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How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu
Whether you’re new to Windows or upgrading from a previous version, understanding the Start Menu in Windows 11 and how to use it is key to getting things done effectively. Redesigned for simplicity and speed, the Windows 11 Start Menu offers a clean look and easy access to your apps, files, and system tools. However, it also has some annoying…
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It’s Time to Start a Tariff Emergency Fund
The only thing that’s certain about the current tariff situation is that a lot of things are about to get more expensive for U.S. consumers. The impact of the new tariffs is estimated to be more than $5,000 per year for the average household, which means all the work you’ve put into figuring out your home budget and personal finances…
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A New Start Menu and More Major Upgrades Are Coming to Windows 11
Alongside a couple of new Surface devices, Microsoft has also announced a number of notable upgrades on the way for Windows 11, covering the Start menu, Copilot AI, and core Windows utilities such as Paint and the Snipping Tool. The Start menu changes are significant, and I wrote about them last month when they were first spotted in hidden code.…
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What Is a Homelab, and How Do You Start One?
Summary A homelab can range from a Raspberry Pi to a cluster of high-end devices, evolving over time. A homelab’s flexibility lets you decide size, power, and devices included. The choice is yours. Homelabs are not strictly defined and anyone can start with basic, affordable equipment. Have you seen the term “homelab” but weren’t exactly sure what it is? Well,…
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Amazon Might Start Showing Customers Some Tariff-Related Price Increases
Amazon and the White House are not getting along at the moment. A report from Punchbowl News claims that Amazon had plans to disclose how tariffs are raising the price of products across the site. It seems that when you clicked on a product, you would not only see the current cost, but also the northward effect Trump’s tariffs had…
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Here’s When (and How) You’ll Need to Start Repaying Your Student Loans
The Department of Education announced Monday that the FSA will finally restart collections on defaulted student loans beginning May 5, 2025, following a five-year pause that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision affects approximately 5.3 million borrowers who were in default before the pause. For these borrowers, the government can soon begin collecting repayments from tax refunds, withholding Social…
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F1 2025: How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix live stream, start time and schedule details
The 2025 Formula 1 season continues with the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. Max Verstappen triumphed in Japan last time out, pushing Lando Norris down into second spot and Oscar Piastri into third. Norris and Piastri’s McLaren team is still sitting pretty at the top of the overall standings, with Mercedes and Red Bull looking to close the gap. Lewis…
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Microsoft Is Planning Big Changes to Windows 11’s Start Menu
Say hello to your new Start menu. Credit: Lifehacker The Start menu is the gateway to everything on a Windows PC, from files to apps to settings, and it looks as though Microsoft is planning a substantial refresh for the menu’s interface. Changes have been spotted in the early testing versions of the operating system by tipster @phantomofearth, and should…
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The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book
There’s a famous two-decade-old Paris Review interview with Haruki Murakami in which he, one of the world’s most celebrated novelists, details his daily routine. He wakes up at 4AM, works for five hours, goes for a run, reads, goes to bed, and then repeats it all over again. The rigor and repetition are the point. I am not Haruki Murakami.…
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Windows 11 to get a new Start menu with a bigger layout that disables the recommended section
Microsoft seems to be planning to overhaul the Start menu for Windows 11, consolidating the “All” menu with the “Pinned” page into a bigger scrollable layout, and it’ll finally allow you to turn off the “Recommended” section, but not in an intuitive way. New Start menu for Windows 11 The new design includes a wider frame that can hold up…
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