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Microsoft promises to speed up context menus, folder navigation, file transfers, and search on Windows 11
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
As part of Microsoft's big plan to address quality issues on Windows 11, the company has confirmed that it's working on fixing performance of menus, folders, and search in File Explorer.

The RTX 5060 Ti has been driven to overpriced obscurity ? but Best Buy Tech Fest's final days come in hot with a great discount
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000
PC building is in a bad place right now with extortionate price increases and all-around shortages, so when a deal like this pops up on an RTX 5060 Ti it is not to be missed.

Why buy the MacBook Neo when this Lenovo laptop has mostly the same specs for half the price?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000
Best Buy Tech Fest has a 43% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, an AMD-empowered laptop with performance rates equal to that of the popular MacBook Neo, while costing half as much.

My old monitor can't keep up with new PC games anymore ? so it's time to upgrade with this 240Hz, 1440p monitor that won't break the bank
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:06:04 +0000
HP's OMEN 27qs gaming monitor is on sale at its namesake company's website with a generous 30% discount, giving PC gamers a chance to upgrade their rig with the ability to play games at 1440p and 240fps for under $350.

Microsoft will soon let you postpone Windows 11 updates forever if you don't want them
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
A big change coming soon to Windows 11 will allow users to say no to installing updates for as long as they want, a level of freedom that hasn't been seen since Windows 8.

People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:39:48 +0000
Microsoft's big sweeping set of improvements coming soon to Windows 11 don't address its controversial Microsoft account requirements, but that might soon change.

This Crimson Desert interactive map is already up and covers all of Pywel ? use it to find anything and everything in the massive open-world hit
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:01:30 +0000
Interactive maps are a huge boon in open-world games like Crimson Desert, and this excellent one is already up even though Pearl Abyss' hit just launched.

Subnautica 2 devs have more legal beef with publisher Krafton over the game's Early Access release ? "Krafton self-servingly announced the launch"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:05:50 +0000
The Subnautica 2 founders' lawsuit against Krafton continues, with their legal team arguing the publisher disobeyed a court order given earlier this week.

Crimson Desert doesn't support Intel Arc GPUs on PC, it may never, and the devs say get a refund if you have one ? they didn't warn players until launch
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:10:34 +0000
Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss has revealed that the game doesn't work on Intel Arc GPUs ? something players discovered when met with launch errors.

Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year ? movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
After feeling the heat from macOS and Linux, Microsoft is getting its act together and making significant changes to Windows 11 that will bring it up to par with the competition.

As Crimson Desert hits 2 million sales but suffers 'Mixed' reviews, its dev has a message for fans ? "We will listen closely ... and work to make improvements quickly"
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:38:22 +0000
Pearl Abyss' colossal new action game Crimson Desert has reached 2 million copies sold, and the dev has now responded to all the "Mixed" feedback about it.

Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub ? but will it actually fix Windows 11?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:28 +0000
Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it?s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has obliterated its all-time high player count on Steam ? getting close to this year's release
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:51:24 +0000
The Steam Spring Sale has seen an unexpected surge in Call of Duty players, but not for Black Ops 7. This title from 2019 has obliterated its previous player count because it's only $6.

Dear Microsoft, if you want me to use an account so badly, why is Windows 11 breaking them?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:11:42 +0000
Microsoft wants everyone on a Microsoft Account, but the latest Windows 11 update is breaking sign-ins with a fake "no internet" error for Teams, Office, and other Microsoft apps.

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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:12:50 +0000
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    Carson Hocevar doesn't want to be Dale Earnhardt
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:34:22 +0000
    Carson Hocevar wants you to understand he doesn?t think he is Dale Earnhardt but he really appreciates the history of NASCAR and doesn?t shy away from embodying some of those character traits either.
    He idolizes the late great Driver No. 3.
    To wit, he really appreciated that primary sponsor Chili?s Bar & Grill wanted to sponsor the spring race at Darlington even if it wasn?t an ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's John Probst praises industry collaboration for hot start
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:46:15 +0000
    Practically every data point suggests a drastically different NASCAR Cup Series racing product at Darlington Raceway on Sunday and it?s a direction that drivers have encouraged for quite a bit.
    The first four years of this car being used at ?The Track Too Tough to Tame? came under the same rules package used at intermediate style tracks. That meant a 4? rear spoiler and a more ...Keep reading

