This week, Hackaday’s Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up over assorted beverages to bring you the latest news, mystery ...

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 ...

(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers. By Ann Carrns The federal government tested a free, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

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 ...

The Trump administration has changed which days Americans can visit national parks for free next year, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth and adding President Donald Trump’s birthday, ...

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T-Mobile is offering some customers a free line as a limited-time promotion — though taxes, fees, and device connection charges apply. Users who accept the free line will have to Bring Your Own Device ...