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Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handheld gaming PCs?

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?

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A Tale of Two Ants told from two sides — our experiences with Grounded 2's stellar early access launch

Two of the Windows Central team have spent hours playing Grounded 2 ahead of its early access launch, and they have some thoughts.

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Microsoft makes a nifty tweak to the Windows 11 taskbar – but it's probably not the change you were hoping for

If you're a member of the multiple monitor club, you're going to love this small but highly convenient tweak.

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From day one, Grounded 2 is already as big as the game that came before it — and it's only getting bigger from here

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.

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I'm torn over the Dell 16 Premium's sleek design — a laptop with great performance but polarizing controls

The Dell 16 Premium is an absolutely gorgeous laptop with an Intel Core Ultra AI CPU and up to an NVIDIA RTX-50 Series GPU. It's pretty powerful but comes in a divisive design. Our review.

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Microsoft makes me hate how much I love its products — so I’m making a fresh start with my new Galaxy Z Fold 7

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.

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Microsoft trials redesigned Windows 11 Widgets Board with new Copilot Discover feed — AI curated stories right on your desktop

A redesigned widgets panel on Windows 11 replaces the MSN feed with a new Copilot Discover layout, which curates stories based on your likes using AI.

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Microsoft gives you another reason to hook up your Windows 11 PC and Android smartphone - it's a security feature that could come in seriously handy

Windows 11 has a new Phone Link feature that impressed me - the ability to lock the PC remotely with an Android device.

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Original Xbox quiz: Test your knowledge regarding Microsoft's first gaming console and the games that defined it

We're experimenting with quizzes on Windows Central, so test your knowledge going back to the original Xbox.

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The MSI Claw 8 AI+ could have muscled out the Steam Deck's rivals — was it the last straw for powerful Intel-based handhelds?

MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.

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"Three months, 30 simulations, and I can tell you, a ton of work" — how Alienware designed the Area-51 desktop's cooling is fascinating

Thanks to Adam Savage's "Tested" YouTube channel, we now have a behind-the-scenes look at how Dell tests its Alienware desktop PC cooling.

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Two down, plenty more to go – Microsoft backtracks on $80 game prices, once again proving voting with your wallet matters

Yet again, voting with your wallet showcases its importance, as Microsoft has made the decision to reverse its $80 game price decision.

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I played "Killer Inn" and now I have trust issues — but I can't wait to play this murder deduction game again

I spent about an hour and a half playing Square Enix's Killer Inn multiplayer game during a preview event. It's a compelling social deduction murder game that allows for different strategies, whether you're playing as an innocent lamb or a murderous wolf.

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'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' came close to fully breaking me multiple times — a soulslike as brutal and as beautiful as it gets

"Wuchang: Fallen Feathers" review in progress: This Chinese soulslike blends OG Dark Souls map design with the punishing combat ballet of Sekiro, resulting in something as gorgeous as it is deadly.

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3 easy ways to customize Windows Terminal to look incredible in PowerShell and WSL

No matter how much or little time you spend in a terminal, it doesn't have to be boring. Here are 3 easy ways to make your Windows Terminal look glamorous.

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"We underestimated how much they loved him" — Dying Light franchise director talks Kyle Crane's return, gore fidelity, and experimenting with the game formula

Dying Light: The Beast is scheduled to launch on August 22, so I spent four hours playing the game before sitting down to interview franchise director Tymon Smektala on the significance of Kyle Crane's return, zombie gore fidelity, and what makes this zombie franchise special.

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Intel reveals what’s stopping AI PC adoption — and it’s not the hardware

Intel's new survey reveals 87% of global businesses are moving to AI PCs, but adoption is slowed by concerns over training, security, and trust.

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Roblox is turning teens into millionaires — the platform is bigger than all of Steam

Much like Minecraft and Fortnite, Roblox thrives on community-driven creativity, but it does so on an even larger scale. Teens have become millionaires through their Roblox creations.

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This would be my favorite wireless controller of all time if it wasn't STILL wired-only on Xbox — but that could actually change

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.

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A Tomb Raider composer has been jailed — His legacy overshadowed by $75k+ in loan fraud

Peter Connelly, known for composing Tomb Raider and shaping the series' iconic music, has been jailed after fraudulently obtaining over $75,000 in COVID support loans.

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Here are 5 good *current* Microsoft products that have become stagnant — or worse — abandoned

Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.

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Pokémon has partnered with one of the biggest PC gaming brands again, and you can actually buy these accessories — but do you even want to?

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.

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I don't play my handheld gaming PCs without this $10 accessory — Here's why it's a must-have for anyone who owns an ROG Ally, Steam Deck, or Legion Go

I always use this $10 accessory with my ROG Ally, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming PCs. It protects them and gives me peace of mind.

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ZeniMax QA testers face whiplash and "rancid" work morale following Microsoft's gaming layoffs — but the union still fights

ZeniMax Workers United ratified a historic contract with Microsoft just weeks before layoffs cut into the team, but the union is still pushing on.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting next-gen treatment too — here's what we expect to see in the coming months and years for cloud gamers ☁️

Microsoft is leaning hard into OEM-built third-party Xbox consoles as well as its own first-party Xbox hardware, but what about hardware in the cloud?

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