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Windows 11 shutdown bug explained with causes, fixes, and workarounds to stop restarts, battery drain, and failed power-offs after updates.

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious power-state regression affecting Windows 11 version 23H2 systems after the January 2026 ...

The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no ...

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...

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Should you shut down your laptop or computer after use, or should you leave it running all the time? This debate has been going on for a long time. Some say that frequently turning it on and off puts ...

Microsoft's January 2026 update for Windows 11 has led to a shutdown bug affecting a minor group of users, causing systems to restart instead.

As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has now “released fixes for at least two bugs.” Specifically, the shut-down failure on older PCs running Windows 11 23H2 and a “much more widespread” remote ...

While a Mac's performance is something you'll have to seldom worry about, there will be times when you'll see the frustrating spinning rainbow wheel on your Mac. Occasionally, your Mac's screen may ...

After the first update stopped PCs from shutting down or going to sleep, the latest one halts the boot-up process. Microsoft ...