Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached an initial rampdown phase for bug fixes, with the feature set now frozen. The following 10 features are ...

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Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times and performance on Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the app will load ...

Android and iPhone users can now share files quickly and easily. Currently, only Pixel 10 phones support the feature. Google says it will expand the tech to other Android devices. I use an iPhone as ...

The Files app has grown a lot since its introduction in iOS 11. While it's not quite Finder on Mac, it's more than enough to get work done. When the Files app first debuted with iOS 11 in 2017, it was ...

What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files? This is a feature in Windows 10 File Explorer which is absent in Windows 11 File Explorer, and Files. When highlighting/selecting multiple ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Converting spreadsheets to PDFs is possible in just a few easy steps By doing this, you can ensure your data looks the same on every device You can also protect your work from unwanted edits or ...

Halloween doesn’t spook me, but a tale from Reddit recently did. Imagine you’re living your best life, only to realize your PC isn’t quite doing the same. You ...

Have you ever sent an Excel file to a colleague, only to realize they couldn’t open it because of compatibility issues? Or perhaps you’ve spent hours perfecting a spreadsheet, only to see its ...