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But Microsoft now lets you exit S Mode with just a few clicks or taps. Switching out of Windows 10 S Mode is permanent. you’ve got the option to’t switch back after you complete these steps. Lifewire / Clint Patterson / Unsplash OpenSettingsby searching for it or pressingWin+i. Go toUpdate & Security>Activation. SelectGo to the Storefrom theSwitch to Windows 10 HomeorSwitch to Windows 10 Prosection. If these directions don’t work for you,update to the latest version of Windows 10and then retry....

The number of borrowers taking out new home loans reached amore than two-decade high. TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK But those bargainmortgage ratesalso came at a cost. The global pandemic caused a severe economic downturn, withwidespread unemployment, investment losses and financial instability. Bad news for the economy is often good news for the mortgage market. Typically, mortgage rates could only hit those levels during a recession. The housing market has changed a lot since the homebuying boom of 2020-21....

I remember the days I qualified tofile my taxesas head of household. I had a higherstandard deduction, lower tax rate and a heftierrefund. However, mytaxesand filing status changed when I got married. Filing with this status has somebig tax benefitsand, most times, an even bigger tax refund. But it doesn’t necessarily stay your tax filing status forever. Who qualifies for head of household? Here are some questions to help you determine if you qualify....

It’s been mostly smartphone exclusive, really. That’s still not happening. That, and hope the iPadOS 15 workaround is successful. Tero Vesalainen / Getty Images And maybe before too long, the company will decide to do something about it. Kilito Chan / Getty Images

That’s kind of how web browsers workor worked until Arc came along to change things. What if a web surfing app could be more like a computer’s operating system? What Is Arc surfing app? Stocksnap / Mockup Photos For example, RSS is a technology that lets websites and blogs deliver new articles to you. Usually, you need a special app to do this, but now these browsers bake it in....

Your chance tofile a 2021 tax returnon time is running out –tax deadlineday isMonday, April 18. It’s also your final chance to claim any additional stimulus payments you might be eligible for. The American Rescue Plan providedthird stimulus check paymentslast year of up to $1,400 for each adult and child. It includes the full amount of your stimulus check money including"plus-up" payments. Why did I receive IRS Letter 6475? What do I do with the stimulus check letter?...

Appleannounced in itsthird-quarter earnings callon July 30 that it had approved a four-for-one stock split. This would make thefifth time the iPhone maker split its stock– and the first timesince 2014. Astock buyback, for example, decreases the number of outstanding shares, increasing the value of each. But when share price reaches a certain threshold, a company may decide to split its stock. Read on to learn what a stock split means for companies and investors....

If you’re a coffee lover, it’s your lucky day. Lavazza is having a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day sale this weekend. If you shop now, you cansave 17% offyour purchase. Plus, get a free sample ofQualita Orowhen you spend more than $50. It doesn’t matter how you like to prepare your coffee, Lavazza has something for you. Explore Lavazza’s coffee collection to find your next lucky (and delicious) blend. The best way to get a taste of everything is by grabbing one of the variety packs....

Keeping all of your tech topped off can be a hassle, but the proliferation of fastUSB-C PD chargershas made it a lot easier these days. you might now power up your phone, laptop, tablet and more from one jot down of charger, making it easier to ensure you’ve always got a source of power with you. And right now, a variety of Mophie USB-C chargers areon sale with 50% offat Amazon, dropping prices to as low as $10 for a limited time....

You may have noticed that the stock market has been on a tear. Earlier this month, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each hit record highs. TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK What’s affecting the stock market right now? The stock market is basically a marketplace where you could buy and sell shares of a company. However, there are a lot of other outside factors that are currently impacting the stock market’s performance....

Fight the GAS Key Takeaways Thomas Litangen / Unsplash Are you a musician? A hobbyist or enthusiast of any kind? It’s dedicated to not buying any new gear in 2022. Thomas Litangen / Unsplash GAS It happens so fast. Not only is this a waste of money, but it’s also a waste of your time. That’s time you could spend actually making music. Lifewire / Charlie Sorrel Why Buy There’s a joke I’ve read a few times on various forums....

The messaging feature should complementthe share feature that Strava introducedin early November. Strava Messaging.AleksandarNakic / Getty Images

It’s a good idea to take advantage of any savings when you’ve got the option to tokeep your streaming costs down, and right now, you cantake 60% off the costof your first year of NBC’s Peacock Premium. All you have to do to score the savings is use codeSUMMEROFPEACOCKduring checkout, saving you $30 and dropping the equivalent monthly cost down to $1.67. The promotion ends on Monday, June 12, so you don’t have long left to get in on it....