clever design, a great interface, and powerful components one is a clear winner over the other.
ASUS ROG Ally full specs: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB storage, 120Hz display and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming handheld The Asus ROG Ally is going to be one powerful gaming handheld as evidenced by the internal hardware it uses. Here are the full ROG Ally specs.
How to watch the Microsoft + Asus ROG Ally launch event: LIVE NOW!
By Rebecca Spear last updated
New handheld We're finally getting information about the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld during the official launch event. Here's where and when to tune in.
Best PC games of all time: Our top picks you should play in 2023
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Must-play PC games There are hundreds of classic PC games out there, but these are the very best titles. If you haven't played these before then you really ought to.
Zelda-like PC games that ease Tears of the Kingdom jealousy
By Rebecca Spear published
No Zelda envy here PC gamers might not be able to play Tears of the Kingdom, but plenty of Zelda-like games are out there to keep you entertained.
Game Freak is actually working on a new game that isn't Pokémon
By Rebecca Spear published
Project Bloom Game Freak announced that it's working on a new video game that will get published by Take-Two's Private Division. No, it's definitely not a Pokémon game.
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 (2023) review: Affordable, thin, and AMD's latest Ryzen make it a winner
By Rebecca Spear published
Review It'll easily handle most traditional programs and tasks.
Slack GPT — ChatGPT for Slack now, too?
By Rebecca Spear published
AI convenience Slack GPT is currently in beta and is an app that integrates AI features into the popular business messaging platform.
AMD has first quarterly loss in years largely due to fewer consumer sales
By Rebecca Spear published
Seeing red AMD's Client segment has produced the least operating income for the semiconductor company this quarter, which is startling since this was its strongest area last year.
Discord usernames are changing to remove hashtag and numbers
By Rebecca Spear published
New usernames required Discord is changing its naming conventions to be more like Twitter in order to improve the user experience. But it might cause a headache at first.
Grab this fantastic Samsung 32-inch 4K UHD monitor while it's 29% off
By Rebecca Spear published
Deal! Samsung's 32-inch 4K UHD monitor is over $100 off on Amazon right now. It displays images vibrantly and crisply making it a great option for most users.
Every free Honkai: Star Rail code — How to redeem Stellar Jade, Credits, and other rewards
By Rebecca Spear published
Free stuff! You can easily get free rewards in Honkai: Star Rail simply by entering some codes. Here are all the current codes and what they unlock.
You can improve Redfall and Diablo 4 performance via NVIDIA DLSS 3 and Reflex
By Rebecca Spear published
AI-based frame generation Both Redfall and Diablo 4 include NVIDIA-related technologies to enable DLSS 3 for better performance. If you care about latency and frame rates, this is the way to play these games.
Dysentery never looked so good: The Oregon Trail has gotten free DLC on PC
By Rebecca Spear published
Free update The Oregon Trail remake has gotten a brand new update that brings additional storylines and features. Best of all, the DLC is absolutely free.
Diablo 4 PC specs: Recommended, Minimum, and Ultra system requirements
By Rebecca Spear published
PC Requirements Blizzard has revealed everything from Diablo 4 PC specs, everything from Minimum requirements to Ultra system requirements. You'll want to make sure your laptop or tower can handle it.
Dell XPS 15 (9530) review: The cutting-edge laptop that pushes boundaries but with odd limitations
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Dell XPS 15 (9530) is more than capable of handling intensive programs and video games with its powerful processors. However, there are a few ways in which it fails to shine.
This wireless Razer gaming headset with haptic feedback is 60% off
By Rebecca Spear published
Deal The Razer Nari Ultimate wireless gaming headset is currently more than half off on Amazon. It offers haptic feedback, long battery life, and a comfortable fit.
Here's every Xbox and PC game shown at the Nintendo Indie World Direct
By Rebecca Spear published
Get excited! The Nintendo Indie Direct helped reveal several upcoming PC and Xbox games. Here are all of the Xbox and PC titles that got mentioned.
Adobe Firefly holds the key to fixing Bing Image Creator's biggest AI image limitations
By Rebecca Spear published
Real control Adobe Firefly's options layout is the future of AI image generators. Bing Image Creator can improve a whole lot if it takes cues from Firefly.
Minecraft Legends guide: How to beat the Horde of the Bastion and The Unbreakable boss
By Rebecca Spear published
Here piggy piggy The hardest enemies in Minecraft Legends are the Horde of the Bastion and their boss leader, The Unbreakable. You can defeat them faster and more efficiently with some strategic combat.
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