Everything we know so far about Windows 11?s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:39:08 +0000
Windows 11?s big 2026 update, arriving this fall as version 26H2, brings a wide range of improvements across Start, Taskbar, Search, File Explorer, Widgets, accessibility, and system recovery. Microsoft is packaging months of feature rollouts into one major release, and this guide covers everything confirmed so far ? from UI refinements to deeper Copilot integration and new quality?of?life tools.

How I stopped being my parents' emergency IT hotline ? The complete list of Windows Security settings I made them fix once and for all
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Windows security and the bad actors who threaten it are constantly evolving, and it's not easy for those who don't live in Windows to keep up. Rather than fixing issues as they pop up, I created a proactive Windows Security cheat sheet for my parents and family to follow.

LG?s McAfee adware proves why Microsoft needs to assume the worst of companies and protect Windows 11
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
LG faced backlash after an investigation showed its monitor setup software was pushing McAfee ads to Windows 11 PCs. While Microsoft stepped in to stop the ads, the incident highlights why the OS needs stricter controls on automatic app installations.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are getting some more base map reworks ? just in time for their console release?
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:07:38 +0000
Nevada in American Truck Simulator joins the UK in Euro Truck Simulator 2 as being an upcoming rework of base game content in the popular titles. Just in time for their promised console launch?

I dug through Reddit to find the ten Windows 11 features people find "life-changing, " and the results were fascinating
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:47 +0000
Discover 10 underrated Windows 11 features Reddit users swear by, from Clipboard history and Winget to Sandbox and Reliability Monitor.

The memory crisis just broke PC sales' growth streak ? shipments dropped globally in Q2 2026, and only one PC brand saw any improvement
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:42:51 +0000
New findings from Counterpoint Research show that global PC shipments are finally seeing some seriously negative effects caused by the AI-driven RAM shortage. Only one Windows PC brand saw any growth, while everything else fell.

Kyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400, finishing last
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:37:38 +0000
Kyle Larson continues to experience nothing but misfortune as of late, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway was no kinder to the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
Larson started tenth, but managed to undercut several drivers through an early pit stop, and was five laps away from winning Stage 1 of the Brickyard 400 when disaster struck.
Entering Turn 3, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson gets No. 48 back for his final Daytona 500
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:56:39 +0000
In the Brickyard 400 pre-race show, Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick announced that Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club entry in the 2027 Daytona 500.
The number has belonged to Hendrick for the past 25 years and is currently used by Alex Bowman, but the team has worked out a deal to give Jimmie Johnson the No. 48 for his final NASCAR Cup start next ...Keep reading

Carson Hocevar's celebration if he wins the Brickyard 400? "Roger Penske would kill me..."
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:31:58 +0000
Spire Motorsports teammates Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hocevar is quite the interesting personality, and has earned himself a mountain of new fans this year while also angering his competition with his hyper-aggressive style.
Hocevar's uniqueness extends to his post-race ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup Brickyard 400 starting lineup: Carson Hocevar earns pole in Spire 1-2
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:48:09 +0000
Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez will lead the field to the green flag for the 2026 edition of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hocevar was 0.056s clear of Suarez, earning his third career pole and his second of the 2026 season. The pole lap was 48.232s, averaging 186.598mph around the historic track.
"It's just unbelievable," said Hocevar. "I got ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's unforgettable moments from Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:57:42 +0000
We continue our weekly 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR returns to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Along with back-to-back Cup wins in the Brickyard 400, Kyle Busch won four NASCAR O'Reilly races at IMS over the years.
Busch won a total of 234 races between Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks in his NASCAR career, more than any other driver in history. He tragically passed away ...Keep reading

WNBPA says it did not ask WNBA to drop USA 250 All-Star patch after union officer publicly objected
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:56:14 GMT
The WNBPA says it never formally asked the WNBA to remove America 250 patches from All-Star uniforms, but the league still hasn't explained its decision.

Apple, Google news algorithms on Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, study says
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:54:16 GMT
A Media Research Center study claims Apple News and Google News have shown no negative headlines about Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the Michigan Senate primary.

Disgraced coach Sherrone Moore puts Ann Arbor home on market for $1.7 million after Michigan affair
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:37:28 GMT
Sherrone Moore listed his Ann Arbor home for $1.7 million as the fired Michigan Wolverines head coach and wife Kelli Moore look to leave town.

Kacey Musgraves abruptly cancels concert dates from 'Middle of Nowhere' tour
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:14:20 GMT
Kacey Musgraves canceled "Middle of Nowhere" tour stops in Chicago, Boston, and Brooklyn due to scheduling commitments.

DSA co-chair embraces abolishing Senate, ICE, borders as Democratic infighting escalates
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:44:07 GMT
DSA co-chair Megan Romer affirmed support for abolishing the Senate, ICE, prisons and borders while defending the group's Democratic ballot line.

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate,' says rhetoric is making New York Jews afraid
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:34:38 GMT
Benjamin Netanyahu says he still plans to visit New York City for the United Nations General Assembly despite Zohran Mamdani's calls for his arrest under the ICC warrant.

Popular pastime sending more Americans to ER with devastating injuries
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:18:31 GMT
Detroit-area doctors report a spike in e-bike crash injuries as Class 3 bikes reaching 28 mph cause major trauma among inexperienced riders.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing agrees to purchase 1 IndyCar charter from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:47:02 GMT
The transaction between DRR and RLL is still subject to IndyCar approval, with more details to be announced at a later date.

President Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote DC street race
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:33:04 GMT
President Trump enlisted star IndyCar racers, a simulated pit stop and a pair of high-powered sports cars as he revved up excitement for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

First standalone IndyCar video game in over 20 years delayed again
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:21 GMT
The game is now set to be launched in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 winners Dixon, Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:44 GMT
The team also announced 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will drive in the 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next May.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract; will drive No. 60 car in 2027
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:58 GMT
Meyer Shark Racing announced Friday Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep him with the racing team.

REPORT: Indy 500 winners Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon heading to Arrow McLaren
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:25 GMT
Felix Rosenqvist, who won his first Indy 500 in thrilling fashion this May, and 2008 winner Scott Dixon will join Arrow McLaren in 2027, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist leaving team at end of IndyCar season
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:14 GMT
Just a month after winning the Indy 500, the driver announced he will be leaving his team at the end of the season.

Christian Lundgaard goes from last to first to win at Road America for 3rd career IndyCar victory
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:08:12 GMT
Lundgaard damaged his front wing at the start of the race, but he fought back to earn his second win of the season.