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
"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
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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.
Nightingale specs: Recommended and minimum system requirements for the survival game
By Rebecca Spear published
PC requirements Nightingale is a gaslamp fantasy survival game with fairytale horror elements. But can your computer run this adventure?
Nightingale platforms: Is the game coming to Xbox and PS5?
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Platforms Nightingale is a solo and co-op survival shooter adventure game that comes to early access on February 20. But will it come to Xbox and PS5?
Early MSI Claw benchmarks don't look great versus the seemingly superior ROG Ally — Will Intel's Core Ultra CPU be a mistake for portable PC gaming handhelds?
By Rebecca Spear published
Handheld mistake? Early MSI Claw benchmarks conducted in China show that the handheld didn't produce as good of results as ROG Ally, but is this even important at this prelaunch stage?
Nanoleaf Shapes Ultra Black Hexagons review: A sleek way to add color and lighting effects to any gaming room
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Nanoleaf Shapes Ultra Black Hexagons are modular smart lighting panels that can be arranged as you see fit. But are they worth buying? Our review.
Nanoleaf Lines review: It permeates my gaming room without hurting my sensitive eyes and I love it
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Nanoleaf Lines are modular lights that reflect colors off a wall to provide a cool effect to any game room. But are they worth the high price? Our review.
This tiny TV dock lets you swap between Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, and I love it
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Unitek TV Docking Station for Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch is ideal for anyone.
Give your Valentine one of these silly cards, then woo them with a video game for two
By Rebecca Spear published
Valentines & games Looking for the perfect video game Valentine's card or video game date night suggestions? We've got you covered.
Razer Blade 14 (2024) review: 240Hz gaming with an RTX 4070 and excellent battery life, it's ideal for work and play
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Razer Blade 14 is the most affordable laptop in the Razer Blade line. But does it offer powerful enough performance to warrant the cost? Our review.
Manjaro Linux gaming handheld is the biggest Steam Deck challenger yet
By Rebecca Spear published
Steam Deck challenger A new Manjaro Linux gaming handheld will be launching soon and will be the first direct competitor to the Steam Deck.
Apple Vision Pro vs. XREAL Air 2 Ultra: Which virtual reality wearable is better?
By Rebecca Spear published
Apple vs. XREAL Both the Apple Vision Pro and XREAL Air 2 Ultra glasses provide AR and VR experiences. But which one is better?
Palworld Honey: How to find Pals that drop it and farm Honey at your base
By Rebecca Spear published
Bake a cake! Honey is an important ingredient for cooking certain foods in Palworld, including cakes which are needed for breeding. Here's how to farm honey.
Palworld Quartz: Locations and where to set up a mining base
By Rebecca Spear published
Mine away! As you get further along in Palworld, you'll eventually need to harvest Pure Quartz to build and craft. Here's how to get it.
Best Legion Go accessories 2024: Important peripherals for the gaming handheld
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Must-haves The Legion Go is an impressive gaming handheld, but there are ways to improve the experience. Here are the best Legion Go accessories you can get.
JSAUX Carrying Case for Legion Go review: A safe way to travel with your gaming handheld and its accessories
By Rebecca Spear published
Review JSAUX Carrying Case for Legion Go is a hard shell box with room to carry several accessories. But it is worth buying?
MSI Claw A1M FAQ: Price, release date, specs, and everything you need to know
By Rebecca Spear published
NPU gaming handheld MSI Claw is shaping up to be a very impressive Windows gaming handheld to compete against Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Here's everything you need to know about it.