This guide shows how to shut down Windows using shutdown.exe and PowerShell, including options for timers, restarts, hibernation, shortcuts, and remote control.

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I deployed the OnePlus 15's cameras on a month-long vacation, and I learned a few lessons along the way. The bigger theme is that you must experiment to get the best or keep pushing the envelope.

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Enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program ensures that devices running Windows 10, version 22H2, continue to receive vital security patches even after mainstream support has ended.

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

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