Tech pro ThioJoe breaks down what each Windows AppData folder contains and how applications rely on them.

Google Chrome could be taking up some extra storage space on your device. Based on reports from earlier this month, the browser has been automatically downloading a 4GB AI model onto some users' hard ...

Chrome is silently downloading 4GB AI model files to your PC. Learn what Gemini Nano "weights" are and how to delete them to reclaim storage.

A security vulnerability in WinRAR has been known since August of last year and was quickly attacked by criminals. Although an update to close the vulnerability is available, Google's Threat ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Along with debloating Windows 11, we also recommend a number of system changes that can improve the performance of your PC. One of them is disabling startup programs for a quick boot and lag-free ...

The Files app has grown a lot since its introduction in iOS 11. While it's not quite Finder on Mac, it's more than enough to get work done. When the Files app first debuted with iOS 11 in 2017, it was ...

To access the Startup folder in Windows 11, you can just open its directory from the File Explorer. It’s possible to configure startup items for all users or for specific ones, and this guide covers ...