Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Apple's iOS 26.4 beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists, early testing for encrypted RCS messaging and a new setting to tone down iOS 26's brighter visual effects. With more than a decade of ...

I've been working for PCMag since early 2016 writing tutorials, how-to pieces, and other articles on consumer technology. Beyond PCMag, I've written news stories and tutorials for a variety of other ...

Mount the ISO File in Windows Download the ISO image, open File Explorer, and right-click on the file. From the pop-up menu, select the Mount command. Alternatively, you can simply double-click the ...

iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now available to developers, introducing refinements to the latest Apple iOS update. This build focuses on security, accessibility, interface polish, and developer tools. From RCS ...

Mojang has just released the latest Minecraft Bedrock 26.10.24 beta and preview on February 17, 2026. This latest experimental build introduces new content and features for the first drop.

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Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of new Canary builds, and you can install it now. Here’s how. Google is supporting all ...

From maximizing RRSP contributions and income splitting to claiming medical and moving expenses, there are still ways to lower your 2025 tax bill and potentially increase your refund by hundreds if ...

Tax season is just days away and Canadians watching their bank accounts can look forward to refund cheques and a recent boost to the Goods and Services Tax credit, now known as the Canada Groceries ...

At my home, tax time is a test of how strong my bond with loved ones is at that particular moment. As the clock ticks down to the deadline, I find myself sitting on the floor surrounded by a pile of ...