How to restart a Windows computer in 3 different ways, to speed up performance and solve software or connection issues

There are three ways you can restart a Windows computer, using your device's power button, keyboard commands, or the Start menu.

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.
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Windows 11 Finally Fixes Update and Shutdown Bug After 2 Years

A long-running issue with the “Update and shutdown” feature in Windows 11 is finally getting fixed. After two years of user ...

Did you know that Windows 11 has an emergency shutdown feature? Here's where to find it

That was my reaction when I found this obscure Emergency Restart method for Windows 11 after stumbling across a post on the Sysadmin subreddit. Reddit user '-Steets-' shared the i ...

How to restart your Mac computer in 4 different ways, including when it's frozen

You should occasionally restart your Mac to help it run more efficiently. Here's how to restart a Mac in 4 different ways, ...
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Shut down or sleep? What’s best for your computer in 2025

You shut your computer every night or maybe you don’t. Which is better? Should you power down fully, or let it rest in sleep mode? In 2025, as machines grow smarter and demands increase, that choice ...