A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more out of your smartphone and other gadgets every month in the ...

The cost of higher education can be intimidating. Americans are increasingly questioning whether college is worth the price, as student loan debt tops $1.6 trillion and the average tuition has doubled ...

Video editing Mac users can efficiently produce professional-looking content on a MacBook Air thanks to iMovie's intuitive interface and the hardware acceleration of M-series chips. Beginners benefit ...

Attorney General Pam Bondi pledges to go after "hate speech," saying there's no place for it after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. But that isn't U.S. law under the First Amendment, and Kirk himself ...

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) has long been the best-known Photoshop alternative. Its wide range of functions, robust layer management, and extensive set of filters come very close to the ...

Learn how to create clean architectural sections in just 10 minutes using Rayon! This complete tutorial includes free templates and step-by-step guidance to streamline your workflow. #RayonSections ...

OneNote users, take note: Microsoft’s AI assistant can speed up your workflow and perform tasks you never expected in a note-taking app. Here are nine things to try with Copilot in OneNote. Microsoft ...

Microsoft Word users with new laptops can consider Microsoft 365, a paid subscription service offering access to various Microsoft applications and cloud storage. Free alternatives like Google Docs, ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...