The IRS expects to process about 164 million individual tax returns during the 2026 tax season, which officially began Jan. 26. Waiting for your refund is a test of patience, especially if you're ...

Tax season 2026 is underway and many filers are expecting to get money back from Uncle Sam. The average federal refund in 2025 was $ 3,167, but thanks to changes in the tax laws resulting from the One ...

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 last October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and ...

To use our currency conversion calculator, all you need to do is input the amount you wish to convert, your starting currency and your ending currency to get an estimate based on current rates. If you ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

A few years ago, it finally happened: I got a truly bad haircut. I naively thought it would never happen to me, but a few too many snips landed me with way-too-short curtain bangs for my wavy hair.

You probably have a few water bottles stashed for an emergency, but if you rely on sensitive medical gear such as a CPAP machine, that isn't going to work. In a disaster scenario, finding a gallon of ...

Social Security uses your top 35 income years, adjusted for inflation, to calculate benefits. Claiming benefits before full retirement age leads to permanently reduced monthly payments. Delaying ...

Dry skin, also called xerosis, can feel tight, rough, scaly, or itchy even when you moisturize regularly. It becomes more common with age. Oily buildup, harsh cleansers, overwashing, hot showers, ...

It is common for tattoos to itch while they heal, especially with new ink, but you should never scratch because it can damage skin and distort the tattoo. An itchy tattoo can also signal infection, an ...