Windows Central

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.

Xbox?s next original game is taking shape as the studio behind South of Midnight begins hiring for a mysterious new project
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:57:47 +0000
Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:33:00 +0000
If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.

Psychological horror meets 15th-century poetry when 'The Alighieri Circle: Dante?s Bloodline' comes to Xbox later this year
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:01:41 +0000
What if The Divine Comedy was more than just a poem? That?s the question asked by upcoming psychological horror The Alighieri Circle: Dante?s Bloodline.

Windows Wrap ? 4 steps to save the Surface brand
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:31:46 +0000
New Surface PCs are on the way, but hardware refreshes aren't enough. Here are four ways the company can actually save the Surface brand.

This RTX 5050 gaming laptop with an 18? FHD+ display, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD strikes a "happy medium between performance and price"
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:56:49 +0000
The Amazon Spring Sale is still in motion, and it's coughed up a generous 21% discount for the premium grade, ASUS ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop with the RTX 5050 GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD configuration.

Microsoft?s $146B AI spending spree is spooking investors ? and could lead to its worst quarter since 2008
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:48:49 +0000
Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026

Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:28:45 +0000
Windows 11 has gained cross-device resume, MIDI upgrades, Sysmon, and more in early 2026. Here are all the new features and improvements.

Xbox drops a bunch of 25th Anniversary merch and signals a major vibe shift at Microsoft
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:10:24 +0000
Xbox is turning 25, and the celebration comes with a 73Studio collab and some new gear to fawn over. The brand is signaling a "Return to Xbox" that you can wear.

Bethesda Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' success because they "put in all this effort" for its foundation ? "We made 90% of the art, we built the engine"
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:14:10 +0000
Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' glowing reputation because Bethesda's work building its foundation went unrecognized.

Xbox Game Pass ?TRITON? shows up with only first?party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake?up to its subscription model
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:08 +0000
A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRITON, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.

Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds ? "It didn't feel like Xbox."
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:16 +0000
Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why.

Geekom's ultimate Windows Mini-PC with upgradeable RAM and SSD is now 33% off ? it also features quad 4K monitor support and an Intel i5-13600H CPU
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:33 +0000
The Geekom IT13 is our no.1 mini-PC for its reliably quick performance for productivity tasks, 4K monitor support, and compact design, and it's now on sale for a 33% Amazon Spring Sale discount.


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  • Nascar

    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

    Read ...Keep reading

    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

    Martinsville is NASCAR's next 750 package test
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:40:41 +0000
    For Denny Hamlin, winning another pole on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway is just another sign that he still as it.
    It, of course, is the much-discussed pure speed that often fades away in the mid-40s but the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 driver now has two poles in addition to a win while sitting fourth in the championship standings.
    ?Really, with age, the hardest part is actually still ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Martinsville starting lineup: Denny Hamlin wins pole, SVG impresses
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:54:06 +0000
    The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. The Virginia native now has five poles at the half-mile short track, and 49 total in his career.
    "The car is good today," said Hamlin. "We did a lot of really good things in practice. I was hoping to get somewhere in that top eight for qualifying, but ...Keep reading

    Michael Jordan was willing to 'get kicked out of the sport' to change NASCAR with lawsuit
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:05:56 +0000
    Over the past few months, Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing have taken NASCAR leadership to trial, secured a settlement that changed the way the pay structure for race teams (through the Charter system), and that's before we even get to what's been happening on the track.
    Tyler Reddick has won four of the first races races of the 2026 season for the team co-owned by Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Lionel Richie issues warning to rude celebrities after Chappell Roan backlash
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:39:34 GMT
    Lionel Richie warns rising stars to embrace fan support, saying fame without people "doesn't work," amid Chappell Roan's Brazil fan incident controversy.

    Trump claims donor funded White House ballroom includes hidden build below with security focus
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:27:15 GMT
    A $400 million White House ballroom approved by the Commission of Fine Arts will include an underground complex, Trump says, funded by private donors.

    'Lion King' composer sues comedian for $27M over 'Circle of Life' joke
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:30:25 GMT
    Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi was accused by South African composer Lebo M of making false statements about the opening chant in Disney's "The Lion King."

    Trump dominates CPAC poll as conservatives rally behind agenda, back Iran action
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:21:59 GMT
    A new CPAC survey finds strong conservative backing for Trump's agenda, with 91% supporting tariffs and 89% backing military action in Iran.

    Rob Schneider proposes military draft, urges Americans to 'recommit' to traditional values
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:12:31 GMT
    Actor Rob Schneider invoked a JFK quote on X while calling for restoring the military draft, urging every American to serve two years of service at 18.

    Rand Paul says he's '50-50' on running for president in 2028, 'thinking about it'
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:01 GMT
    Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told "CBS News Sunday Morning" that he is "50-50" on a possible 2028 presidential run based on his opposition to the war against Iran.

    'No Kings? protesters debut rewrite of ?America the Beautiful? verse to include 'thy immigrant'
    Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:11 GMT
    Protesters in Washington, D.C., sang rewritten lyrics to ?America the Beautiful" during a ?No Kings" rally, as tensions over ICE enforcement and the DHS funding standoff continue.

