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How to unlock the best Xbox Cloud Gaming quality on Windows 11 with a few simple tweaks using this free tool
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:58 +0000
Improve Xbox Cloud Gaming on Windows 11 with Better xCloud. Get better bitrate, lower lag, and full control over streaming settings.

Some are celebrating, but World of Warcraft's move away from the "Horde" and "Alliance" faction split will be seen as a historic mistake
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:13:52 +0000
Not only does it undermine decades of lore and world-building, but player identity is how you reach your audience when they're not gaming. WoW's iconic faction split is under threat, and that's a bad thing, actually.

Windows 11 now supports display refresh rates up to 5,000Hz after its latest update ? Here's why that matters for everyone, not just gamers
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:18:49 +0000
Windows 11 update KB5079391 adds official monitor refresh rate support beyond 1,000Hz. With 2,000Hz displays coming as soon as 2030, it's good to see that our favorite OS is ahead of the game.

This Windows laptop may have a moderate battery life, but it burns bright with an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:40 +0000
Best Buy has an exclusive 30% discount on the ASUS Zenbook 14. Despite being held back by a poor battery life, it's a solid pick for workers and casual users thanks to high performance rates, a stunning FHD+ OLED display, and a sleek yet durable build.

Combine the best of Windows 11 and Windows 10 with this gorgeous wallpaper
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:18:25 +0000
A fan-made wallpaper mashup mixes the symmetrical Windows 11 logo with a piece inspired by the Windows 10 "Hero" image.

Get 32GB of high-end DDR5 RAM for just $150 with this Core Ultra 7 270K Plus PC gaming bundle: A perfect way to start or upgrade your build
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0000
It's hard to find affordable, high-end RAM for gaming PC upgrades; if you need a full system upgrade, this bundle drops the price on 32GB of DDR5-6400 to just $150. Oh, yeah, you also get Intel's latest gaming CPU and a top-tier ASUS ROG Strix motherboard.

You don't need to build your own Windows gaming PC just to burn cash on RAM. Ready-made rigs do it for hundreds of dollars less.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:47:58 +0000
iBUYPOWER's pre-built gaming PCs offer high-end CPUs like AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, along with capable RAM, with hundreds of dollars in discounts.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will debut Gears of War: E-Day gameplay and bring back Xbox Fanfest ? Here's when you can expect these events to go live
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:34:31 +0000
Microsoft has announced when the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place. In addition, it has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will be there to reveal its first gameplay footage and that the community-beloved Xbox FanFest will return at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

"A computer should be yours" ? Framework founder compares the MacBook Neo and its underlying philosophy to the most upgradeable Windows laptop on the market
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:45 +0000
Framework founder Nirav Patel tears down the MacBook Neo and his company's Laptop 12 to see how they compare in terms of upgradeability. He admits there's a lot to love from both approaches, but the underlying product philosophies are quite different.

Microsoft's AI slop is infecting GitHub ? Copilot is now injecting ads into pull requests (Update)
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:12 +0000
A software developer found Copilot injecting ads into a GitHub pull request. Over 11,000 similar instances have been discovered.

This Android OS spin-off refuses to comply with the same age verification laws coming to Windows: "If devices can't be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it."
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:25:36 +0000
Would you give up privacy for age checks? GrapheneOS has indicated that it won't comply with new age-verification laws, as it aims to continue prioritizing user privacy even if it risks losing global market access.

GTA 6 price hint suggests fans won't face a $100 nightmare after all, according to clues from Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000
$100 or not, plenty of people will break the bank to buy Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.

The HP TV app just showed up on Windows 11, and people are wondering what it even does ? here?s why it exists and whether you should use it
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:57 +0000
HP TV+ is a free streaming app for Windows 11 with live channels and movies, but it feels more like background noise than a must-have service.

Windows 11?s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:12:20 +0000
Microsoft is planning some major changes for Windows 11 in 2026, but one thing not officially noted is a change to mandatory Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. We asked our readers what they think.

UGREEN's new Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock is for power users craving extra M.2 storage ? A huge launch discount makes it cheaper than the CalDigit TS5 Plus
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
UGREEN recently launched its new Maxidok 17-in-1 (U716) Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. It's a new high-end option competing with the very best docks, and it's currently enjoying a huge launch discount.


