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Pressing Shut Down on Windows doesn't actually shut down your PC—and its breaking things

Saving 5 seconds isn't worth the potential problems.

Shut down vs. restart: Which is better for your Windows 11 PC?

Survey most avid computer users and a good amount of them will say they keep their PC powered on at all times, only turning ...
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‘Shutdown, Restart’—Microsoft Changes Windows To Ease PC Users’ Frustrations

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. All change for your PC. Microsoft has now confirmed major changes to the way in which ...

‘Restart And Shut Down’—Microsoft Confirms Windows Update ‘Disruption’

Microsoft is changing your Windows Update. The company is killing Secure Boot certificates on most PCs after 15 years, pushing out an update with a critical “Red” warning where “action is needed." But ...
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Shut Down Vs. Restart: Which Is Better For Your Windows 11 PC?

All the power options on a windows pc including restart and shut down - Nwz/Shutterstock Shutting down your Windows 11 PC and restarting it are both options you can select when using the power button ...