Microsoft Microsoft just announced its refreshed 2025 Surface Pro<!–> and Surface Laptop–>, and both have new some design elements. We’ve got new colors, a new keyboard for the Surface Pro, and refined identities as lightweight, ultraportables with long-lasting batteries. The tech giant teased the release of the new Surface devices last week on X, just […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETUsually, whenever a new feature comes out for Windows, Microsoft advertises it widely in a blog post to let everyone know. Or if they don’t, people discover the feature soon after an update. However, a helpful feature sometimes slips through the cracks, only to be unearthed years later.Also: How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why you shouldn’t wait to do it)That was my reaction when I found this obscure Emergency Restart method for Windows 11 after stumbling across a post on the Sysadmin subreddit. Reddit user ‘-Steets-‘ shared the information in 2022, although other comments claim the method was present on Windows XP, which came out over 20 years ago.To access Emergency Restart, press the CTRL + ALT + DEL keys on your Windows PC — a pretty normal action. However, this time, hold down the CTRL key and click the power button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.Also: How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 nowThis action leads to a message on screen stating that you’re attempting an Emergency Restart, adding “Click OK to immediately restart. Any unsaved data will be lost.” The statement concludes, “Use this only as a last resort.” Click “OK”, and your computer will turn off and back on as normal. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s first-edition ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition 14-inch is available now, starting at $1,239 for the lowest-tier configuration. It’s an experimental evolution of the ThinkPad line, exchanging some of the most defining features for a new sleek form factor and bold design. The entry configuration only comes with 256GB of storage, which […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minimal phone is available for pre-order now for $399, which is $100 off the regular price. Its e-paper display is refreshing and customizable, call quality is great, and you have access to the Google Play store. Texting with the physical keyboard comes with a learning curve, the camera is very […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They’re portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple is planning a major iPhone launch timeline refresh. For years, the company has launched the base iPhone with its Pro variants, but it could change starting in 2027. Both The Information and Kuo have predicted a staggered rollout for the iPhone 18 series. A few models in the lineup are said to launch in the usual September window, while others might be announced in March the following year. Also: I tested the best iPhones: Here are the latest models that suit you mostOver the years, Apple’s iPhone launch timeline has shifted from the June/July period to September. Historically, Apple has reserved the March to April window for the launch of more affordable iPhones like the iPhone SE series and iPhone 16e. However, this timeline could receive a refresh as the Apple iPhone lineup expands with new models. For context, Apple is rumored to launch a new iPhone 17 Slim later this year. It is said to replace the Plus series, which was a replacement for the Mini lineup. This is touted to be followed by the launch of a foldable iPhone in 2026, and Apple just announced a new iPhone 16e earlier this year. In 2026, this will equal an expanded six-iPhone lineup, which is why Apple is planning a different launch cycle than usual. More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETWhether due to being dropped, misused, or aged, broken plastics are a fact of life these days.My weapon of choice in the war against waste and sending things to the landfill has been cyanoacrylate adhesive More
4045/Getty Images Large language models like ChatGPT’s GPT-4o seem to have all the information in the known universe, or at least what engineers could scan off the internet. But what if you want to use a large language model (LLM) with proprietary information from your own company data, or specialized information that’s not publicly available […] More
