A recent article reports that an Oracle patent on a fast sorting method has expired, allowing open source databases to use it freely. Mark Callaghan, the inventor behind the sorting algorithm, shows ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

With winter weather upon us, if you don’t ski or hike, another option to enjoy the invigorating outdoors is traveling in an off-road, ATV vehicle for recreation or property work. According to ...

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When it comes to comparing credit cards to debit cards, know that the two are entirely different. When you use your debit card, your money is withdrawn directly from your checking account. But since ...

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