For many people, artificial intelligence still sounds futuristic—robots, advanced coding, or expensive equipment. But in reality, AI for computer use is already built into tools you use every day.

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made it a lot easier to download your tax documents ...

To use AI, you can start with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. You can ask questions in natural language and it responds right away. You can also use AI to generate images, videos, and music. For ...

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 ...

Picture this: you’re in the middle of a video call, and your colleague shares a critical data chart or a brilliant slide on their screen. If you use a Windows PC, you already have one of the simplest, ...

AI expert Allie K. Miller demonstrates Anthropic's Claude Cowork, an AI agent tool that automates extensive business tasks. It analyzes documents, conducts research, builds interactive dashboards, and ...

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The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File — the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software — but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

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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 ...