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The transition to "Windows App" is complete ? good luck searching for that name on Google
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:27:22 +0000
Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.

5 more awesome ID@Xbox indies for a fresh Spring: Witchy gardening, big hit brawling, and a dark platformer you might've missed
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000
Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.

Halo Studios says Campaign Evolved won?t include a shop, but cosmetic skins will still be available ? cue the arguments
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:06:16 +0000
Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

I didn't expect a "NAS" to change how I protect my Windows PC, until I tried one. Here's how it affected my backup habits.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:48:26 +0000
I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.

Do you hate Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike? Then use this discounted gift card to skip it and save money buying your most wanted Xbox titles
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:45:05 +0000
Newegg is offering a 3% promo code for $25 Xbox Gift Cards. With this voucher, you will be able to shave off $25 off Xbox games or Xbox Game Pass subscription fees for 3% less.

Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X's native SSDs are too tiny for storing games ? fortunately, this amazing 1TB microSD with 245MB/s read speeds is now 41% off
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:21 +0000
The SDSQXH9-1T00-GZ6MA model of the SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSD UHS-I Card is one of the best ways to upgrade your Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X's storage size, and it's now on sale for a 41% discount thanks to World Backup Day.

Xbox Ally X just got a big Xbox app upgrade with a new display widget and smarter controls
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:22 +0000
Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:19 +0000
Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leak hints at prequel missions, returning characters, and a bold new direction for the series
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:06 +0000
A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.

Microsoft is building a Windows 11 team focused on creating "100% native" Windows apps and experiences
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:21:35 +0000
Windows 11's in-box apps and system interfaces are currently a mishmash of native and web-based interfaces, but it sounds like that might soon be changing.

The Surface Pro X was ahead of its time ? Now it?s time for a 2026 comeback
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:52:54 +0000
Microsoft retired its thinnest design just as the silicon caught up. With the MacBook Neo disrupting the market, it's time to bring back the fanless Surface Pro X.

This ultra-rare Xbox 360 development console revealed a Grand Theft Auto beta build with "zombies" and more cut content
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:31 +0000
A £5 Xbox 360 devkit has revealed a pre-release GTA IV build from 2007, uncovering cut content including ferries, a zombies mode, and early gameplay changes.

AI?s hunger for DRAM threatens your next PC upgrade as Asia-Pacific shipments slump amid memory shortages in 2026
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0000
Asia/Pacific PC shipments surged in 2025, but looming memory shortages driven by AI demand could slow growth and raise laptop prices in 2026.

Xbox games are getting tougher to fit onto a console, but these World Backup Day bargains for 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB Expansion Cards will solve that issue
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0000
World Backup Day is here to remind everyone to keep their precious files safely backed up, and one of the best ways to do that for Xbox is through various Storage Expansion cards that are now on sale.

This is Microsoft's new "Copilot Cowork": An experiment with Anthropic's Claude AI models that plans and delegates your work
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Microsoft?s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.

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    Nascar

    Denny Hamlin weighs in on NASCAR Hall of Fame debate
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:48:33 +0000
    There has been a considerable amount of debate over the past week about who should be eligible for the NASCAR Hall of Fame and now Denny Hamlin has weighed in with his opinions as well.
    The debate centers around drivers who have had tremendous success at levels lower than the Cup Series and if they should continue to be enshrined alongside the likes of Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon ...Keep reading

    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

    Read ...Keep reading

    Fox News Headlines

    Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce carted off with injury in first MLB start in 5 years
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:31:47 GMT
    Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury in his first MLB start since 2021, just months after signing a $30 million deal.

    Illegal alien alleged groping of minor girls at high school being investigated by Education Department
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:04 GMT
    The Education Department has launched ?yet another investigation" into Fairfax County, Virginia, after reports of an adult illegal alien student allegedly groping a dozen minor girls.

    DeSantis calls for impeachment of judge for releasing sex offender who then allegedly killed stepdaughter
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:45 GMT
    Gov. Ron DeSantis urges the Florida House to impeach Judge Tiffany Baker-Carper, saying her decision to free a sex offender led to a child's killing.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Final day deals on DeWalt, Craftsman tools from $9
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:11:16 GMT
    Shop Amazon?s Big Spring Sale for the last chance to save up to 46% on power tools, storage and lawn care gear before it ends March 31.

