
Rich Edmonds
Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
Latest articles by Rich Edmonds

NZXT refreshes the H710 range with three new mid-tower PC cases
By Rich Edmonds published
NZXT launches a new range of H7 PC cases with improved airflow to replace the aging H710. From today, you'll be able to buy the NZXT H7, H7 Elite, and H7 Flow.

Best Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon accessories 2022
By Rich Edmonds last updated
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a great portable workstation, but you can really enhance your experience with some handy accessories. We rounded up a bunch you should consider.

SK Hynix launches its fastest Platinum P41 PCIe 4.0 SSD
By Rich Edmonds last updated
SK Hynix's latest Platinum P41 NVMe SSDs are super-fast and ready for gamers and content creators.

Differences between soft and hard tubes for PC water cooling
By Rich Edmonds last updated
There are positives and negatives to both soft and hard tubing when it comes to PC water cooling. Here's what you need to know.

Huawei MateStation X review: An AMD-powered iMac running Windows 11
By Rich Edmonds published
Huawei is known for creating products that complement existing designs, and the Huawei MateStation X is no exception here. It's essentially an Apple iMac running Windows 11, and it's brilliant.

Lumia 800 available on contract in every colour at Castle Telecom for free
By Rich Edmonds last updated

How classic Windows games got me into building PCs
By Rich Edmonds last updated
As soon as I fired up my first PC game, I knew I wanted to build my own rig to play it on.

Switching to Telegram before everyone else was a lonely messaging experience
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Telegram in 2017 was a lot like Windows Phone in 2012.

How to pick the right PC gaming headset for you
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Looking for a new gaming headset? I've compiled a list of factors to consider when shopping around, as well as packaging together a few recommendations to get you started.

Do Surface Earbuds work with Android phones and tablets?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
You'll be able to use Microsoft's new Surface Earbuds with Android hardware running version 4.4 or later, allowing you to quickly switch between a Windows PC and Google-powered portable device.

Decade in review: AMD made major gains against Intel in the 2010s
By Rich Edmonds, Richard Devine last updated
Intel spent much of this decade all alone churning out minor CPU upgrades, but we take a look at how AMD managed to claw its way back onto the field.

Microsoft demos logging into Windows 10 with just a fingerprint scanning wearable
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Microsoft has kicked things off at its Computex keynote with a small demonstration of logging into Windows 10 with nothing more than a fingerprint scanning wearable.

The new Dell Inspiron 7000 series sports the world's first 17-inch 2-in-1 laptop
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Alongside its new Inspiron line-ups, Dell also announced the 7000 series at Computex 2016. This family of laptops not only sports 13 and 15-inch options but also the world's first 2-in-1 laptop.

Dell's new Inspiron 2-in-1 Windows 10 laptops start from just $249
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Dell has unveiled a new family of Inspiron 2-in-1 laptops at Computex 2016. The company's new wave of products are powered by Windows 10 and start from just $249.

ASUS unveils the ROG GX800 laptop with two NVIDIA GPUs for maximum performance
By Rich Edmonds last updated
ASUS announced the Republic of Gamers GX800 laptop at Computex in Taipai. Billed as the most powerful gaming laptop, this is the sequel to the GX700.

CD, DVD or Blu-ray discs: Which drive is best for your PC?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Physical media is old school, but there are times where it may make sense for some PC owners. Let's take a look at CDs), DVDs and Blu-rays to see which option is best for you.

NVIDIA GTX 1080 vs. 1080 Ti: Which you should buy, and why?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
To Ti or not to Ti? That is the question.

Comparing Synology NAS and cloud storage from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Building your own NAS can save you money in the long run compared to using cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive for storage.

Outlook vs. Windows Mail: Which email client is right for you?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Windows Mail is the free app bundled with the OS that is ideal for those who use email sparingly, but Outlook is the solution for anyone who's serious about electronic messaging.

Steam vs. GOG Galaxy: Which is better for PC gamers?
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Should you use Steam or GOG?

ASUS gives its high-performance Zenbook laptops a 12th Gen Intel refresh
By Rich Edmonds last updated
ASUS sets itself up to intrigue the laptop world with stunning new Zenbook laptops.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.