Latest articles by Richard Devine
Halo is now available to watch on Netflix in some markets
Gaming Halo, the Xbox game turned into a TV show, is now available to watch on Netflix, marking the first time it has broken free of its Paramount+ exclusivity.
7 reasons you HAVE to use PowerToys Run on your PC
Software PowerToys Run is much better than the Windows 11 Start Menu, and it can do so much. Here are 7 things I use it for, and reasons you should definitely try it out.
The deception over using AI in games is what hurts the most
Gaming Developers shouldn't have to be forced to confess to using AI in video games. They should already be transparent and let us decide for ourselves.
Xbox Game Pass is getting more expensive through Microsoft Rewards
Gaming If you use Microsoft Rewards to pay for Xbox Game Pass, the bad news is it's soon going to cost you a lot more of your points.
Can you play Dune: Awakening on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally?
Handhelds Dune: Awakening has a new benchmark tool a couple of months before launch, so what's the state of play on handhelds like the Steam Deck?
Here's when you can play Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded
Gaming New maps, a collab with TMNT and more headline the latest Black Ops 6 and Warzone mid-season refresh.
The Halo TV show is coming to Netflix, at least in some markets
Gaming After being dropped by Paramount, Halo is being brought to Netflix, so at least more people can see it now.
Here's when Avowed launches on Xbox Game Pass
Gaming Avowed has enjoyed a positive early access period, but it's time for everyone to play. Here's when you can do just that.
How to install WSL on Windows 11
Software WSL 2 is a significant upgrade over the initial version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, so here's how to make sure you have it installed.
How to remove a Linux distro from WSL
Software Installing a Linux distro in WSL is easier than ever, but how do you properly remove one?
Help test Fedora 42 for WSL before its launch later this year
Software Fedora 42 will mark the first official release of the Linux distro for WSL, and in advance of its release, users are encouraged to take part in a test day.
PowerToys and Windows Package Manager are coming together in glorious matrimony
Software PowerToys and Windows Package Manager (winget) are two of the best Windows 11 tools, and they're getting closer integration.
New EU regulations could spell the end for stock CPU coolers
Hardware New EU regulations mean CPU (and all other PC hardware) will need to shrink its packaging and make sure it's sustainable.
Stellar Blade will be optimized for Steam Deck and ROG Ally
Handhelds Stellar Blade's upcoming PC port will be optimized for handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, as well as performing better than on PS5.
Why we need a Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld
Handhelds Having compared gaming performance on the Steam Deck with a Snapdragon X Plus laptop, it's clear we need to see these chips in handhelds soon.
Fallout season 2 will have some big twists and surprises
Gaming Fallout stars, Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell, have been talking up season 2 and promising some big twists and surprises along the way,
Highly anticipated Sega 2025 game is cancelled entirely because it simply won't be ready in time
Gaming Sports Interactive and Sega have taken the bold step to cancel Football Manager 25.
Ubuntu on WSL doesn't have to rely on the Microsoft Store any longer
Software Canonical has announced that Ubuntu for WSL will be moving to the new tar-based distribution model.
My ROG Ally died before it was even two months old
Handhelds After less than two months my ROG Ally decided to completely die, leaving me with a bad taste and deciding against replacing it.
WSL 2 users will soon be able to say "I use Arch, BTW"
Software Saying you use Arch Linux became a meme, but it'll soon apply to Windows 11 users too, thanks to WSL 2.
Why have I not been using Ventoy on my PCs until now?
Software Never flash a USB drive again to install Windows or Linux, just use Ventoy. It's so easy, why didn't I know about it before now?
Microsoft's AI push includes funding a college student's innovative startup
AI Microsoft backed a UK college students startup creating an AI solution for call centers to the tune of £150,000.
PowerToys will soon be able to transcode audio and video files
Software PowerToys is adding yet more to its arsenal with an upcoming feature to transcode audio and video files.