    Amazon Big Spring Sale: Last-day deals on Fox News reader favorites under $25
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:09:05 GMT
    Shop Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on Fox News reader favorites, including kitchen tools, power strips and more ? all under $25 before it?s too late.

    Last day to get Amazon's Big Spring Sale kitchen deals: Up to 78% off Ninja, Cuisinart and more
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:01:21 GMT
    Amazon?s Big Spring Sale runs March 25 through 31, with kitchen deals on air fryers, cookware and coffee makers starting at just $13.

    Dem lawmaker sparks online firestorm after saying Iryna Zarutska mural doesn?t align with city?s values
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:50 GMT
    Rhode Island state Rep. David Morales faces backlash after claiming a mural honoring murdered Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska does not reflect Providence's values.

    Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick, inducted into alma mater's athletics Hall of Fame
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:57:20 GMT
    Brittany Mahomes earned induction into the University of Texas at Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame after scoring a program record 18 goals in her senior soccer season.

    Wisconsin high school teacher charged with sexual assault of students, allegedly gave minors wine
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:56:22 GMT
    A 22-year-old special ed teacher faces up to 40 years in prison after allegedly having sex with 16-year-old students and providing minors with alcohol.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends today: Save up to 85% on Apple, Skechers and more top brands
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:56:05 GMT
    Save on a tire inflator that's down to one of its lowest prices ever, a sports bra that's nearly 80% off and more through today.

    Trump says Tiger Woods 'lives a life of pain' after DUI arrest as affidavit reveals pills found
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:54:29 GMT
    President Donald Trump says Tiger Woods "lives a life of pain" after the golfer's DUI arrest in Jupiter Island, adding that the golfer "doesn?t have an alcohol problem."

    WWE legend Stephanie McMahon slaps Cody Rhodes in return to 'Monday Night Raw'
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:51:46 GMT
    With WrestleMania 42 nearly two weeks away, Stephanie McMahon appeared on "Monday Night RAW" to give a pep talk to Cody Rhodes ahead of his match with Randy Orton.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale travel deals: Up to 75% off luggage, comfy shoes and packing cubes
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:50:44 GMT
    Now through March 31, save on travel essentials like Samsonite luggage, power banks and RFID passport wallets, from $3.

    Amazon?s Big Spring Sale ends soon: Save up to 50% on 16 household essentials
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:50:31 GMT
    Stock up for less during the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Everyday essentials like sunscreen, trash bags and batteries start at just $3.

    Former San Francisco Human Rights Commission leader accused of 'self-dealing,' public corruption
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:49:51 GMT
    Sheryl Davis, former head of San Francisco's Dream Keeper Initiative, is accused of funneling over $4.5M in taxpayer funds to a nonprofit for personal gain.
    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

    Six free agency options for LeBron, according to NBA coaches, execs and scouts
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:07:47 EST
    Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron James makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

    Playoff watch: Cross-conference matchups take center stage
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:07:47 EST
    Playoff teams in the East and West clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

    Tiger said he was looking at phone before crash
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    Tiger Woods told authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before his rollover crash last week in Florida, according to a probable cause affidavit.

    NFL owners OK replacement ref contingency plan
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.

    Sources: WNBA's Parker, Delle Donne make HOF
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    Former WNBA MVP and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star A'mare Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026.

    Cuban: I regret selling Mavs to Adelson, Dumont
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:33:00 EST
    Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."

    Pats' Vrabel doesn't dismiss Brown trade chatter
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.

    Ref not assigned to Final Four after Hurley bump
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with Dan Hurley near the end of UConn's NCAA tournament victory over Duke, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four.

    Glenn: QB Smith will lead Jets to 'promised land'
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land."

    Rioux, Florida's 7-foot-9 center, enters the portal
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    Olivier Rioux, the Florida Gators' 7-foot-9 center and the tallest player in NCAA in college basketball history, has entered the transfer portal.

    ? 2026 Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:59 EST
    Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

    Mansoor Delane to the Chiefs? Kenyon Sadiq to the Rams? Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:22:31 EST
    We took 20 NFL draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.

    Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:34 EST
    Is your team a threat to win big -- or a disappointment waiting to happen? It depends on who is asked.

    The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:34 EST
    From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams.

    A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:47 EST
    Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

    NHL playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:47 EST
    Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections and more.

    Process over perfection: How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:31 EST
    The pressure of expectation derailed the Huskies' bid for a three-peat. Perspective has them back in contention.

    Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
    Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:31 EST
    Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.