Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...
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Microsoft finally fixed File Explorer — but only if you disable this manually

File Explorer is finally fast—as long as you turn off Microsoft’s idea of “help.” ...

This free option still lets you file your 2025 tax return online, no hidden fees - here’s how it works

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...
Forbes

IRS Free File Is Set To Open On January 10 For Eligible Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building stands on April 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. April 15 is the deadline in the United States for residents to file their income tax ...
Redmond Magazine

Set File Explorer to Open 'This PC' by Default

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...