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
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Intel shows how AI PCs have the potential to help humanity in ways we've never seen
By Rebecca Spear published
Intel AI We're on the cusp of a huge shift in laptops thanks to the new AI abilities provided locally with Intel Core Ultra.
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Best desktop PC accessories 2024: Get the perfect computer setup
By Rebecca Spear published
Essentials To get the best experience out of your computer setup, you want to use the best PC accessories. Here are our top picks.
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Intel explains the perks AI PCs provide to users including the upcoming ability to run Microsoft Copilot locally
By Rebecca Spear published
AI PCs During an Intel AI Summit in Taipei this week, Intel executives explained that Microsoft Copilot will soon run locally on AI PCs, such as computers with an Intel Core Ultra processor.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sphinx Guide: Locations, riddle answers, and more
By Rebecca Spear, Alexander Cope published
The Sphinx Locate the Sphinx and answer her riddles to earn rewards.
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Dragon's Dogma 2: How to get into Battahl with or without a permit — Secret passage, smuggle yourself in, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Multiple options There's more than one way to enter Battahl in Dragon's Dogma 2. Here's how to get into the land of the Beastren with or without a permit.
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Dragon's Dogma 2: An Unsettling Encounter walkthrough — What to do in Allard's chambers
By Rebecca Spear published
Allard's Chambers Dragon's Dogma 2 requires players to sneak into the castle so they can learn more about Allard's connection to Queen Regent Disa. Here's what you need to do.
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Does Dragon's Dogma 2 run well on Steam Deck and ROG Ally gaming handhelds? — Optimized graphics settings
By Rebecca Spear published
Can I play it? I've spent several hours playing Dragon's Dogma 2 and checking to see how well it plays on Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Here's what I discovered.
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Score big savings with this jaw-dropping RTX-4050 gaming laptop discount
By Rebecca Spear published
Serious savings! This mid-range gaming laptop with an RTX-4050 is at a great discount right now. Plus, this purchase comes with 1-month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to get you started.
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Deal alert: This PC monitor was already a great budget option, but now a major discount makes it way more affordable than usual
By Rebecca Spear published
Monitor deal This display is ideal for creative work like with Adobe Creative Cloud. Right now, it's on sale for a much lower price than usual.
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Is Dragon's Dogma 2 co-op multiplayer?
By Rebecca Spear published
DD2 Multiplayer? Dragon's Dogma 2 is a challenging action RPG that takes place in a harsh fantasy world. But does it have co-op multiplayer?
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Slay the savings: Dragon's Dogma 2 already sees slashed prices ahead of its release this week
By Rebecca Spear published
DD2 Deal! Dragon's Dogma 2 is shaping up to be a fantastic open-world action adventure with challenging boss fights. The game releases on Friday and right now you can buy it at a discount.
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XREAL glasses make AR gaming more approachable than ever
By Rebecca Spear published
AR/VR glasses XREAL is showing off its fantastic AR glasses with AR game demos at GDC this year.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605 review: 120Hz 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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.