    Ruling against Meta and Google could set the stage for changes in handling hate content
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:57:22 GMT
    Meta and Google dispute a social media addiction verdict that bypassed Section 230 by targeting product design, raising new platform liability questions.

    UConn's Braylon Mullins hits game-winning 3-pointer to shock Duke, advance to men's Final Four
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:43:56 GMT
    UConn Huskes freshman Braylon Mullins threw up a prayer and it was answered as his 3-pointer completed a comeback against the Duke Blue Devils.

    Why Meta and Google are losing court battles for damaging kids by trying to get them addicted
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:42:34 GMT
    Juries ordered Meta and Google to pay millions over child safety failures, raising urgent questions about Big Tech accountability and congressional inaction.

    Passenger bomb threat triggers police response and evacuation on Frontier flight under investigation
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:23:26 GMT
    A Frontier Airlines passenger allegedly made a bomb threat on Flight 2539 at Atlanta's airport Sunday, prompting a law enforcement response before the threat was deemed non-credible.

    Howie Mandel says sorry to Kelly Ripa after awkward 'Live With Kelly and Mark' moment
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:08:26 GMT
    Howie Mandel says sorry to Kelly Ripa on Instagram after a joke on "Live With Kelly and Mark" didn't land, but ends his apology with a humorous twist.

    Carole Radziwill addresses years-long Ghislaine Maxwell friendship after name appears in Epstein files
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:47:54 GMT
    "RHONY" alum Carole Radziwill speaks out after Epstein files surface emails between her and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, her former friend.

    DHS criticizes plea deal that could free migrant after guilty plea in teen assault case
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:45:02 GMT
    DHS slammed a plea deal for Contreras-Suarez, a transgender illegal alien who pleaded guilty to raping a 14-year-old in NYC, calling it disgraceful.

    Marlins deliver walk-off win as team's teal jerseys make season debut
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:38:24 GMT
    The Miami Marlins' nostalgic teal jerseys made their season debut on Sunday and it came with a walk-off win against the Colorado Rockies.


    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

    Sunday's Elite Eight analysis: Inside UConn's stunning win over Duke
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:50:23 EST
    ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down Sunday's games -- including the Huskies' wild comeback.

    Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:24:13 EST
    Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

    Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four teams
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:24:13 EST
    Four teams will play for it all next weekend. Let's rank Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn one final time.

    Mullins' last-second 3 sends UConn to Final Four
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    UConn eliminated No. 1 overall seed Duke from the men's NCAA tournament on Braylon Mullins' 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.

    Eagles GM offers same reply to every Brown query
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had a stock answer for every question about receiver A.J. Brown that he fielded from the local media at the league meetings Sunday, opting for a neutral response amid the ongoing trade speculation.

    Source: Agreed-to Epenesa-Browns deal now off
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    The Cleveland Browns will not be signing AJ Epenesa, with the team uncomfortable finalizing the deal after the veteran defensive end had his physical, a source told ESPN on Sunday.

    Sources: NFL set to begin hiring replacement refs
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    NFL owners are "alarmed" by the state of negotiations with the NFL Referees Association and have authorized staff members to begin hiring and onboarding replacement officials in the coming weeks, league sources said Sunday.

    'Gap' year? Celts win 50th as Brown jabs doubters
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    The Celtics are headed back to the playoffs thanks to another 50-win season. Not too bad for a "gap" year, according to Jaylen Brown.

    Sources: St. John's inks Pitino to lucrative new deal
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    Rick Pitino has signed a new deal with St. John's that makes him the second-highest-paid coach in the Big East, sources told ESPN on Sunday, confirming a report by NJ.com.

    Woodland wins Houston by 5 amid PTSD battle
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    Gary Woodland won the Houston Open by five shots Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory since undergoing brain surgery in 2023.

    Mets fans boo Bichette as early strikeouts mount
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    Bo Bichette heard his first boos from Mets fans as he has struck out eight times in his first three games. "I thought my at-bats were terrible, too," he said.

    ? Men's NCAA Sweet 16, Elite Eight superlatives
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:09:34 EST
    Here are nonstatistical and personality-driven superlatives from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the men's NCAA tournament.

    How UConn and UCLA clinched a spot in the women's Final Four
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:38:49 EST
    UCLA rallied to beat Duke and UConn held off Notre Dame as both No. 1 seeds won Sunday in the Elite Eight.

    NBA playoff watch: With postseason teams set, seeding battles begin
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:48:59 EST
    Things are getting tight in the East. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Saturday.

    Why NBA insiders are all-in on the Spurs: 'Victor breaks all the rules'
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:48:59 EST
    San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and more.

    WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:49:12 EST
    The CBA permanently and positively changes the WNBA's landscape. These are the wins, biggest strides and areas of compromise.

    NHL playoff watch: Updated East, West wild-card-race projections
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:31:04 EST
    What shifted after the 15-game Showdown Saturday? Here's the latest on the postseason bracket.

    Power Rankings: Each franchise's career playoff points leader
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:31:03 EST
    As the postseason approaches, who has the most points in each team's history?