Microsoft now pays security researchers for finding critical vulnerabilities in any of its online services, regardless of whether the code was written by Microsoft or a third party. This policy shift ...

The Internal Revenue Service has halted a popular service that once provided a free option for taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the IRS. The program, Direct File, was launched by the U.S.

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PCWorld highlights essential free software for PC users, covering productivity tools, security applications, and entertainment options to maximize computer functionality without cost. Key ...

We've rated and reviewed four top tax software providers — TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer, and TaxAct — comparing features, pricing and ease of use to help you find the best filing program for your ...

You need antivirus software. Attacks on your PC keep getting more sophisticated, thanks to the help of AI—we’re seeing more and more AI-fueled attacks as the months tick by. Even the tech-savvy and ...

These top-rated backup services make it easy to create online and local copies of important files so you can retrieve them if disaster strikes. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

While some of the best tax software programs offer a free tier, most will only process simple returns with standard deductions. If you're self-employed, own rental properties or investments or have to ...

Tracking spending is the first step to getting your finances in order. An expense tracker app can make it a lot easier to account for every dollar as you spend it, rather than sitting down with a ...

You may think of Google Drive mostly as a cloud storage service, but it’s also the foundation for the company’s online productivity apps including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, where ...