Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
ASUS ROG Azoth X wireless keyboard review: Far from perfect, but much better than I expected
Review The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro wireless headset review: Proving Razer DOES listen, and it's awesome
Review The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is here, and it may be one of the greatest gaming headsets of all time. It addresses every complaint and then some, and it's great.
Razer Cobra HyperSpeed wireless mouse review: Lots of features, but some aren't in the box
Review The Razer Cobra HyperSpeed is a compact, feature-packed wireless gaming mouse with an attractive price point, but is it really the best for $100? Not quite.
Minecraft Elders its Scrolls, is testing new horse armor
Minecraft Mojang Studios is busy developing and testing the next major Minecraft update, and it's all about copper. That also includes new copper horse armor, too.
In a world of boring (and bad) cheap laptops, this AI PC is my shining star
Deal The ASUS Zenbook A14 was already one of the best affordable Windows laptops you can buy, but a Back to School deal shaves 40% off the price — making it unbeatable.
Grounded 2 needed to happen for one reason — I can ride a giant ant into battle now
Gaming A lot of us probably didn't expect a Grounded sequel so soon, but I'm ecstatic it's happening for one reason: buggies. It totally changes the game, and it's awesome.
Grounded 2 already feels as big as the first game, and we're just getting started
Gaming I look back at the first Grounded as its sequel arrives in early access, and I'm amazed by how far this franchise has come and excited for how far it will go.
Minecraft: Java Edition is finally testing the latest features
Minecraft Mojang Studios has released Minecraft Preview 1.21.110.20, which includes shelves to swap out your hotbar items and turns Copper Golems into statues.
Grounded 2 got rid of individual tools — and it makes the game better
Gaming Grounded 2 has arrived in early access, and one of the most notable changes Obsidian made was replacing all tools with the upgradeable Omni-Tool (I like it).
Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
Handhelds Grounded 2 has arrived in early access with a brand-new map, a new chapter of the story, and a whole lot of (literal) bugs. But how does it play on handhelds?
Grounded 2 hands-on review: A Tale of Two Ants, and a very strong early access start
Review Two of the Windows Central team have spent hours playing Grounded 2 ahead of its early access launch, and they have some thoughts.
The lines between Xbox, PC, and the cloud are getting even blurrier with this new feature
Xbox Xbox is continuing to tighten its ecosystem, with Insiders now able to test a new "Play History" library feature that syncs across Xbox, PC, and handhelds.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Microsoft makes me hate that I love Microsoft products, so I'm making some space
Microsoft I'm divorcing myself from some of Microsoft's products and services with my new smartphone, because I'm tired of fighting Microsoft to be a fan of its products.
Audeze LCD-S20 headphones review: Incredibly fun sound, but a little less accessible
Review I've been using the Audeze LCD-S20 headphones for a week, and while I prefer them overall to the headphones I used before, they're also less accessible.
HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) review: A great 2-in-1 laptop that feels made to go on sale
Review The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) is a great 2-in-1 AI laptop for a great price, especially when it goes on sale. Even before my review, I began seeing deals.
GameSir G7 Pro wireless controller review: STILL wired-only with Xbox, but I love it anyway
Review I've been using the GameSir G7 Pro, and this is one of my favorite controllers of all time — especially for just $80. It's still not wireless with Xbox, though.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless headset review: Lightweight and colorful, and a lot of bang for your buck
Review I've been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X, a lightweight and colorful wireless Xbox headset that provides a lot of value, but it's not entirely perfect.
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro wireless mouse review: Truly insane performance, even if it's not my next mouse
Review I've been using the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse, and it's truly insane across the board. It's a high-performance champion, but not my choice.
Pokémon brought its classic starters to the biggest PC gaming brand, and I went hands-on
Hands-On Razer and Pokémon have collaborated on a new collection of limited edition accessories, this time featuring the original three (plus one) starters, and I have them.
The world's most popular esports gaming mouse just got some MAJOR upgrades, and I have one
Hands-on Razer has announced the brand-new DeathAdder V4 Pro, and it boasts some serious upgrades across the board. I've been using it, so here are my initial thoughts.
13 Prime Day deals on batteries, chargers, cables, and other tech you actually need
Deals Take the humble approach to Amazon Prime Day with the best deals on tech you actually need, including chargers, batteries, cables, and more.
