Windows Central

'Crimson Desert' issues on Xbox PC underpins the vast amount of work required for Xbox Helix ? Xbox PC can't afford to be this unreliable forever
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:19:03 +0000
"Crimson Desert" should've been a big win for Xbox Play Anywhere on PC, but what followed was a swath of issues that casts a bit of a question mark over Xbox Helix.

Windows Wrap: Windows 11 isn't doomed ? Is it too early to say I told you so?
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:29:58 +0000
Microsoft is finally walking back its worst Windows 11 decisions, from Taskbar limitations to AI bloat. Is it a change of heart or a billion-dollar survival tactic?

Solo queuers rejoice! Call of Duty: Warzone update brings back solos and Verdansk (again)
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:10:53 +0000
Warzone fans decried Raven Software and Treyarch's decision to only have quad queues for Black Ops Royale. The team has now updated the battle royale modes to bring back Solo queues and the Standard Battle Royale mode with Verdansk as the big map, even in the face of Black Ops Royale's success.

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.

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    Nascar

    The best throwback schemes for NASCAR Darlington weekend
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:11:29 +0000
    Darlington is no longer being treated as the official 'Throwback Weekend,' but there's still several teams opting to pay tribute to the sport's history by recreating iconic paint schemes.
    Last December, two-time Southern 500 winner Greg Biffle was killed alongside six others in a tragic plane crash. This weekend, there are several paint schemes honoring the NASCAR legend, in both the Cup and ...Keep reading

    NASCAR Cup Darlington starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Bubba Wallace to pole
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:35:43 +0000
    In a tricky qualifying session at Darlington Raceway, Tyler Reddick went fastest of all with a 29.072s lap, even while hitting the wall at the exit of Turn 4.
    The closest driver to the championship leader in qualifying was the same driver closest to him in the championship standings -- 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace, who ended the session 0.126s behind the pole-sitter.
    "Gosh, I came off ...Keep reading

    Three NASCAR Cup car chiefs ejected after Darlington inspection failures
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:12:14 +0000
    Darlington is the latest race to feature some inspection issues at the start of the weekend. Ahead of NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying, three Cup teams failed inspection twice, resulting in some penalties.
    They were the #9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Chase Elliott, the #17 RFK Racing Ford of Chris Buescher, and the lone open entry in the field -- the #66Garage 66 Ford of Timmy ...Keep reading

    Would Denny Hamlin consider racing after his current contract ends?
    Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:51:18 +0000
    In this moment, Denny Hamlin has a contract with Joe Gibbs Racing that has him in the No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE through the 2027 season.
    That?s 67 more points races remaining to score as many wins as possible and challenge for that elusive NASCAR Cup Series championship. On Monday, he predicted that he would reach 67 career victories after reaching 61 on Sunday at Las Vegas.
    Why that number? ...Keep reading

    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

    Fox News Headlines

    Schumer knocks Trump on Iran, plan to send ICE to airports: 'Asking for trouble'
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:59 GMT
    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called President Donald Trump's plan to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports "impulsive" on Sunday.

    Brooks Koepka runs to comfort young girl hit by golf cart during his Valspar Championship
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:29:58 GMT
    Brooks Koepka rushed to comfort a young girl struck by a golf cart during Saturday's round at the Valspar Championship, with reports saying she was OK after evaluation.

    Mamdani's estate tax plan could drive wealth out of state, critics warn
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:26:39 GMT
    NYC Mayor Mamdani's estate tax plan would cut the exemption to $750K and raise rates to 50%, a move critics say could burden middle-class families.

    YouTube job scam text: How to spot it fast
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:25:37 GMT
    YouTube job scams sent via text are spreading globally, Google warns. Learn the key warning signs, including unrealistic pay and requests to move chats to Telegram or WhatsApp.

    Newsom's claim Texas and Florida are the 'real high tax states' picked apart by expert: 'Fatally flawed'
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:12:43 GMT
    Just Facts President James Agresti told Fox News Digital that Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that California is more tax-friendly than Texas and Florida simply don't add up.

    Mullin's confirmation survives key test vote as DHS remains shutdown
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:50:53 GMT
    Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is on track for Senate confirmation as DHS secretary after Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., cast the key vote to advance his nomination out of committee.

    Trump mocks 'discombobulated' Schumer over Democrats' near gaffe on funding ICE
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:46:43 GMT
    President Donald Trump mocked Chuck Schumer after the Senate minority leader accidentally said "We must fund ICE" on the Senate floor amid the DHS funding shutdown fight.

