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‘Fail To Shut Down’—Microsoft Issues Windows Update Warning
Winsage
January 16, 2026

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

Microsoft has raised concerns about the shutdown process of Windows PCs, indicating complications following the January 13, 2026, security update. PCs with Secure Launch may fail to shut down or hibernate, instead restarting unexpectedly. A temporary solution is to use the Command Prompt with the command shutdown /s /t 0 for shutting down, but there is no workaround for the hibernation issue. Microsoft recommends saving work and shutting down devices to avoid power loss. Additionally, some users are facing credential prompt failures during Remote Desktop connections, affecting services like Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. Alternatives include using the Remote Desktop client for Windows or the Windows App Web Client. An emergency update is expected to resolve these issues.
Speed Up Your Windows 11 Launch Time in a Snap. Here's How to Do It
Winsage
January 15, 2026

Speed Up Your Windows 11 Launch Time in a Snap. Here’s How to Do It

The delay in booting up a Windows 11 laptop can be caused by multiple applications that automatically launch at startup, which can hinder system performance. Common applications that may launch include antivirus programs, Microsoft OneDrive, Slack, gaming applications, backup tools, and webcam software. Users can manage these startup applications through three methods: Task Manager, Settings, or File Explorer. In Task Manager, users can view and disable startup applications by right-clicking on entries in the Startup apps menu. The impact of each application on startup time is categorized as high, medium, low, none, or not measured. In the Settings app, users can navigate to Apps and then Startup to toggle off applications they do not want to launch automatically. File Explorer can also be used to manage startup applications by accessing the shell:appsfolder and shell:startup or shell:common startup commands to view and modify the applications set to launch at sign-in. Users are advised to disable applications they rarely use while keeping essential security software enabled. Third-party startup managers like Autoruns and Startup Delayer can provide additional insights into startup applications. Similar management methods apply to previous Windows versions.
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 3 Unveiled: Latest Updates
AppWizard
January 14, 2026

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 3 Unveiled: Latest Updates

Minecraft has released the 26.1 Snapshot 3 update, which includes several new features and improvements: - Players can access Game Rules from the in-game pause menu via the new World Options feature. - A search bar has been added to the Game Rules screen for better usability. - The difficulty button has been moved to the World Options screen. - World Clocks have been introduced, allowing players to create an internal time system that progresses with each tick. - Time Markers enable players to set specific points in time linked to World Clocks. - The Data Pack version has been updated to 97, and the Resource Pack version to 78. - Minor adjustments have been made to blocks, items, and entities, including rendering changes for the Tripwire texture. - The commands system has been refined to work with World Clocks, with the time command defaulting to the World Clock for the specific dimension. - Various bugs have been fixed, including issues with Z-fighting on the debug crosshair, crashes related to item enchantment functions, and inconsistencies with villager variants and wandering traders' item offerings. Players can install the update through the Minecraft Launcher by enabling snapshots in the “Installations” tab and are advised to back up their worlds.
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 3
AppWizard
January 14, 2026

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 3

In the latest Snapshot release, players can access game rules directly from the in-game pause screen via a new World Options button. The Data Pack version has been updated to 97, introducing new block and fluid tags, as well as modifications to the time command to integrate with new World Clocks. World Clocks maintain an internal time that progresses with each tick and can be paused or resumed. A new clock field links timelines to specific World Clock IDs, and Time Markers now assign names to designated points in time within a World Clock context. The time command is now based on World Clocks, and a new required field has been added to Game Test Environments for specifying World Clock IDs. New tags for blocks and fluids have been introduced, and the Tripwire texture has been updated for better visual clarity. Several bugs have been fixed in this release.
Microsoft is slowly turning Edge into another Copilot app — tests redesigned UI that takes inspiration from Copilot
Winsage
January 5, 2026

Microsoft is slowly turning Edge into another Copilot app — tests redesigned UI that takes inspiration from Copilot

Microsoft Edge is undergoing a user interface overhaul, with new builds from the Edge Canary and Dev Channel showcasing a design inspired by Microsoft's Copilot app. The refresh includes updates to context menus, the new tab page, and settings, featuring rounded corners and a color palette consistent with Copilot. Users can toggle Copilot Mode on or off, affecting the content displayed on the New Tab Page. There are also discussions about an AI-enhanced version of MSN.com, potentially called "Ruby." The new design is currently in testing and will be rolled out in phases. Feedback from users will influence future design iterations.
New Samsung Internet update for Windows brings two improvements
Winsage
December 31, 2025

New Samsung Internet update for Windows brings two improvements

Samsung has released an update for the Samsung Internet app on Windows, now at version 29.0.0.146. The update includes enhanced homepage shortcut icons for smoother navigation and improved visibility of text in the search bar on the home page. Users can check for updates by opening the browser, accessing the settings through the hamburger menu, and selecting "About Samsung Internet." If a new version is available, it will download automatically. Additionally, Google is updating Chrome on Android to include a 'Show Reading mode' option, although users find Samsung Internet's reading mode more user-friendly.
This hidden Windows 11 setting might be quietly draining your RAM — here's a quick fix
Winsage
December 20, 2025

This hidden Windows 11 setting might be quietly draining your RAM — here’s a quick fix

Microsoft has concluded support for Windows 10 and introduced Windows 11 25H2, which has a feature called Delivery Optimization that is reportedly consuming excessive system memory, leading to sluggish performance on some PCs. A user on Reddit noted that Delivery Optimization may have a memory leak, as its memory consumption is disproportionately high even when not actively needed. This feature is designed to expedite the download of Windows updates and applications by sharing downloaded packages with other devices. However, a recent update has caused the AppX Deployment Service to activate automatically at startup, increasing CPU, memory, and disk usage. Users can disable Delivery Optimization to alleviate memory strain, though this may result in slower download speeds for updates. The steps to disable it involve accessing Windows Update in Settings, navigating to Delivery Optimization, and toggling off the option to allow downloads from other devices.
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