Is it better to shut down a PC instead of putting it to sleep? I found out

There's more (and less) going on than you might expect.
MUO on MSN

Turn off Windows fast startup if you haven't already

Windows boots faster with Fast Startup, but at a cost you might never see.
Digital Trends

Windows finally fixes the “Update & Shut Down” bug that kept PCs running all night

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 ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won't Turn Off and How to Fix It

Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...
Windows Latest

Windows 10 KB5075912 ESU out with shutdown bug fix, direct download links for offline installer (.cab)

Windows 10 KB5075912 is rolling out on PCs with Extended Security Updates (ESU), and it bumps the OS to Build 19045.6937.
PC Magazine

Microsoft Fixes 'Update and Shut Down' Bug That Doesn't Actually Turn Off Your PC

However, Windows Latest also noticed that the release notes mention a fix for the Windows Update function. “Improved: Addressed underlying issue which can cause 'Update and shutdown' to not actually ...
Forbes

‘Fail To Shut Down’—Microsoft Issues Windows Update Warning

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. New warning for Windows users Microsoft has issued another warning that shutting down ...