Remember that Windows bug preventing PCs from shutting down or hibernating? It affects more devices than we initially thought ...

Fortunately, there's a workaround.

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

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

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Why this is important: Even though it may sound trivial, this bug undermined trust in shutdown routines, which are essential for laptops, gaming PCs, and any system where you expect it to power off ...

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Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency ...