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Tax season is here, and the Internal Revenue Service is now processing 2025 tax returns. The first date of tax filing season was Jan. 26, and taxpayers have until April 15 to submit their returns and ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Here’s what’s changing. The IRS is ...

Seeing a sudden infusion of cash in your bank account? If the deposit line reads "Lopez v. Apple," then for once, it's probably not a scam. Payments appearing as "Lopez Voice Assistant" have begun ...

PCWorld explains how to identify unauthorized access to your Google account by checking logged-in devices and linked third-party apps. Regular security audits are essential since hackers can exploit ...

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Pop quiz: When's the last time you actually looked at your Social Security earnings record? If you're like most Americans, the answer is somewhere between "Never" and "Wait, I'm supposed to do that?" ...