Microsoft might have fixed that bug with shutdowns, but its latest Windows 11 update means sleep mode now locks up some PCs.

Windows 11 separates screen timeout (when the display dims) from full sleep mode. Adjusting these gives you precise control ...

The following fixes will help you resolve the problem if your Windows 11/10 computer restarts after Sleep or whenever you try to put it to Sleep. Check if Hybrid Sleep is activated on your computer.

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: In the last few days, no more than a couple of weeks, this problem has appeared: When I put the computer to ...

My desktop Windows PC is rarely turned off, but when it is, it's hibernating, not sleeping. Similarly, I exclusively use Hibernate, not Sleep mode, on my Windows handhelds. Here's why. I Find ...

Deciding whether to shut down or sleep a computer has been a long-debated question in the annals of PC history. Some users argue that restarting the computer too often can damage the components and ...

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.