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Training yourself to expect good things to happen sounds like helpful advice in general. Now, new research suggests that good vibes could have a physical effect on the immune system. Positive, hopeful ...

Macworld reports that Apple’s December iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 updates secretly doubled Wi-Fi speeds for compatible devices. The free updates enable 160MHz channel bandwidth on 5GHz networks ...

Amazon customers can now file a claim under its $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which resolved allegations of deceptive enrollment practices in the retailer's Prime shopping ...

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 ...

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