Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up as a quick enablement update, adding new Copilot experiences, File Explorer cleanups, and ...
Techlicious

Hackers Are Using Fake Invitations to Take Over Your PC

Hackers are hijacking email accounts and sending fake invites that install remote access tools. Even your antivirus may not ...

Windows 11 finally brings Power Saving Mode to desktop PCs

Energy-saving mode was originally intended (primarily) for laptops. With a recent Windows update, power consumption can now also be permanently reduced on desktop PCs.

11 Need-To-Know Tools in Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys packs more than 30 utilities into a single toolbox, but not all of them are worth using. These 11 stand out as genuinely useful, ...
GitHub

Set Windows Explorer folder types using Desktop.ini files

This program adds a right-click context menu to Windows Explorer that allows you to set the folder type for an entire folder tree by creating (or editing existing) desktop.ini files in each folder.
Tallahassee Democrat

Where's my refund? Tax filing open, how to track your return

The 2026 tax season began on Monday, January 26, with a filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronic filings with direct deposit, while mailed returns ...
Neowin

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.4 is out with an improved greeter, better performance in Files, and more

COSMIC, Pop!_OS's official desktop environment, is now at version 1.0.4, bringing improvements like better large file handling. The System76 team has released COSMIC 1.0.4, a maintenance update that ...
Lexington Herald Leader

How soon can I file my federal, KY taxes? Here’s how to get your refund quickly

IRS expects about 164 million individual returns in 2026; most will file online. One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds deductions for tips, vehicle loan interest, and age 65+. Tax Day is April 15, 2026; ...
AZ Central

Here's how to file Arizona income taxes and avoid refund delays

Tax season requires more than filling out a few forms. For many people, it means tracking income from multiple sources, understanding new tax rules and deciding when and how to file to avoid delays, ...
Austin American-Statesman

When does the IRS start accepting tax returns? First day to file, how to track tax refunds

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

When can I file taxes? When do refunds come? IRS announces start date

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. The deadline to file taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2026. Most tax refunds are issued in less than 21 days, ...
VentureBeat

Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Desktop agent that works in your files — no coding required

Anthropic released Cowork on Monday, a new AI agent capability that extends the power of its wildly successful Claude Code tool to non-technical users — and according to company insiders, the team ...