Why I stopped using 'Modern Standby' on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight

Most newer PCs enter a low-power state, often called "Modern Standby," when you tell them to sleep. This is like a ...
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Windows 11's latest bug won't let you shut down your PC, but there's a fix

Microsoft released KB5077797 to fix a Windows 11 shutdown/hibernation bug causing unexpected restarts. Patch also fixes Remote Desktop credential acceptance failures. Get KB5077797 from Microsoft ...
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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 fix after computers fail to shut down

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 after a recent security update caused several major issues with the operating system. One of the bugs prevented some systems from shutting down or ...

Shutdown Vs. Sleep: What's Better For Your PC?

If you use a PC, you must have faced the dilemma of choosing between shutdown and sleep. Here's a breakdown of what makes ...
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Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch to Fix Windows 11 Shutdown Bug

Windows 11 devices, especially after the January 2026 security update, have encountered a specific bug: when trying to shut down the computer, it restarts instead of turning off. The issue affects ...
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Should You Shut Down Your Laptop or Just Close the Lid?

Should You Shut Down Your Laptop or Just Close the Lid?
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Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down

It only affected Enterprise and IoT editions of Windows 11 23H2, and an emergency fix is already available. It only affected Enterprise and IoT editions of Windows 11 23H2, and an emergency fix is ...