IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

A new year means tax season is approaching — and there may be changes ahead. The upcoming tax season could include its share of complications, from potential delays to added confusion, as many ...

Along with its many other innovations, the Roman Empire revolutionized architecture with never-before-seen features, such as large-scale arches and dome roofs. And many of these structures still stand ...

A mock job advertisement that has done the rounds recently calls for a “killswitch engineer” for OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT. The description requires the successful applicant to stand by servers all day ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...

A number of American coffee companies have filed for bankruptcy in recent weeks, as the sector grapples with near record-high prices and other significant headwinds. Significant players in the ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The IRS has notified states that offered the free, government tax filing service known as Direct File in 2025 that the program won’t be ...

Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents.

“Trauma-informed” teaching is a popular phrase in education circles, but what does it actually look like on the ground? Today, some educators share a practical perspective. Marie Moreno, Ed.D., is an ...

Getting ready for a Selenium interview after five years in the field can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to remember—frameworks, real-world bugs, and all those tricky locator problems. If you’re ...

Vice President Kamala Harris' inner circle crafted a "Red File" contingency plan in the event something "traumatic" happened to President Joe Biden, the former vice president revealed in her new ...