One of the major problems with Windows is the inconsistent update cycle. You will never know when your device restarts after an update. This can happen during work while playing your favorite game or ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Do you use a background-only application (no dock icon) that’s critical to your workflow? Something like Quicksilver, Butler, LaunchBar, or SnapzProX? Like nearly all OS X applications, these programs ...

Engaged restart transition means that Windows 11/10 will not be forced to reboot, but it will request users to restart, pick a time, or snooze manually. So when an update shows up, it prompts the ...

If you don't unlock your Android device for three straight days, it will now automatically restart. Why? Because it will make it harder for bad actors, such as a thief, to break into your device. We ...

For some reason this just started in the last year, even though I have the Group Policy "No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations" enabled. I am regularly on ...

Smart devices including phones, tablets, routers, and even TVs all need a reboot every now and then. Here's how often you ...

Google Systems updates for April include a new security feature. If you leave your Android phone or tablet locked for three consecutive days, your device will automatically restart. You’ll need to ...

Samsung has just taken another step towards securing the data stored on your phone, adding a new feature called "Inactivity Restart". It's similar to a feature that's been available on both iPhones ...

Google Chrome can now install security updates automatically on macOS when no browser windows are open, though the feature is ...