Richard Devine
Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you'll find him steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine
Latest articles by Richard Devine
Throwing snowballs in Helldivers 2 will seriously damage your democracy spreading abilities, so play with the new Stratagems instead
By Richard Devine published
Liberty You can't take out an Automaton by throwing a snowball at it anyway, but more importantly, it'll make Helldivers 2 crash. Democracy demands you refrain.
I hate the idea of an all-digital Xbox Series X, but if it gets one thing right, it'll still be a winner
By Richard Devine published
Winner? I don't like the leaked digital-only Xbox Series X, because I like my physical collection, but if Microsoft hits one thing right, then it'll still be a success.
The Division 2 is getting fixes for the extremely annoying bugs introduced in the most recent update
By Richard Devine published
Fixes The recent Title Update to The Division 2 introduced some less than fun bugs to the game, but fortunately, the developers have acted quickly and are issusing fixes for them.
You can already buy one of the fastest SSDs on the planet for under $150, which is crazy
By Richard Devine published
Damn! Not everyone can use a PCIe 5.0 SSD yet, but if you can, this one is so cheap right now you'd be crazy not to get one.
It's time, once again, to get the best console on the planet — the Xbox Series X — and save a wad of cash
By Richard Devine published
Steal The Xbox Series X is discounted again, so make sure you don't miss out on getting the best console on the planet for much less!
How to find Danny Weaver, the Textiles Vendor, in The Division 2, and why you need to visit him every week
By Richard Devine last updated
Spend The new Textiles Vendor, Danny Weaver, is joining The Division 2 with Title Update 20.1 from February 20, and this is how you'll be able to find him.
Apex Legends players warned to be careful after major hack during pro tournament
By Richard Devine published
Uh oh An unprecedented hack on a pro Apex Legends tournament delivered cheats to players mid-game, and that should be a concern to all of us.
Microsoft thinks stuffing Bing ads into Google Chrome is offering its customers 'choice,' except it really isn't that
By Richard Devine published
Not again Ads for Bing search are appearing inside Google Chrome, and far from being an accident, it's highly intentional. And invasive. And incredibly stupid.
Best Thunderbolt 4 hubs and docking stations 2024
By Richard Devine last updated
Connecting Unlock the full potential of your devices with the best Thunderbolt 4 docks on the market.
The Division 2 is five years old and shows how to do a live service game right
By Richard Devine published
Right way The Division 2 is turning five and thriving, with a healthy player base and a packed roadmap for the next 12 months. It's a great example of creating a live service game properly.
How to disorient enemies in The Division 2
By Richard Devine last updated
Easy way There are times you'll specifically want to apply the disorient status effect to enemies in The Division 2, so here's the quick and easy way to do it.
This crazy (and unlikely) Overwatch 2 collaboration will finally get to me play the game
By Richard Devine published
🔥 Blizzard and Porsche are teaming up for an epic collaboration due to hit Overwatch 2 in season 10, and it's finally going to get me to play.
How to get the Level 9 Yardstick bow in Dying Light 2
By Richard Devine last updated
Bow The Yardstick is one of the best bows in Dying Light 2, added to the game in patch 1.2 and obtainable once you hit Level 9. Here's how you go about getting your hands on one.
My favorite Windows 11 tool's latest update means there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't be using it
By Richard Devine published
Reboot With each update to Windows Package Manager there's less and less reason not to use it, and this one is no exception as it can now prompt your system to reboot.
How to find firearms ammo in Dying Light 2
By Richard Devine last updated
Looting Dying Light 2's Firearms update has added, you guessed it, guns, and they need ammo. Here's how to find it on the streets of Villedor.
It took two years, but Dying Light 2 players finally have guns to play with
By Richard Devine published
🔫 Dying Light 2 is enjoying its second anniversary celebration by delivering its player, at long last, firearms to take on the hordes with.
How to get exotic components in The Division 2
By Richard Devine published
Exotic The rarest crafting material in The Division 2 is the exotic component, but while it's harder to get than most, there are some guaranteed ways you can build up your stash.
New details revealed about The Division 2's new Textiles vendor ahead of his imminent arrival
By Richard Devine published
Vendor With the next update to The Division 2 a new vendor will be coming to the streets of Washington D.C. and thanks to a new update we know a little more about him.
The first reworked Global Event in The Division 2 is INSANE and you have to play it
By Richard Devine published
Popping off Reanimated is the first reworked Global Event to hit The Division 2 since Project Resolve started, and my goodness is it pure insanity. You have to play it.
If you've spent Premium Credits in The Division 2 and didn't get your items, don't panic, a fix is on the way
By Richard Devine last updated
💵 Buying things with real money in The Division 2 might lead you to panic that you've handed over your cash and Ubisoft hasn't given you your stuff right now, but try not to panic.
How to get the Vindicator exotic rifle in The Division 2
By Richard Devine last updated
New stuff The third exotic item added to The Division 2 alongside the Vanguard season is the Vindicator, a pretty sweet rifle, but this one will potentially require a little work to get hold of.
When it comes to Xbox games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, Phil Spencer has been saying it all along
By Richard Devine published
He's right With the Xbox community up in arms over the recent rumors of first-party titles heading to competing platforms, there's an important message to remember from the man at the top of it all.
How to get the Mosquito exotic pistol in The Division 2
By Richard Devine published
Bzzzzzzzz The Division 2 Year 5 Season 3 Vanguard has added some new exotic items for players to get their hands on. Here's how to get the new pistol, Mosquito.
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