Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release for April is a whopper

Nearly every major product family needs immediate patching, from Windows to Office to Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and even ...

“TotalRecall Reloaded” tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11’s Recall database

Two years ago, Microsoft launched its first wave of “Copilot+” Windows PCs with a handful of exclusive features that could ...
PCMag

I Put 4 Windows Debloating Tools to the Test. The Results Were Embarrassing

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that ...
CNET

Is Your Internet Connection Delivering on the Speeds You Pay For? Here’s How to Tell

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...
The Next Web

Keeper Security brings zero-trust database access to its PAM platform with KeeperDB

KeeperDB integrates database access into a zero-trust PAM platform, reducing credential sprawl and improving security, ...
GitHub

backup-restore-to-url-using-managed-identities.md

Starting with SQL Server 2022 Cumulative Update 17 (CU17), you can use managed identities with SQL Server credentials to back up to and restore SQL Server on Azure VM databases from Azure Blob storage ...
CBS News

Should you use AI to file your taxes? Experts warn it can lead to costly mistakes.

Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Where is my refund? How to check your tax return status, why it's late

The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year before the April 15 deadline. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronically filed returns with ...
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 ...
NorthJersey.com

Am I registered to vote? How to check voter registration lookup status

Are you registered to vote in your party's primary elections or the 2026 midterm elections? Here's how to check your voter registration lookup status, update or change your party affiliation, register ...
techtimes

How to Back Up Your Data the Right Way in 2026: 3‑2‑1 Backup Rule Explained

Losing important files—photos, documents, or work projects—can happen in an instant. Hardware fails, ransomware strikes, or devices get lost, and without a solid plan, critical data can vanish forever ...
InfoWorld

The browser is your database: Local-first comes of age

The thick client is making a comeback. Here’s how next-generation local databases like PGlite and RxDB are bringing feature-rich data storage to the browser. Once upon a time, we had mainframes with ...