    Analysts say Gaza 'civilian' deaths include Hamas, other terror members working as medics, media workers
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:18:37 GMT
    Researchers say Hamas and PIJ martyr lists reveal Gaza terrorists who posed as doctors, nurses and journalists, clouding civilian casualty figures.

    Far-left activists stay in 5-star Cuban hotel as island suffers total blackout
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:33:39 GMT
    CodePink sponsored flights to Cuba to protest President Donald Trump's sanctions, but the group faced backlash for staying in luxury hotels.

    Man pulls off extreme 8-hour trip to another country, flies home same day
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:28:56 GMT
    A 28-year-old NYC content creator flew to Jamaica and back in just eight hours, hitting a waterfall, eating jerk chicken, and spending only $382.

    William Shatner turns 95 and gives blunt life advice that keeps him 'smokin'!'
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:13:30 GMT
    William Shatner celebrated his 95th birthday with a witty tweet, saying he's "still smokin'" and sharing advice about cigars and never acting your age.

    California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:09:06 GMT
    Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized over 650,000 ballots to probe alleged excess votes in California's Proposition 50 special election.

    Kurt Russell reveals why Colorado mountain living with Goldie Hawn trumps Hollywood glamour
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:45 GMT
    Kurt Russell says he and Goldie Hawn love spending time in Colorado, calling life there "different" from their Hollywood lifestyle in Los Angeles.

    Detroit moms rushed to 'no strings attached' cash aid program tailored to new mothers
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:44 GMT
    Detroit's Rx Kids program offered new and expectant mothers $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month for six months, with over 1,100 families already receiving aid.

    Amazon Health AI brings a doctor to your pocket
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:51:52 GMT
    Amazon Health AI says it operates in a HIPAA-compliant environment and does not use personal health data for ads, as the company rolls out the tool to U.S. customers.
    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: Purdue holds off Miami, reaches Sweet 16
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:17:38 EST
    ESPN reporters are on-site, from Philadelphia to San Diego, tracking all the second-round action.

    Sources: Cuse turns to ex-star McNamara as HC
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    Syracuse is working toward hiring Siena's Gerry McNamara as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.

    Man City dump Arsenal in final to win Carabao Cup
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:35 EST
    Manchester City are crowned Carabao Cup champions as Nico O'Reilly's stunning double silenced Arsenal at Wembley.

    Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to Cal Raleigh for the expletive-laced comments directed at his Mariners teammate earlier this month at the WBC.

    Skattebo sorry for 'tasteless joke' on CTE, asthma
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized Saturday for the comments he made on CTE and asthma on a recent podcast appearance.

    Bucs safety's fiancée helped woman hit by car
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr.'s fiancée, Teesa Mpagi, rushed to aid a pedestrian struck by a car in front of the friends-and-family bus headed to Saturday's Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

    Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

    'Four more to go': KD passes MJ on scoring list
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list after finishing with 27 points in a win over the Heat.

    Brady shines, Team USA dominates flag football
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 EST
    Tom Brady started out like the GOAT of flag football before Team USA dominated the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday.

    ? Men's tournament best bets: Arizona, Kentucky
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:36:36 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: Previews, action from Sunday's second round
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:32:07 EST
    We're following all the action from eight games throughout Day 3 of the women's NCAA tournament.

    Women's March Madness Day 3 takeaways: How every team won
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:32:06 EST
    We're breaking down all of Sunday's action and sharing how each winner can advance to the Elite Eight.

    No plan, no fight: Spurs hurtling toward relegation after limp loss to Forest
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:28:14 EST
    The thousand-yard stare has become the only thing you can guarantee at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it is staring into the abyss of relegation.

    Jets paying combined $48M for Rodgers, Fields to not be their QB in 2026
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:23:01 EST
    New York is using about 16% in cap space after moving on from Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields.

    NHL playoff watch: How will the Metro Division play out?
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:38:21 EST
    The top four teams are in action Sunday. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after a big Saturday.

    Kentucky's Quaintance uses manga comics to fuel recovery
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:35:57 EST
    The Kentucky forward has gotten into manga as a way to help time pass while he heals from injury.

    Ranking the remaining 32 teams in women's March Madness
    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:35:36 EST
    The field has been halved since Thursday. Here's how they rank heading into the second 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?