    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Darlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, 61 clear points over 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace. Denny Hamlin is the latest driver to visit Victory Lane, winning at Las Vegas and jumping up to fourth in the standings.
    NASCAR now heads to Darlington where Hamlin is also the defending race winner. All three national divisions will be competing this weekend with Trucks on ...Keep reading

    Why Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Darlington is a real throwback
    Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:11:18 +0000
    Make no mistake, worn out Darlington Raceway is a treat for competitors and fans alike, regardless of racing platform or rules package but every indication points towards the Cup Series race on Sunday being ?Too Tough to Tame? by every definition.
    The difference is the track debut of the 750-horsepower tapered spacer up from the 670 used since this car debuted in 2022. Additionally, NASCAR ...Keep reading

    The only condition in which Mark Martin would drive a modern NASCAR Cup car revealed
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:44:13 +0000
    This is the most invested and involved Mark Martin has been in NASCAR since his retirement after the 2013 season.
    For a while, even on both sides of his Hall of Fame induction in 2017, he just didn?t know what he was supposed to do within the space after practically four decades of driving at the highest level. He would still watch races but didn?t know what his role was supposed to ...Keep reading

    Mark Martin impressed by Denny Hamlin's NASCAR aging curve
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:36:38 +0000
    Mark Martin is rooting for Denny Hamlin right now because he knows how hard it is to defy the odds and overcome Father Time when he starts working against a high level athlete.
    The 2017 Hall of Fame inductee says he was first drawn to Hamlin because he?s started to see something of a baby face turn from a driver that was long established as something of a heel, and he lived that when he ...Keep reading

    Why Ross Chastain just doesn't get along with Daniel Suarez
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:18:17 +0000
    In dismissing the media who wanted to ask about his post-race conflict with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain said ?not today, boys? but conceded he should said, ?see you on Tuesday? in advance of a pre-scheduled media availability.
    Chastain said, after walking away from Suarez, that he just didn?t understand everything that happened between them and didn?t want to say the wrong thing ...Keep reading

    Alex Bowman to miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup races
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:01:42 +0000
    Alex Bowman, 32, was forced to get out of ht #48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the middle of the March 1 NASCAR Cup race at COTA, with Myatt Snider finishing the race for him. He was later diagnosed with vertigo.
    Since then, he has missed both Phoenix and Las Vegas with HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo and 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Series champion Justin Allgaier filling in for him.
    Hendrick ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total prediction
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:32 +0000
    For much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.
    He always said ?60? was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn?t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' stars honor Nicholas Brendon with touching tributes after his sudden death
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:40:07 GMT
    "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicholas Brendon has died at 54, his family confirms, as grieving co-stars pay tribute to the beloved Xander Harris actor.

    Iranian man, Romanian woman charged after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear missile base, officials say
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:35:00 GMT
    An Iranian man and Romanian woman have been charged after allegedly trying to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, the U.K.'s nuclear submarine base in Scotland.

    Former FBI Director Robert Mueller dies at 81, Trump reacts
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:32 GMT
    Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel in the Russia investigation, has died at 81, with Trump reacting harshly on Truth Social.

    Iranian student warns 'barbaric' regime is taking nation 'hostage,' executing civilians to end unrest
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:29:21 GMT
    Iranian activist Mooné Rahimi claimed the regime is using executions and arrests as fear tactics, holding the nation "hostage" as global tensions rise.

    Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff as Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:25:46 GMT
    Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., accused Senate Democrats of being afraid of ICE than Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its 36th day, as Republicans again offered another compromise deal to reopen.

    Woman branded ?female Charles Manson? escaped prison, prosecutor now doubts her conviction
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:34 GMT
    Prosecutor who called Sarah Jo Pender 'female Charles Manson' now doubts her murder conviction. A new true crime docuseries explores the controversial case.

    Oscars 'didn't care' enough about ICE, Iran politics, Hollywood Reporter laments
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:10 GMT
    Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik accused celebrities of not caring enough to bring up more political issues during the Academy Awards Sunday night.

    Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:55:00 GMT
    Senate Republicans' floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day as the strategy aims to shift blame to Democrats for the bill's expected failure.

