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
ASUS just perfected one of my favorite laptops of recent years and my first thought is WOW
By Richard Devine published
2X ASUS has revealed its latest generation ZenBook Duo powered by Intel Core Ultra, and this time the extra display has been taken up a full notch.
The Division 2 Title Update 19.4 is rolling out, but there's no mention of the most irritating bug in the game being fixed
By Richard Devine published
Update The Division 2 is getting an update, with TU 19.4 rolling out, but there's no mention of the Manhunt progression bug being fixed.
Intel's new Core Series 1 laptop chips ditch all the AI talk, target lower power, more affordable devices
By Richard Devine published
CES Joining Core Ultra, Intel has revealed Core Series 1, the new lower powered chips designed for more mainstream, affordable laptops. And there's no talk of AI.
MAINGEAR is trying to make building gaming PCs better for all of us, and I'm here for it
By Richard Devine published
Gamechanger MAINGEAR is pulling the curtain back on a radical new way of building gaming PCs, including a pair of its own in partnership with MSI and Phanteks.
It's been 8 years since I first tried one of Microsoft's most underrated products and I still miss it every day
By Richard Devine published
❤ My first job at CES eight years ago was to buy the then US-exclusive Microsoft Band and I wish it was still around today.
The best holiday gift was Mac losing out to Windows, at least according to these stats
By Richard Devine published
📈 The latest desktop OS market share stats for December 2023 are out and they show an interesting trend when it comes to Windows vs Mac
How I spiced up the Spotify Windows app with a custom theme and extensions using the terminal (and you can too)
By Richard Devine published
Spicy! Spotify's desktop app for Windows is pretty good, but why stick with pretty good when a little terminal dabbling can make it EPIC?
The best tech purchase I made this year is the first smartphone that's given me a bit of the old Windows Phone buzz
By Richard Devine published
Best of 2023 Smartphones haven't excited me in a while, but the best purchase I made this year gives me a bit of the old Windows Phone buzz again
Best All-in-One (AIO) PCs 2023
By Richard Devine last updated
Updated For when you want everything in one desktop device.
Should you set up the Xbox you're gifting your kids? As a parent, here's my advice for happy holiday gaming
By Richard Devine published
Do this If you're gifting a new Xbox Series X or Series S to your kid over the holidays, here's some parental advice that'll make your life much easier.
Best pre-built gaming PC 2024
By Richard Devine last updated
Updated If you're looking for the best gaming desktop PC that you don't have to build yourself, check out the HP Omen 30L. It's got something for everyone.
Where to find The Hoarder loot goblin in The Division 2 and easily farm for Oh Carol, Sleigher, Festive Delivery, and Chill Out
By Richard Devine last updated
Deck the halls The festive loot goblin is back on the streets of Washington D.C. so if you're looking for The Hoarder, this is where you'll find him.
How to complete The Division 2 Winter Project day 14 and unlock the Festive Delivery backpack
By Richard Devine published
Festive The final step in The Division 2 Winter Project is live and here's how to complete it, get the Festive Delivery named backpack and even go farming for more.
NVIDIA RTX 40 Super leaks show we're getting more expensive graphics cards you probably don't need
By Richard Devine published
Super? NVIDIA looks set to launch three new graphics cards at CES that'll be on sale by the end of January, but it's highly likely you don't need to run out and get one.
If you like ChatGPT, then you're going to love Spotify's upcoming feature
By Richard Devine published
AI Spotify is going to get its own ChatGPT-esque AI chatbot at some point in the future, and it could be a game changer for music discovery.
Ubisoft is killing off a game millions have bought thanks to one of gaming's worst trends
By Richard Devine published
☠ Ubisoft Ivory Tower's first open world racer, The Crew, is not much longer for this world. That makes me sad, and it's all thanks to a horrible trend in gaming.
This new ASUS laptop is supposed to be all about Intel Core Ultra, but its killer feature is something more impressive
By Richard Devine published
OLED ASUS is one of the first out of the gate with a new Intel Core Ultra laptop, but that's not the most impressive thing about it.
To use the new Windows AI Studio tool, you must first install Linux. No, it's not a joke
By Richard Devine published
Really?! Microsoft has released the new Windows AI Studio extension for VS Code, but the first requirement is to install Linux. Really?
How to get the Santa Jacket in The Division 2 and solve one of the trickier Winter Projects
By Richard Devine published
Ho ho ho The Division 2 has an ongoing Winter Project chain with a host of festive goodies to unlock. But if you're stuck on getting the Santa Jacket, this is what you need to do.
The Division 2 Project Resolve is going to make big changes to weapons, gear, and loot to make the game more fun for everyone
By Richard Devine published
Buffs Project Resolve is a huge quality of life upgrade for The Division 2, and we now have an idea on how it's going to affect weapons, gear and loot.
The Division 2 story DLC has been delayed, and it's going to be a long wait
By Richard Devine published
Delayed As part of its decision to refocus on quality of life for The Division 2 players, Ubisoft has announced a significant delay to the next story DLC.
How to use Windows Package Manager to install apps and programs
By Richard Devine last updated
Install Windows Package Manager is an extremely efficient way to install software on your PC. Here's how to use it.
How to search for apps in Windows Package Manager
By Richard Devine last updated
Search Windows Package Manager is a really powerful tool for installing software. But what if you don't actually know what you're looking for is even there? You just have to search for it. Here's how.