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    Denny Hamlin 'couldn't believe' NASCAR caution length at Martinsville
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:37:48 +0000
    Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR on FOX has a stage break caution length issue and detailed those frustrations on Monday during his latest Actions Detrimental podcast episode.
    "Apparently, what's happening is Fox feels they need to see the pit stops," Hamlin said. "So, the end of the stage break happens, green-checkered (stage break flag0 and boom, we're under caution. The pace car comes out, they ...Keep reading

    Penske plans no changes for Ryan Blaney pit crew after competitive Martinsville
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:41:34 +0000
    The Team Penske No. 12 pit crew had a really competitive afternoon on Sunday at Martinsville.
    While a generally uneventful race typically would not be a newsworthy development, it is right now because the group that works alongside driver Ryan Blaney has been a work-in-progress this year.
    It has objectively been a rough month and a half until this past weekend where their combined team ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a tame NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:33 +0000
    While Denny Hamlin absolutely dominated Sunday's NASCAR Cup race, it was Chase Elliott who emerged victorious through a great restart and a strategy gamble. NASCAR's Most Popular Driver earned his 22nd career win and Hendrick Motorsports' 31st at Martinsville Speedway.
    Tyler Reddick finished 15th in his worst result of the 2026 season, and only lost 13 points in his massive championship ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin falls short of perfect race, but scores the most points
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:49:53 +0000
    The bad news for Denny Hamlin is that he came up one position short of pulling off a perfect race on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
    The good news is that he scored the most points in an era where that suddenly matters again.
    Hamlin led a race high 292 laps in the Cook Out 400, including the first and second stage, plus the fastest lap bonus, but was denied a seventh Ridgeway Grandfather ...Keep reading

    How Alan Gustafson stacked the deck for Chase Elliott in Martinsville win
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:35:34 +0000
    There were three key moments that delivered Chase Elliott his earliest victory to start a NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
    Combined, it was a masterclass between Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson, a combination that doesn?t generally seem to get the respect everyone around them says they should.

    Gustafson (surprisingly) intends to two-stop the final ...Keep reading

    Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville I
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:31:34 +0000
    Entering this race, Tyler Reddick had a 95-point lead over Ryan Blaney, who is now 82 points behind after Reddick's worst finish of the 2026 season so far -- which is only 15th.
    Reddick's 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace had a DNF, making him the biggest loser in the points as he fell from third all the way to 11th. However, he is currently locked into a four-way tie for eighth, so it's not ...Keep reading

    Strategy gamble helps Chase Elliott to Martinsville NASCAR Cup win
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:47:27 +0000
    For the first time in 2026, a Hendrick Motorsports car went to Victory Lane. Chase Elliott earned the team's 31st win at Martinsville Speedway, taking the lead from Ross Chastain on the final restart.
    He then held off a charging Denny Hamlin, who had dominated most of the race and swept the stages, collecting his 22nd career win.
    "We took a gamble," said Elliott. "We were going to two-stop ...Keep reading

    Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Martinsville I
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:44:08 +0000
    Chase Elliott collected his 22nd career win on Sunday, earning Hendrick Motorsports' first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
    Denny Hamlin led 292 of 400 laps, and also won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, but he ended the day half-a-second shy of the checkered flag.
    Joey Logano led the way for Ford in third, Ty Gibbs fourth, and William Byron fifth.
    Photos from Martinsville - Sunday

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    Brad Keselowski to join exclusive club with 600th career start, wants 200 more
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:10:02 +0000
    In the entire history of the NASCAR, only 34 of the nearly 3,000 drivers who have started a Cup race have reached that milestone.
    Brad Keselowski is about to become the 35th at Martinsville Speedway.
    The 42-year-old champion and RFK Racing co-owner is nursing a leg injury early in the 2026 season, but he's still fully capable of competing at a high level, finishing fifth in the Daytona 500 ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Shedeur Sanders ditches rookie number as Browns announce change heading into 2026 season
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:56:42 GMT
    Shedeur Sanders is switching to No. 2 with the Cleveland Browns, reclaiming his college number from Jackson State and Colorado for his sophomore NFL season.

    Teacher of the Year finalist gets 14 years for sexual relationship with student she kept contacting
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:40:22 GMT
    Former Colorado Teacher of the Year finalist Tera Johnson-Swartz was sentenced to 14 years in prison for child sexual exploitation and cybercrime.

    Fugitive illegal alien convict on the run after attempting to strike ICE officer with vehicle: DHS
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:36:21 GMT
    Illegal alien Xa Lee tried to strike an ICE officer with his car in Sacramento, California, during an arrest attempt, and the fugitive remains at large.

    Detransitioner Chloe Cole accuses media of ?trying to suppress? coverage of transgender shooters
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:30:50 GMT
    Detransitioner Chloe Cole said on Adam Carolla?s podcast that media and medical institutions are failing to address mental health issues tied to transgender violence.

    Bills to honor Charlie Kirk, free speech in several states hit roadblocks
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:33 GMT
    Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Tennessee have introduced bills to honor Charlie Kirk with statues and plazas after his assassination.

    Kylie Jenner wows in tiny string bikini as she calls her beach vacation 'heaven'
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:52:19 GMT
    Kylie Jenner shared tropical bikini photos on Instagram, captioning them 'heaven' while showing off neon and black swimwear during a solo getaway.

    DHS slams California 'sanctuary' county after mom allegedly murdered by 2 Honduran nationals
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:19:21 GMT
    Department of Homeland Security slams Santa Clara County for ignoring ICE detainers after two Honduran nationals allegedly murdered a 24-year-old mother under California's sanctuary law.