    Why some US airports are dodging TSA shutdown chaos while others grind to a halt
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:51:10 GMT
    Some US airports are dodging government shutdown chaos thanks to private TSA screening contractors who get paid despite the funding standoff.

    ?Grandparents? happy hour? bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:43:21 GMT
    Minnesota?s 'Grandparents' Happy Hour' bill would allow assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without a liquor license ? which supporters call unnecessary 'red tape.'

    IOC addresses execution of 19-year-old Iranian wrestler Saleh Mohammadi
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:40:27 GMT
    The IOC expressed concern over the reported execution of 19-year-old Iranian wrestling star Saleh Mohammadi but says it cannot change a sovereign nation's laws.

    FBI raids Hollywood mansion in $17.4M alleged mortgage scam targeting seniors, 11 arrested including Iranian
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:20:20 GMT
    FBI agents raided a Hollywood mansion early Thursday, arresting a suspect in pajamas in a raid tied to an alleged $17.4 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners.

    UCLA's Skyy Clark loses front tooth in March Madness thriller to help Bruins seal first-round victory
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:10:35 GMT
    UCLA's Skyy Clark lost half a front tooth in the NCAA tournament but returned to hit a key free throw, helping the Bruins defeat UCF 75-71 on Friday.

    Coldplay Kiss Cam exec accuses Gwyneth Paltrow and Ryan Reynolds of fueling scandal with viral ad
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:00:47 GMT
    HR executive Kristin Cabot slams Gwyneth Paltrow and Ryan Reynolds for mocking her Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal in commercial, calling it hypocritical.

    Afroman 'surprised' by reaction to his major free speech victory after jury verdict
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:40:08 GMT
    Afroman said he was surprised by the reaction to his First Amendment case after an Ohio jury sided with him over songs mocking a 2022 police raid on his home.


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's March Madness live tracker: Wolverines cruise into Sweet 16
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:34:40 EST
    From Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point, we're tracking all the second-round action.

    Men's March Madness Saturday takeaways: How Michigan won
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:34:40 EST
    We're tracking how every winner punches its ticket to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

    'Drug transactions' allegedly on Holloway's phone
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested on a felony drug charge, according to documents obtained by ESPN.

    Sources: Nuggets' Watson expected to return Sun.
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    Peyton Watson is expected to return for Denver on Sunday against the Trail Blazers after missing more than six weeks due to a hamstring strain.

    Reed in rare air with 31-27 night as UConn escapes
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    Tarris Reed Jr. had one of the most dominant performances in NCAA tournament history, posting 31 points and 27 rebounds to help No. 2 seed UConn stave off an upset with an 82-71 win over Furman.

    76ers' Drummond fined $25K for gun-like gesture
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    The NBA has fined Sixers center Andre Drummond $25,000 for making what appeared to be a shooting motion toward the Kings' bench.

    Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:42 EST
    The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

    Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:42 EST
    The 49ers aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal, sources told ESPN.

    Badgers' Harvey wins top women's hockey honor
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey has been voted as the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award for as the top player in college women's hockey.

    Caldwell takes blame as Lady Vols drop 8th straight
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    Seventh-seeded NC State beat 10th-seeded Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament to hand the Lady Vols their eighth straight loss to close the season.

    ? Men's tournament bets: Duke, Michigan State
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:33:41 EST
    As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the second round, plus a pick for the new Eliminator game.

    Women's March Madness live updates: Follow all of Saturday's first-round action
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:01:59 EST
    We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 2 of the women's NCAA tournament.

    Women's March Madness Day 2 takeaways: How Ohio State, Louisville won
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:01:59 EST
    We're breaking down all 16 games Saturday and sharing how each winner can advance to the Sweet 16.

    Reranking the 32 men's teams left in March Madness
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:05:18 EST
    And then there were just 32. How do these teams stack up against each other after surviving the first round?

    'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer
    Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:56:56 EST
    As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

    UFC London: One reason each fight may steal the show
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:08:40 EST
    ESPN takes you through every fight on London's latest UFC event with Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev headlining.

    NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in 11-game Super Saturday?
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:25:43 EST
    Here's what is on the line in each contest. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

    Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. preseason projections
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:25:43 EST
    How has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?