Check if a file is really a file, whether a string contains anything, and whether you can run a program with these vital patterns.

Oh, sure, I can “code.” That is, I can flail my way through a block of (relatively simple) pseudocode and follow the flow. I ...

Ready for the ultimate in password security? You can build your own uncrackable random generator; all you need is a spreadsheet. I walk you through how to do it.

Finding the right book can make a big difference, especially when you’re just starting out or trying to get better. We’ve ...

Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment at a House deposition. Her attorney suggested she would provide a "complete ...

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...

Newsweek's live coverage of the partial government shutdown and funding package vote has ended.

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

Two months after .NET 10.0, Microsoft starts preview series for version 11, primarily with innovations in the web frontend ...

Fraudsters and modestly dishonest employees can use generative AI to quickly create convincing fake utility bills, pay stubs, passports and other documents banks rely on.

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...