
Zachary Boddy
Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft.
For years, Zachary has developed their skills to become more adept at researching, interviewing, reviewing, and writing to always deliver industry-leading content and information to Windows Central readers. Zachary has worked closely with major video games industry members such as Mojang Studios, Obsidian Entertainment, Playground Games, and even Microsoft itself on interviews, reviews, and breaking news, has led site-wide coverage on important titles like Minecraft and Forza Horizon 5, and continues to provide unique editorial content on a variety of topics that can only be found on Windows Central. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.
Latest articles by Zachary Boddy

Lenovo just announced the shiniest laptop I've seen in a hot minute at CES
By Zachary Boddy published
Laptops At CES 2025, Lenovo revealed a multitude of Intel-powered laptops, including the incredibly premium and shiny Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Aura Edition.

The Razer Chroma ecosystem is expanding with new products and new features
By Zachary Boddy published
Accessories During CES 2025, Razer revealed multiple new Chroma-enabled products and revealed an expansion to its "Immersive Ecosystem" with new Chroma features.

The Game Awards 2024 LIVE as it happened
By Brendan Lowry published
Gaming All the news from The Game Awards 2024 in one place, reported as it happened.

Razer may have finally achieved perfection with the redesigned Blade 16
By Zachary Boddy published
Laptops At CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16. Completely redesigned, the new Blade 16 is the thinnest gaming laptop Razer has ever made — and it's powered by AMD.

HP dropping an update to one of my top gaming monitors, a smart gaming display, and more
By Zachary Boddy published
PC Gaming During CES 2025, HP announced five new OMEN gaming monitors, including an update to one of my top-rated monitors and a smart gaming display for cloud streaming.

HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) hands-on: Making me a fan of enterprise laptops
By Zachary Boddy published
Hands-On During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.

Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
By Zachary Boddy published
GOTY 2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.

Razer USB4 Dock review: The best value Thunderbolt dock without Thunderbolt
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer USB4 Dock boasts all the capabilities of a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4 docking station, but with a lower price and wider compatibility with more devices.

Xiaomi G Pro 27i review: A Mini LED gaming monitor at an unbelievable price
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a 27-inch, 180Hz, 1440p, Quantum Dot Mini LED gaming monitor that costs less than $400, and it's an incredible overall value.

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad review: Loud and expensive, but it really works
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad aims to keep your laptop performing at its best, and it's a surprisingly effective accessory. That massive fan can make a ton of noise, though.

Razer Barracuda X Chroma review: More RGB for more money, not more features
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is an excellent multi-purpose wireless gaming headset, but the addition of RGB lighting raises the cost without a meaningful return.

How to get refunds on digital Xbox games and subscriptions
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Xbox Xbox will refund your purchases under certain conditions. Here's how to do it easily and quickly.

7 best tips to setting up your new ASUS ROG Ally handheld
By Zachary Boddy last updated
ROG Ally Tips The ASUS ROG Ally and its upgraded X variant are amazing PC gaming handhelds — here are the 7 best tips and tricks for setting up yours during the holidays.

Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
By Jez Corden published
Awards 2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.

Dell's XPS Desktop (8960) is an RTX 40-Series beast masquerading in a retro-looking case
By Zachary Boddy, Rebecca Spear last updated
Review The latest Dell XPS Desktop is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024): Great hardware, too much bloatware
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 takes over for the iconic Spectre x360 convertible laptop, except now it's thinner, lighter, lasts longer, and boasts more AI features.

AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA311L) review: A solid mic arm that costs too much
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA3111L) mic arm mount offers reliable adjustability with a highly practical design, but it just doesn't feel like its price tag.

AVerMedia VERSATI go: A stellar microphone for well under $100
By Zachary Boddy published
Review AVerMedia's AM310G2 microphone dons the "go" moniker to reflect its portability and accessibility, and provides a ton of quality for a reasonable cost.

Insta360 Link 2: A bit inconsistent, but still a top-quality webcam
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Insta360 Link 2 follows one of the most popular 360-degrees gimbal tracking webcam with a new design and features, although it can be a little inconsistent.

This is your LAST chance to buy this massive Xbox game before it disappears
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Deal Forza Horizon 4 is only days away from its End-of-Life date, and today may be your last chance to buy it on sale before it disappears from digital storefronts forever.

Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) review: The forgotten middle child
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) is a pretty great mid-range gaming laptop that's rather confusingly positioned in Lenovo's lineup (and a little difficult to find).

List of Xbox Series X|S games with 120 FPS
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Gaming One of the biggest new features of the Xbox Series X|S consoles is the ability to play games at 120 FPS. Here's a list of Xbox Series X and S games with 120 FPS support.

I wanted to review french toast but Xbox sent me a bunch of cool glass instead
By Zachary Boddy published
IHOP x Xbox Xbox and IHOP's latest collaboration around the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launch includes five collectible glasses, and I have them all now.

The 5 best controller settings to change in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Controller Supremacy Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 plays great on controller and mouse-and-keyboard, but there are some default settings you can change to be even more competitive.

You can now get a ridiculous quad monitor stand from the company that made your chair
By Zachary Boddy published
Quad Displays Secretlab, most known for its chairs, also makes desks, monitor mounts, and other accessories. Now, Secretlab also offers a quad-arm stand for true multi-screen setups.
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