Millions of Americans Could Still Claim COVID-Era Tax Refunds — Here’s How to Check Before the Deadline

Many Americans have moved on from the COVID-19 pandemic—but revisiting that period could put money back in your pocket. Tax ...

Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Update Fixes File Explorer’s Annoying ‘White Flash’

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7961 for 25H2 fixes File Explorer flashes, adds voice typing for renaming, and restores Administrator Protection.
Security Boulevard

Microsoft’s February Security Update of High-Risk Vulnerability Notice for Multiple Products

Overview On February 11, 2026, NSFOCUS CERT monitored Microsoft’s release of its February security update patches, addressing 59 security issues across widely used products such as Windows, Azure, ...

7 questions about the Scott Spivey case: When will judge rule on second shooter?

The case in the shooting death of the North Carolina man has many layers and unanswered questions as investigations continue. What to know.
TechSpot

Microsoft is adding images to Notepad, and users are wondering why

Editor's take: Microsoft is having a tough time leaving Windows Notepad well enough alone. The classic text editor is effectively gone, replaced by a "new" version that keeps accumulating a growing ...
The New York Times

When the Police Knock, Does the Doorman Have to Open?

Residents and building staff aren’t obligated to open the door — unless law enforcement has a warrant. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: In New York City, do residents and building staff have to open the door ...
Futurism

Microsoft Added AI to Notepad and It Created a Security Failure Because the AI Was Stupidly Easy for Hackers to Trick

As Microsoft continues to force AI features onto users of its Windows operating system and other crucial software, glaring issues keep cropping up. Executives have promised to turn the platform into ...
TechSpot

Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad created a serious security flaw

The big picture: Microsoft released its latest Patch Tuesday update this week with 59 hotfixes across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, and core system components. The update includes patches for six ...
TweakTown

Extra features for Windows 11 Notepad go beyond worries about bloat, as new security flaw shows

TL;DR: Windows 11's Notepad app has a security flaw rated as a 'high' severity vulnerability, one that allows for remote code execution. The good news is that it's already been patched by Microsoft, ...
al.com

We’re getting closer to IKEA opening its first Alabama store

The Huntsville IKEA is moving closer to becoming a reality. The furniture chain with the cult following is opening its first Alabama location this spring. An exact date has not been announced. The ...
Engadget

How to watch the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics rebroadcast tonight

The Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games will re-air tonight on NBC. (Gabriel BOUYS / AFP via Getty Images) (GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images) The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening ...