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
Switching from Windows 11 to Linux or Mac always gets attention, so why not when it's in reverse?
By Richard Devine published
Switcheroo People are quick to talk about ditching Windows 11 for Linux or Mac, so we're taking time to celebrate a story where the opposite happened.
Chromebook vs Windows laptop: Which should you buy on Black Friday?
By Richard Devine published
Chromebooks have got a lot better in recent times, but as we enter laptop buying season, are they a better choice for you than a Windows laptop? Let's break it down.
Is The Day Before coming to Xbox and Playstation consoles?
By Richard Devine published
Q&A The Day Before has been making headlines for a long time now, not always for the right reasons, but is this hotly anticipated game coming to console?
When is The Day Before release date on PC?
By Richard Devine published
Finally? Is The Day Before, actually, finally going to release on PC? Well, it has a release date, but there's reason to treat it with caution.
Official Indycar game might be next on the chopping block as the developer reportedly lays off the entire team
By Richard Devine published
Not again Motorsport Games continues to make the wrong kind of headlines with a report that the entire team working on the official Indycar game has been laid off.
OpenAI is juicing up ChatGPT for all, Satya Nadella makes a surprise appearance at Dev Day
By Richard Devine published
ChatGPT OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a raft of upgrades and new features for end-users and developers making 2024 an exciting year for the platform.
At long last, U.S. gamers will be able to shave unwanted hair away with Razer and Gillette
By Richard Devine published
Smooth At long last, American gamers can be silky smooth while retaining their credentials, with the launch of the Gillette Labs x Razer collaboration.
The Xbox racing game I was most looking forward to may now never see the light of day
By Richard Devine published
Turmoil The troubles at Motorsport Games continue as following the loss of the NASCAR license, the organisers of the UK's top race series cancels its own agreement.
The one key thing Xbox Game Pass should learn from Ubisoft+
By Richard Devine published
Do it Both subscription services are available across Xbox and PC, but there's one thing Ubisoft+ does much better than Game Pass.
Is gaming on a Chromebook a genuine alternative to a Windows laptop?
By Richard Devine published
Google Gaming Google now has Chrome OS on some "gaming Chromebooks" but how is life for gamers on the other side and are these things a threat to Windows laptops?
How does the Apple M3 compare to the Snapdragon X Elite? The hell if we know [Updated]
By Richard Devine last updated
WTF Apple has revealed its M3 as expected, and we were hoping to know how it would stack up next to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, but Apple gave out very little information.
Intel Meteor Lake CPUs are coming on December 14 as the first Core Ultra laptop leaks out a little early
By Richard Devine published
It's time Intel's next-gen CPUs for laptops, code-named Meteor Lake, are due to be revealed once and for all on December 14. Oh, and the first Lenovo laptop packing them has already leaked.
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.
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.