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 ...

Windows Update can be a pain. Rebooting for updates is one thing — but a forced reboot for updates that shut down your running applications when you’re trying to get work done? Now, that’s obnoxious.

Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. is a news writer focused on creative ...

If you want to disable the “It’s almost time to restart your device” alert on your Windows 11 PC, read this post. Several users have reported that this notification appears repeatedly on their systems ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Apple has introduced an Inactivity Reboot feature in iOS 18.1, which automatically reboots your iPhone if it has been idle and locked for more than three days. This feature uses the Secure Enclave ...

In a strategic move to fortify Android device security, Google is rolling out a new feature that automatically reboots smartphones and tablets if they remain locked and unused for 72 consecutive hours ...

In a quiet but impactful update, Google is rolling out a new feature that will automatically restart your Android phone or tablet if it stays locked for three consecutive days, and it's all about ...

After installing updates, I used to get a plain box allowing me to either reboot or postpone the reminder for some hours. Last night, I noticed that this box had a timer on it that would count down ...