    Jayapal floats reparations for illegal immigrants impacted by Trump crackdown, demands prosecutions
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:15:35 GMT
    Rep. Pramila Jayapal called for reparations for illegal immigrants amid Trump's crackdown, and said those enforcing immigration law should be prosecuted.

    Kid Rock sparks US Army investigation after military helicopters stunt at Tennessee estate
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:03:46 GMT
    Kid Rock shared a video of AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering near his Nashville mansion, which prompted Fort Campbell to launch a formal investigation.

    Karoline Leavitt blasts minimal media coverage of Sheridan Gorman murder
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:25 GMT
    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the minimal coverage from the broadcast networks of the murder of 18-year-old Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.

    Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after he called NBA's Pride Month celebration 'unrighteousness'
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:49:09 GMT
    The Chicago Bulls waived Jaden Ivey after he called the NBA's Pride Month celebration "unrighteousness" in videos the team deemed conduct detrimental to the team.

    NBA's Tristan Thompson supports immigration done 'the right way' in nuanced comments on Trump crackdown
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:27:13 GMT
    Longtime NBA player Tristan Thompson said he supported immigrating "the right way" but argued enforcement should be handled on a case-by-case basis.

    Democratic strategists say 2028 candidate 'has to be a White guy': report
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:00:35 GMT
    An Axios report claimed Democratic strategists are reportedly debating whether the party's best 2028 bet is a straight, White, Christian male candidate.

    Woman dies after falling from 60-foot cliff along popular Smoky Mountains trail
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:47:32 GMT
    A 65-year-old woman reportedly died after falling from a 60-foot cliff on the Alum Cave Trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday.

    Video shows police drone track down madman after alleged rampage with stabbing, shooting, crash into store
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:45:31 GMT
    Las Vegas police released drone video showing officers tracking a violent suspect after a domestic incident involving an alleged vehicle ramming and stabbing.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou wins at Barber after Lundgaard has slow final pit stop
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:17 GMT
    Palou led all but 11 laps on Sunday, but it wasn't a guaranteed victory for the Spaniard like so many IndyCar races have been recently.

    Alex Palou takes pole for IndyCar race at Barber
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:17:25 GMT
    The pole was not only Palou's first of the season, but also the thirteenth of his career and second straight at Barber Motorsports Park.

    NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
    Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Bulls waive guard Ivey after anti-gay comments
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.

    Texas returns to Final Four with rout of Michigan
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    No. 1 seed Texas continued what has been a drama-free NCAA tournament run with a 77-41 victory over 2-seed Michigan on Monday to reach the Final Four for the second year in a row.

    49ers HC, owner deliver mixed signals on Aiyuk
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and owner Jed York delivered differing messages on Brandon Aiyuk's future Monday.

    Ravens blame 'slow news cycle' for Crosby fallout
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    Ravens team president Sashi Brown said Monday that the rescinding of the Maxx Crosby trade won't negatively affect the team's reputation, chalking up the criticism to "a slow news cycle."

    Haslam: Watson has 'great chance' to be QB1
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    One year after calling the trade for Deshaun Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said the quarterback has a "fresh start" with new coach Todd Monken.

    Leafs, on brink of elimination, fire GM Treliving
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    Toronto fired general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, with the team set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17.

    Rams explored trading Adams, decided against it
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged that the team explored the possibility of trading wide receiver Davante Adams but ultimately decided it wasn't what was best for the team.

    U.S. considering tactic shift to get Pulisic on track
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he's considering some tactical tweaks to help get star attacker Christian Pulisic back to his best in front of the goal.

    ? What's next for Duke, eliminated men's teams?
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:29:21 EST
    With NCAA tournament runs over for key programs, here's how next season is taking shape.

    Women's Elite Eight: Live updates and analysis
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:16:26 EST
    Texas clinched its Final Four spot. Will South Carolina or TCU join the Longhorns? Follow along as we cover the Elite Eight.

    What's next for Michigan, Duke and Notre Dame after Elite Eight exits?
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:16:26 EST
    After Elite Eight losses, what are the portal priorities for Michigan, Duke and Notre Dame?

    Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:17:33 EST
    Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.

    A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from opening weekend
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:17:33 EST
    From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, what stood out in baseball's return.

    Future of Giannis and Ja, and the big questions facing every NBA lottery team
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:04:22 EST
    With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.

    Kryptonite for 10 NBA title contenders: Which weaknesses could sink playoff teams?
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:04:22 EST
    We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses and how it will impact the postseason.

    Miller?s new NFL mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:30:10 EST
    Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

    Ranking the top Stanley Cup playoff bandwagons for ousted fans
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:30:31 EST
    For the 16 fan bases whose team doesn't make it, here's a guide on who they should root for.

    Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:34:47 EST
    Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.