The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

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.

Editors Note: This article has been updated to include comments from District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur. Activist groups have filed an ethics complaint accusing City Council members of breaking state ...

Here’s a quick, real-world example of how to remove a file from the Git index. In this example we perform the following tasks: However, you should avoid his option, because this may not only remove ...

Microsoft Paint's latest update lets users save their work as editable Paint project files under a new .paint format. This makes resuming prior work easier, as users just need to open their .paint ...

If you’ve ever opened a blank document on your computer and stared at the screen, wondering where to start, you’re not alone. That’s exactly when templates can help. A template is a pre-designed file ...

Every Android smartphone needs a file explorer, and for Pixel smartphones and many others, the default option is Files by Google. This free, lightweight app offers essential file management features, ...

Can we still change our iPhone location without jailbreaking on iOS 26? Apple hasn’t officially added native GPS spoofing tools, and iOS 26 doesn’t change that. However, third-party desktop apps like ...

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While taxpayers can request extensions to file their tax returns, they must still pay what they owe by April 15. Some California residents are granted extensions for payments due to wildfires earlier ...

Corrections & Clarifications: This story was updated to correct the deadline to file past due returns for 2021, which is April 18. With the clock ticking on tax season, the IRS is reminding Americans ...