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Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET The Windows 11 Start menu has annoyed many people with its clumsy layout and lack of customization. Instead of enhancing and improving the previous menu designs from Windows 7 and 10, Microsoft opted for a backward redesign that left many of us wondering, “What were they thinking?” Hit by user complaints, Microsoft has taken baby steps to try to improve the menu. One option added in late 2022 lets you create…

I like my AIs to know a little about me to make the conversations more personal. That doesn’t mean I’m going to share any private or confidential information. But knowing my name, my profession, and a few other tidbits can help the AI feel more like a friendly aide and less like a cold, robotic voice. With that in mind, ChatGPT lets you add certain personal details with both free and paid accounts. For this,…

ZDNET’s key takeaways You can buy the latest Galaxy Book5 Pro for a starting retail price of $1,349. It sports a brilliant 3K touchscreen and large touchpad, plus Intel’s Lunar Lake chip delivers next-gen performance. Despite the better hardware, this laptop shares some design flaws as its predecessor. Through Samsung’s trade-in program, you can get up to $500 in instant credit toward the Galaxy Book5 Pro. Whenever a new laptop comes out, consumers expect it…

ZDNET’s key takeaways You can buy the latest Galaxy Book5 Pro for a starting retail price of $1,349. It sports a brilliant 3K touchscreen and large touchpad, plus Intel’s Lunar Lake chip delivers next-gen performance. Despite the better hardware, this laptop shares some design flaws as its predecessor. Through Samsung’s trade-in program, you can get up to $500 in instant credit toward the Galaxy Book5 Pro. Whenever a new laptop comes out, consumers expect it…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suunto Wing bone conduction headphones are available in Lava Red and Black for $199 on Amazon. Highlights include a long battery life, LED lights, head movement control, a portable battery pack, and IP67 water and sweat resistance. Pricing is relatively expensive, but durability and endurance more than make up for it. My first exposure to bone conduction headphones happened just a few years ago when I wanted to listen to music…

Getty Images/Marcela Barsse Technology permeates nearly every dimension of our lives. Yet, much of that tech, whether the finished product or the component parts, is made overseas and shipped to the US. This is especially true for the chips and processors powering all our devices and AI advancements.  As a result, the Trump Administration’s latest round of tariffs against international trade partners promises to impact the prices of your tech.  If you’re in the market…