(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...

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Adobe Illustrator is a vector design software used for things like image editing, graphic design, creating logos, and more. While it can be used for both hobbyists and professionals, the price tag is ...

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Bill Long said the agency will end its Direct File program after a limited pilot and one full filing season. President Donald Trump's massive spending and policy ...

Beware these dangerous Windows LNK files. Update, June 9, 2025: This story, originally published on June 8, has been updated with a statement from Microsoft regarding the latest ongoing cyberattacks ...

Have you ever clicked on a Microsoft Office file, only to find it opening in the browser instead of the desktop app you prefer? For many, this seemingly small inconvenience can disrupt workflows and ...

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

The IRS said it's doubling the number of states to 24 that will have access to its Direct File system in the upcoming tax season. Direct File, piloted last year in a dozen states, is the IRS' free and ...

Bitberry File Opener is a comprehensive tool that allows you to extract content from WIM files. Here’s how to use it: PowerISO is another tool that can open and extract WIM files: Open the File: Run ...

Using the Command Prompt in Windows can be a powerful way to manage and open files, especially when you need to perform tasks quickly or with specific privileges. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to ...

Windows File Explorer has changed over and over again across the years, but even when it’s been revamped it hasn’t ever felt groundbreakingly new, neither visually nor functionally. That seems to be ...