I added a kill switch for my Windows PC right on my Android home screen.

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

No rest for the wicked.

Since the January update from a few days ago, some PCs running Windows 11 are reportedly unable to shut down properly.

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A new bug in the January 2026 Windows 11 update is preventing PCs from shutting down. Here is the temporary fix to save your ...

Stop me if you've heard this one before: It's 17:30 on a weekday, and I'm packing up. Before I leave the office, I just need to shut down my work PC. I'll click 'update and shutdown' and be out of ...

That said, Microsoft also says “there is no work around at this time for entering hibernation.” Be very careful. “Until this ...

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

Computers can take an eternity to boot, which might make you wonder if you can leave them on forever. Here's what happens ...