ZDNET's key takeaways The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed.The most common culprits ...

Stuck in a digital jam? Windows 11's 'Emergency Restart' is your escape route. Just hit Ctrl+Alt+Del, hold Ctrl, and click ...

Microsoft is not forcing Windows 11 25H2 (or any other version of Windows 11) on PCs that are still running Windows 10, ...

You probably know several ways to shut down your PC in an emergency, but if all else fails, try this secret technique.

If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.

A: Few things are more frustrating than watching your computer grind to a halt just when you need it most. Whether it’s a ...

There are several ways to restart an Asus notebook without the power button, namely via the Windows Start Menu, or using keyboard shortcuts.

Overview Gaming on a PC has evolved a lot in recent years, and with Windows 11, Microsoft has pushed this even further by ...

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.

Windows Latest says Microsoft never acknowledged the longstanding problem until releasing an optional update on Oct. 28. A ...

Clean Boot is a troubleshooting technique used to start Windows with a basic, essential set of drivers and startup programs.

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few times during this process, which is normal. If all goes well -- and it should ...