The best backup software to protect your files and data

I tested the top backup software for 2025 to help you protect your data. Here's my hands-on review of the best options for businesses and individuals.

How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.
USA Today

There's still a way to do your 2025 tax return online for free

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

New PDF compression filter will save space, need software updates

PDF readers and open-source libraries used in document processing will all need updating to handle the Brotli compression ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

Tax season has started. Here's how North Carolinians can file for free

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.
Detroit Free Press

There's still a way at the IRS to do your 2025 return online for free

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...