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
Best ROG Ally power banks 2024: Charge and play in Turbo mode
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Extra juice! The ROG Ally and ROG Ally X are amazing gaming handhelds, but their huge flaw is their limited battery life. Fortunately, you can improve this with one of the best power banks.
ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally (2023): Which is better to buy?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Ally comparison We're getting a new ROG Ally that improves upon the original gaming handheld. But is the ROG Ally (2023) or the ROG Ally X the better buy?
ASUS shows it hasn't forgotten its original gaming handheld by giving it a big UI update on the day of the ROG Ally X's launch
By Rebecca Spear published
UI update The improved Armoury Crate SE 1.5 user interface is now on ROG Ally. Here's what's new with this update.
ASUS ROG Ally X review: It's better than the original gaming handheld, but is that enough?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Review ASUS ROG Ally X offers twice the SSD capacity and double the battery capacity. I spent time playing games, running tests, and checking battery life to see how good it is.
This new docking station is one of the few that actually works with the new ROG Ally X, unlike others that won't fit the gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear published
It fits! JSAUX has launched a brand new gaming handheld docking station that actually works with the upcoming ROG Ally X and other gaming handhelds.
My favorite gaming headset lasts weeks before I need to recharge it — It also has awesome speaker and mic quality considering it isn't very expensive
By Rebecca Spear published
Awesome headset The HyperX Cloud III Wireless gaming headset is my go to gaming accessory because it doesn't cost much, but provides excellent features. Right now, it's on sale for Prime Day.
The coolest Xbox is at a super low price right now and it can keep your drinks cold too
By Rebecca Spear published
Xbox Mini Fridge The Xbox Mini Fridge can hold up to eight soda cans at a time. Right now, it's at one of the lowest prices we've ever seen.
7 must-have gaming handheld accessories that I use to upgrade my Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Accessory deals! Steam Deck, Legion Go, and ROG Ally are fantastic gaming handhelds, but these deals help you upgrade these devices for a lot less.
My friend didn't want to play video games until she saw this gorgeous open world adventure
By Rebecca Spear published
Game changer My friend has been daunted by games for most of her life, but this one single-player adventure finally got her to play. It's on sale right now at a great price.
I love this underrated game and right now it's so dirt cheap on Xbox and PC that you can get it for under $8
By Rebecca Spear published
Underrated game Tons of games fly under the radar each year, and one of my favorite underrated games is currently super discounted for Amazon Prime Day. Grab it for less than $8 and play for yourself.
The worst part about Photoshop Elements is the price, but that changes with this discount — Level up your photo editing skills for less, no subscription needed [UPDATE]
By Rebecca Spear published
Photo editing Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 is currently at a huge discount. Snag this simple photo editor with a one-time purchase deal.
Best Steam Deck and ROG Ally deals during Amazon Prime Day: Last chance to save big on the best gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handheld deals! Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds are discounted during Prime Day. Snag one of these devices and start playing your favorite PC games on-the-go.
I test gaming monitors, and my favorite one is so stunning that my husband can't help but gasp each time he sees me playing on it [UPDATE]
By Rebecca Spear published
Alienware monitor The Alienware AW2725DF is an exceptional gaming monitor with an extremely fast response time and refresh rate. Right now, it's at its lowest price ever for Prime Day.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn review — A challenging but extremely satisfying Soulslite
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a new "Soulslite" from Kepler Interactive that incorporates platforming, but is it worth playing? Our review.
Snag the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini at an unbeatable price — A fantastic 60% linear mechanical keyboard with adjustable actuation
By Rebecca Spear published
Mechanical keyboard deal SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless mechanical keyboard is currently $60 off during Amazon Prime Day. See what makes this compact variant so awesome.
This wicked fast WD_BLACK SN850X SSD is on sale and upgrading to it can seriously speed up your game load times
By Rebecca Spear published
Internal SSD This WD_BLACK SN850X SSD is ideal for gaming and it's currently at a really good discount for Amazon Prime Day.
Add 1.5TB of storage space to your electronics with this massive microSD card discount [UPDATE]
By Rebecca Spear published
Extra storage This SanDisk 1.5TB microSD card is currently a whopping 44% off while this deal lasts. Use it to add storage to your laptop, gaming handheld, phone, or other electronics.
I increased my Steam Deck and ROG Ally storage space with this 2TB SSD — I can show you how to install it in your gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
SSD upgrade! The SSD I used to increase storage space in my ROG Ally and Steam Deck is on sale at a major discount for Prime Day.
XREAL Beam Pro (2024) review: This small (and affordable) spatial computer lets me bring my 2D apps into a 3D space and even create 3D videos
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Beam Pro is a new accessory for XREAL AR glasses. It makes it easier to navigate apps without draining your phone battery. But is it worth buying?
CDKeys FAQ: How it works, legitimacy, platforms, where to find the best deals, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Game codes CDKeys offers some of the lowest deals on video games, but what exactly is this retailer and can you trust it? Let's discuss.
How to upgrade an SSD on Steam Deck: Step-by-step instructions with pictures
By Rebecca Spear published
More storage The process of swapping out the original Steam Deck SSD for a new one is relatively easy. Here's how to do it.
One of my favorite action RPGs from 2023 is currently at an extremely low price on PC
By Rebecca Spear published
Magical RPG Right now, Hogwarts Legacy is on sale for a ridiculously low price for PC gamers. It's unclear how long the deal will last.
SanDisk's Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD review: Damage resistant with FAST transfers
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The G-DRIVE ArmorATD HDD is a rugged HDD that is not only rain and dust-resistant but also crush-resistant. Our review.