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

Exact steps for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs ...

Microsoft explains how Shift + Restart once enabled a fast reboot in early Windows and why modern Windows no longer supports ...

Microsoft’s January 2026 security update for Windows 11 has introduced an odd and frustrating bug for a small subset of users. Instead of shutting down or entering hibernation, affected systems simply ...

Sometimes you just want Windows to shut down. But instead of shutting down quickly, the system seems to ponder, blocked by running processes, background services, or open apps. However, for decades ...