PCMag

I Tested the Top Scam Protection Tools. These Are the Ones That Actually Work

From AI-powered scam detection to data removal and remote access blocking, here are the best tools to help protect your ...

I found the easiest way to encrypt files on an Android phone - and it's free to do

If you need to encrypt a file on your Android device so it can be safely shared with other users, this handy app gets the job ...
TechCrunch

Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

The developer of the popular file encryption software VeraCrypt says Microsoft has blocked access to the account he used for sending updates to Windows users, and warned that anyone who encrypts their ...
Daily Journal

IRS: Use Free File to file returns at no cost

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less in 2025. IRS Free File helps ...
PC World

Find any file on your Windows PC in seconds with this free app

Almost everyone can relate to the feeling of trying to find that one obscure file on your Windows drive only for it to churn through everything on your computer, taking forever to find the right ...
Penn Live

This free way of filing your taxes ‘supports even more complex returns,’ IRS says

Still haven’t filed your taxes? Don’t worry, you still have a month’s worth of time. And plenty of filing options, including an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) platform that’s free. An agency press ...
USA Today

70% of taxpayers in the US can file taxes for free. Here's how

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 ...
The New York Times

The I.R.S. Shut Its Direct File, but Here Are Other Free Filing Options

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, ...
Morningstar

Encryption Consulting Unveils Industry-First CBOM Solution to Secure Software Supply Chains Against Quantum Threats

New Cryptographic Bill of Materials Delivers Continuous Visibility into Software Ecosystems and Accelerates PQC Migration "Cryptography is the backbone of digital security, yet most organizations are ...
ZDNet

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

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
GCN

Cybersecurity agency releases approved hardware and software list to accelerate post-quantum encryption adoption

Encryption systems in cybersecurity serve as the magical guardians of data and information in today’s rapidly growing digital landscape. One of the natural sworn enemies of encryption systems is ...