Microsoft Notepad and Paint are getting new AI features, for some reason

Notepad and Paint for Windows 11 are getting yet more updates, but Microsoft should really be focusing on other in-box ...
MarketWatch

Store loyalty programs are taking your personal data and may use it to charge you more. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Store loyalty programs used to be simple: You’d get a punch card at a local sub shop, buy eight sandwiches and get your ninth for free. It felt like a transparent “thank you” for your business. But ...
WinBuzzer

Windows 11 January Update Breaks Notepad, Snipping Tool and Other Apps

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

Your Windows 11 PC deserves an AI detox - here's how to make it happen

Tired of Microsoft shoving AI down your throat every time you boot up your Windows 11 PC? Here's how to purge Copilot's ...

Microsoft rolls out tables in Notepad for all Windows 11 users, though I'd feel happier about this if I knew this was the final addition to my favorite little app

If you're a Notepad purist, you can remove the option to use tables by clicking on the cog icon in the top-right corner and ...
CNET

Build a Strength Training Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
IEEE

Using Large Language Models to Extract UML Class Diagrams from Java Programs

Abstract: Many organizations rely on software systems to perform their core business operations. These systems often require modernization to accommodate new requirements and demands over time. Visual ...
Commercial Appeal

IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...
komonews

Seattle mayor denies police guild's allegations of open drug use arrest suspension

SEATTLE — New mayor Katie Wilson has denied the Seattle Police Officers Guild's (SPOG) allegations of a directive that ordered officers to halt open drug use arrests. The Seattle Police Officers Guild ...
The New York Times

A New Use for Airline Miles: Gliding Past the Velvet Rope

Travel loyalty programs are competing for customers with members-only experiences like backstage tours, exclusive dinners and access to V.I.P. areas. For under 10,000 points, Chase Sapphire Reserve ...