Two settings in Windows 11 may affect gaming performance, says Microsoft. These settings are enabled by default. Microsoft has made it possible for you to disable these options, but there are also reasons why you might want to keep them on. However, if your computer’s performance in games is less than stellar, they might be worth checking out. Microsoft has posted a newsupport documentdetailing the two features and their possible impact....

Monster Season 2 trailer scene confirms trial’s most controversial moment Ryan Murphy’s latest true crime drama has a full trailer, and it’s giving Challengers-meets-murder in a haunting retelling of the Menendez brothers’ story. Murphy is no stranger totrue crime, and his latest, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story, is upping the ante with a true tale of wealth, secrets, and murder. Based on the real-life crime of Lyle and Erik Menendez, whomurdered their parents in cold blood....

It’s the most wonderful time of year if you’re an NBA fan, with a slate of big games scheduled forChristmas Day. Outside of opening night and the playoffs, December 25 is the most illustrious day for games on the NBA calendar. It’s a showcase for the league to highlight some of its best teams and players on a national stage. The Christmas schedule will feature five games spanning over 13 hours on two networks and one streaming service....

Pokimane reveals the “test” she gives guys on first dates Pokimane revealed the one “test” she gives to guys on first dates during the very first episode of her brand-new podcast, ‘Don’t Tell Anyone.’ Imane‘Pokimane’Anys is the most-followed woman onTwitch,and is the site’stenth most-followed broadcasteroverall. Given her status as an online superstar, it makes sense that her viewers would be interested in her dating life — but Poki hasremained pretty mum on the subjectthroughout the course of her nearly decade-long streaming career....

Soundboks is offering the deal of all deals over the next several days: Between May 1 and May 15, when you purchase a Soundboks 4 or a Soundboks GoBluetooth speaker, you’ll get either the Soundboks Battery or Soundboks Battery for free! Spring is often the perfect time of year to shop for wire-free speakers, and in terms ofBluetooth speaker deals, it’s one of the best we’ve seen in a minute....

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek Celebrations: Pride! IDW’s newStar TrekCelebrations: Prideis a glorious celebration of the franchise’s various LGBTQIA+ characters. TheStar Trekfranchise is built upon the concepts of tolerance and an appreciation for diversity. Indeed, the franchise blazed a trail when it came to representation. This tradition continues into the currentStar Trekmedia, stronger than ever.Star Trek Celebrations: Pridecelebratesthis tradition with all-new stories by today’s top talent. TheStar Trekfranchise is built upon the concepts of tolerance and an appreciation for diversity....

Summary The Beatlesmovies have reportedly cast the Fab Four for solo biopics withGladiator 2andSaltburnstars. Earlier this year, it was announced that the Oscar-winningdirector Sam Mendes– best known forSkyfall,Spectre, and1917– would helm four films about The Beatles, with each one centered on a different member of the band – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. The ambitious four-part film event is expected to start production in 2025 and be released throughout 2027....

The flagship series onDisney+,The Mandalorian(and especially one little green alien) has captured our hearts. Following an eventful first three episodes, the latest mission for our bounty hunter hero (played byGame of Thronesactor Pedro Pascal) unearths a secret that could have major repercussions in the Star Wars universe. There’s a lot to absorb in each episode ofThe Mandalorian,so here’s a breakdown of some noteworthy elements in episode 4. (Note: There will be discussion of plot points from the episode in the following text, so consider this aspoiler warning....

Summary The Smurfs Dreamsis an upcoming 3D platform adventure video game by the developers at Ocellus Studio and published by Microids, but how does it play?Screen Rantwent hands-on with a preview of the upcoming Smurfs adventureto check out its gameplay, story and characters, ahead of its full launch later this year. A classic favorite cartoon,The Smurfsfirst debuted in 1958, and the little blue creatures have recently been starting to re-emerge in modern culture....

It won’t come as a surprise to anyone that you don’t need to spendApple AirPods-equivalent money (about $130) to get a decent set of comfortablewireless earbuds. But I’ll bet most folks will be stunned to learn that you can buy a set ofAirPods alternativesfor just $17. Buy at 1MORE And no, I’m not talking about some no-name brand on Amazon that didn’t exist six months ago (and may not exist six months from now)....

TripAdvisor already offers users assistance in booking flights, accommodation, activities, and restaurant reservations, and soon the site will also provide an easy means of ordering food online. The service is partnering with GrubHub to implement instantaneous access to delivery menus from its website and its mobile app. When TripAdvisor started out, it was a destination for user reviews pertaining to all aspects of travel. Offering bookings directly from the site was an obvious evolution, and now the company is seeking to expand the services it provides to users who are visiting an unfamiliar place....

With Uber set to release its first earnings report as a publicly-traded company Thursday afternoon, expect to see some updates on the company’s troubled self-driving car program. Uber suspended the program in March 2018 followinga fatal accidentinvolving one of its prototypes. In December, the company announced that it was ready to resume testing its autonomous technology on public roads, and it pledged to put a bigger focus on safety than ever before....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe begins a new chapter this week withWandaVision, the first project to debut from Phase Four of the studio’s interconnected superhero saga, and the first major MCU release since 2019’sSpider-Man: Far From Home. Set after the cataclysmic events ofAvengers: Endgame, Disney+ seriesWandaVisionbrings back Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Avengers teammates and romantic partners Wanda Maximoff (aka The Scarlet Witch) and Vision, respectively. The pair find themselves living an idyllic suburban life — straight out of classic TV sitcoms — but soon find their perfect existence unraveling in bizarre ways....