You can talk to the chatbot like it's a friendly acquaintance, and it'll help you get a lot done. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

They’re harnessing it to help directors prepare, debate, and decide. by Stanislav Shekshnia and Valery Yakubovich In 2014 Hong Kong–based Deep Knowledge Ventures formally appointed an algorithm to its ...

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. "The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule in February. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically paid on Wednesdays. On the second ...

President Donald Trump has consistently hinted at the prospect of providing Americans with $2,000 "tariff dividend checks" in 2026. Since July 2025, the Trump administration has been gradually ...

Pop quiz: When's the last time you actually looked at your Social Security earnings record? If you're like most Americans, the answer is somewhere between "Never" and "Wait, I'm supposed to do that?" ...

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You might know iOS 26's big bells and whistles, but its lesser-talked-about features can actually make your life easier. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and ...