Free software replaced my paid tools—and I barely miss the subscriptions.

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IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

There is no doubt that project management solutions can help streamline workflows and boost team productivity. While the advanced features available have a wide variety of use cases, for many people a ...

If you've recently lost favorite photos and videos or important documents stored on a drive, you might be able to get them back with free data recovery software. It's all too easy to accidentally ...

This is an important one. Some free antivirus software programs claim they will offer real-time monitoring when you use them. This means that as you scroll on your phone or computer, or download items ...

Accounting software is a great way to manage your finances if you’re a small business owner, freelancer or contract worker. These solutions typically include features such as invoicing, expense ...

We’ve seen a bunch of efforts to develop free and open source smartphone operating systems over the past decade. But most have relied on at least some proprietary drivers and other software – even on ...

AI coding tools are pushing costs down, with Claude Code and Nanocoder letting anyone build custom apps, helping you ship ...

Premium accounting software may feel out of reach if you’re on a tight budget, but don’t fret. There are plenty of free options available. Contenders like Wave Accounting offer meaningful value ...