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

    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

    How to watch NASCAR 2026 at Martinsville: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:03 +0000
    Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, a stunning 95-points clear of Ryan Blaney after his fourth win in just the first six races of the 2026 season.
    NASCAR now heads to one of its oldest and most historic tracks with 400 laps around the Martinsville half-mile. Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the spring race here. 
    In this story, you can find all the information ...Keep reading

    Spire, Gabehart and Gibbs await key decision from Judge
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:31:24 +0000
    Judge Susan C. Rodriguez of the Western District of North Carolina heard arguments from all parties involved in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports case on Thursday but ultimately did not render a preliminary injunction ruling.
    Specifically, Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking an injunction from the court that would prevent Gabehart from working for Spire in any function ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing accuses Chris Gabehart of deleting relevant texts before lawsuit
    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:04:33 +0000
    In a Wednesday night legal filing, Joe Gibbs Racing says Chris Gabehart was not able to entirely comply with the expedited discovery order issued by the Western District of North Carolina due to text messages he deleted prior to the lawsuit brought against him.
    Additionally, JGR believes it has been able to construct a narrative that shows its former competition director ?immediately ...Keep reading

    Darius Rucker becomes NASCAR team owner, partnering with Legacy Motor Club
    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:36:13 +0000
    Rucker joins an ownership group that includes seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management. NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who owned the team before it morphed into Legacy, now works as a team ambassador. 
    The acclaimed country singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced this on the Dan Patrick Show, noting how he has loved NASCAR for years. He is a ...Keep reading

    NASCAR isn't the only reason drivers reconsider fighting
    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:56:43 +0000
    In real time, upon leaving the infield care center at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, Ben Rhodes wanted to find Tyler Ankrum after the NASCAR Truck Series race to express some displeasure with some fisticuffs but quickly thought better of it.
    ?So, yeah, I would love to go get myself a penalty and fight right now, but that's $75,000, so we won't be doing that,? Rhodes said. ?Yeah ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Up to 59% off Shark, Dyson and top cleaning essentials
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:46:29 GMT
    Save on Shark and Dyson vacuums and spring cleaning essentials during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, now through 31.

    Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: Fox News reader favorites under $25
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:29:11 GMT
    Shop Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on Fox News reader favorites, including kitchen tools, power strips and more ? all under $25.

    Scathing report claims nation's oldest labor union 'betrayed' MAGA members through 'shocking' spending
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:27:48 GMT
    A watchdog report alleges railroad union BLET spent 99% of party donations on Democrats, despite data suggesting its members largely back President Donald Trump.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale is still going strong: Up to 88% off Apple, DeWalt and more
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:25:00 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 March 31.

    40% off or more: The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on Apple, Shark and DeWalt
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:24:14 GMT
    Find deals on power tools, sports bras, loungewear and vacuums during Amazon?s Big Spring Sale, from $7 through March 31.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: DeWalt, Craftsman and Black+Decker tools start at $9
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:22:51 GMT
    Shop Amazon?s Big Spring Sale through March 31 for up to 55% off power tools, storage and lawn care gear.

    Daughter of Air Canada flight attendant ejected from crash provides update, details mother's injuries
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:46:39 GMT
    Air Canada flight attendant Solange Tremblay survived the LaGuardia runway crash with shattered legs and a fractured spine, her daughter says in a GoFundMe appeal.

    Ex-Vikings star Joey Browner dead at 65
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:43:03 GMT
    Joey Browner, a former Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back, has died. He was 65. Browner earned six Pro Bowl selections in his career.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: 17 household essentials up to 50% off
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:42:37 GMT
    Stock up for less during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Everyday essentials like sunscreen trash bags and batteries start at just $3.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Top deals under $50 from Sony, Cuisinart, Swiffer and more
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:38:55 GMT
    Now through March 31, get up to 90% off batteries in bulk, tire inflators, vacuum sealers, jeans, bristle-free grill brushes and more

    Border czar Tom Homan rips Congress for paid vacation as TSA agents struggle without pay
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:34:41 GMT
    Border czar Tom Homan told CNN?s Jake Tapper that unpaid TSA agents were "struggling" to feed their families and pay rent, while Congress remained stuck in a funding fight.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale kitchen deals: Up to 78% off Ninja, Cuisinart and more
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:27:54 GMT
    Amazon?s Big Spring Sale runs March 25 through 31, with kitchen deals on air fryers, cookware and coffee makers starting at just $23.

    Amazon's Big Spring Sale travel deals: Up to 75% off luggage, comfy shoes and packing cubes
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:18:49 GMT
    Now through March 31, save on travel essentials like Samsonite luggage, power banks and RFID passport wallets, from $3.

    Tom Cotton slams Democrats' 'temper tantrum' for fueling TSA chaos amid funding fight
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:14:31 GMT
    Sen. Tom Cotton says Democrats' fight over ICE funding is causing TSA chaos, with hours-long airport wait times hitting travelers nationwide.

    UFC fighter Alexa Grasso delivers vicious KO to Maycee Barber
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:08:03 GMT
    UFC flyweight fighter Alexa Grasso viciously knocked out Maycee Barber during their fight at UFC Seattle on Saturday night. She's emerged as a contender for the title


    Indy Car Racing

    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.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates on Michigan-Tennessee
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:54:30 EST
    ESPN's college basketball crew is tracking all of the action in Sunday's Elite Eight.

    Jays' Schneider finds letter, reassurance from Kerr
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Blue Jays manager John Schneider received a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr about how to deal with his World Series Game 7 heartbreak.

    Staley: Leading topic in recruitment is financial
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says the biggest question when it comes to recruiting now is how much a commitment will cost the program financially.

    Tudor exits Spurs after 5-game PL winless streak
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with Igor Tudor amid a worrying battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League

    Former Vikings All-Pro safety Browner dies at 65
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Joey Browner, the first defensive back selected by the Vikings in the first round and a member of the team's Ring of Honor, died Saturday at the age of 65.

    Adesanya walloped by Pyfer in 2nd-round finish
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Joe Pyfer scored the biggest win of his career by finishing two-time champion Israel Adesanya by ground-and-pound in Round 2 in the UFC Fight Night main event.

    Verstappen considering quitting F1 at end of 2026
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Max Verstappen has said he is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of 2026, admitting he is "not enjoying the sport."

    Semenya rips IOC chief over transgender ban
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya expressed her disappointment with IOC president Kirsty Coventry over the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the Games.

    Gamecocks land OL recruit with no football chops
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:03 EST
    Neff Giwa, a 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football, has committed to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman.

    ? NFL draft: Predicting top WR prospects' stats
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:25:02 EST
    Which receivers in the 2026 draft class will have the most success in the pros? We have projections for the top prospects.

    Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:13:10 EST
    All four No. 1 seeds advanced to the regional final. The ACC, Big Ten and SEC each have two teams in the field.

    Peyton Manning: Pat Summitt changed my life
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:56:58 EST
    Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning recounts a career-changing meeting with Pat Summitt that he credits for sparking a lifelong friendship.

    NBA playoff watch: With postseason teams set, seeding battles begin
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:20:07 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'
    Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:20:07 EST
    San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and more.

    NHL playoff watch: Updated East, West wild-card-race projections
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:48:08 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 09:48:07 EST
    As the postseason approaches, who has the most points in each team's history?

    Man United need to decide soon whether to back Carrick or hire someone else
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:49:02 EST
    Man United are approaching the point at which they need to decide: Is Michael Carrick our next permanent manager or not? Ian Darke unpacks their dilemma.

    Time is running out for Foden to make England's World Cup squad
    Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:49:02 EST
    In less than 18 months, the Man City playmaker has gone from England mainstay to the fringe of the squad.