Rebecca Spear
Self-professed geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central's gaming editors with a focus on gaming handhelds, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn't checking out the latest titles on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, 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. You can follow her @rrspear on X (formerly Twitter).
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
Alienware m16 R2 (2024) review: One of the smoothest gaming laptops I've ever experienced
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Alienware m16 R2 refresh for 2024 is a fantastic gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra CPU and an RTX 40-Series GPU — our review.
MSI Claw vs ROG Ally: Which PC gaming handheld is best?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handheld versus The MSI Claw and ROG Ally are both PC gaming handhelds that run Windows 11. But which is the better device?
Best MSI Claw accessories 2024: Improve your gaming handheld experience
By Rebecca Spear published
Claw accessories The MSI Claw is a great gaming handheld, but having the right accessories for it can make the playing experience even better.
Save big and upgrade your laptop or PC for less with this FANTASTIC SSD deal
By Rebecca Spear published
Internal SSD deal This WD_BLACK SSD is at a very low price right now, making it easier for you to upgrade your laptop or PC.
Best laptop power banks 2024: The best battery packs to keep your devices juiced up on the go
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Juice up You can keep your laptop running longer if you have a good power bank to keep up with it. Here are the best laptop battery packs available now.
Best MSI Claw microSD cards 2024: Add more storage to your gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
handheld storage These are the best microSD cards for MSI Claw, so you can have even more storage space on your gaming handheld.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605 review: 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra CPU, and RTX-40 GPU for solid performance
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) features a cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an RTX 40-Series GPU combo. But is this gaming laptop worth buying?
This AMAZING smart outdoor LED light strip deal allows you to quickly add colorful lighting to your home or yard while paying much less
By Rebecca Spear published
Strip light deal Govee outdoor smart strip lights can be controlled from your phone using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and they're water-resistant too. Right now, they're on a major sale.
Where to buy the MSI Claw gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
New handheld The MSI Claw gaming handheld with an Intel Core Ultra CPU is finally available for purchase. Here's where to buy it.
How to fix Steam Deck stick drift: Make gaming handheld joysticks respond accurately again
By Rebecca Spear published
Fix stick drift It's extremely annoying when your joysticks start drifting, but there are some things you can do on Steam Deck to fix this issue.
One of our favorite 240Hz, 1ms gaming monitors with FreeSync and G-Sync just dropped to a very low price
By Rebecca Spear published
gaming monitor deal It was already a great value, but right now you can get this amazing gaming monitor for $130 off.
Huion Kamvas Pro 19 review: You don't need to spend crazy money to get the perfect high-end professional Windows drawing display
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Huion Kamvas Pro 19 comes with several accessories to help you digitally draw. But is it actually worth buying?
Dragon's Dogma 2 PC specs: Minimum and recommended system requirements
By Rebecca Spear published
System requirements Dragon's Dogma 2 is a fantastic fantasy story, but you'll need to make sure you can play it on your gaming PC. Here are the system requirements.
Horizon Forbidden West PC specs: Minimum and recommended system requirements
By Rebecca Spear published
PC specs Horizon Forbidden West is a fantastic adventure that continues Aloy's journey, but can your gaming PC handle it? Here are the recommended and minimum system requirements.
It seems the MSI Claw gaming handheld is releasing this week — I'm curious to see if its performance is better than early benchmarks suggest
By Rebecca Spear published
Launching soon! MSI Claw is the upcoming Windows gaming handheld that features an Intel Core Ultra processor. According to a retailer listing, it seems the handheld could be releasing this week.
Best ROG Ally games 2024: Optimize these must-play titles on the gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Games to play You can run so many different games on the Asus ROG Ally. Here are the best ROG Ally games to play.
"We know there's this amazing game inside Age of Mythology that maybe wasn't quite right out the gate, and that's what we're doing this time with Retold": Adam Isgreen discusses upcoming Age of Empires games and DLC in exclusive interview
By Rebecca Spear published
Interview In a new interview, World's Edge founder and Studio Creative Director Adam Isgreen talks about Age of Mythology: Retold and the Victors and Vanquished DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
Dell Ultrasharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3425WE) review: Built-in KVM, 120Hz, and plenty of ports make for a fantastic multitasking display
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The latest Dell Ultrasharp 34 Curved Monitor features a Thunderbolt Hub and reaches 120Hz. But is it worth buying? Our review.
Best smart lights for gaming 2024: Add colorful lighting to your game room
By Rebecca Spear last updated
RGB Gaming Colorful lighting can come in the form of light panels, modular lines, RGB fans, light strips, and more.
Lenovo's transparent laptop screen is impressive, but why would you want this?
By Rebecca Spear published
See-through screen During MWC, Lenovo showed off the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop with a see-through screen and keyboard that turns into a drawing board. It's cool, but who is this laptop for?

NerdyTec Couchmaster CYCON² review: This lap desk with 6 USB ports made our couch my favorite PC gaming spot with a keyboard and mouse
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Nerdytec Couchmaster CYCON² provides an ergonomic lap desk and connects to your computer, Xbox, or PS5 while you sit on your couch or bed. But is it worth buying?
7 Nightingale tips and tricks for beginners I wish I knew before playing the game
By Rebecca Spear published
Survival tips Nightingale is a challenging survival game that requires a lot of crafting and building. Here are the tips and tricks I wish I knew before playing the game.
Nightingale: How to get the Antiquarian card
By Rebecca Spear published
Portal card The Antiquarian card is necessary for moving on from the early tutorial phase of Nightingale. Here's how to get it.
Does Nightingale work well on Steam Deck and ROG Ally? — Best optimized settings for gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Optimized settings Nightingale runs well on both Steam Deck and ROG Ally, but you'll want to optimize your system and game settings to make it run smoothly.
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