Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
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).
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.
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?
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.
Walmart beat Amazon by $2 with our favorite wired Xbox controller, no membership needed
Deal The GameSir G7 SE is only $38 for Amazon Prime Day... but it's actually $2 less at Walmart, and you don't need an Amazon Prime membership for that deal.
13 laptop and tech deals I can actually recommend
Deals Amazon Prime Day has discounted some of my favorite tech and accessories I've reviewed over the years, and sales make them even easier to recommend.
You loved my favorite wireless ANC headphones last time I wrote about them, and that sale is back
Deal Amazon Prime Day has discounted the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless ANC headphones yet again, making these cans a stellar value compared to Sony and Bose.
Forget the sales — This is the laptop I keep coming back to over and over again
Deal The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024) is the laptop I can't put away, no matter how many great devices I review. I recommend it even if it wasn't on sale.
This superior gaming tablet is still $50 cheaper than the discounted iPad Mini right now
Deal I recently called the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) the "best Android-powered iPad Mini alternative," and right now it's still $50 less than the discounted iPad.
