Notepad on Windows 11 is no longer the lightweight utility it once was. Learn how to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11.

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If files are being deleted automatically when you click on them on your Windows 11/10 computer, these suggestions will help you fix the issue. Before proceeding, check for Windows Updates manually. If ...

There are many things that people dislike about Windows 11's File Explorer these days. From abysmal performance (Microsoft actually considers auto-starting it to "fix" slow performance) to annoying ...

The Windows Insider Program team is back from holiday vacation with the first Windows 11 preview build in 2026. Build 26220.7535 is now available for download with a few important features, namely ...

If you’ve signed in with a Microsoft account, your disk is likely already encrypted, and the key is likely already stored on ...

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in just a few days, but you could be wasting money by paying to file your 2025 income tax returns. According to personal finance resource NerdWallet, roughly 70% ...

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe ...

New tax laws for 2026 include deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest. The IRS has not yet announced the start date for the 2026 tax season, but it typically begins in late January. The ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

If you don't have your W-2 by Jan. 31, don't panic: It may arrive a couple days later this year. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of ...