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How to shut down your Windows PC from your Android home screen

I added a kill switch for my Windows PC right on my Android home screen.

Cannot shut down Windows 11? Microsoft acknowledges issue, releases the fix

Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency ...
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Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows 11 Glitch Preventing Shutdown

Microsoft releases an emergency Windows 11 update fixing shutdown and remote login issues caused by the January 2026 security ...
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Microsoft Offers Windows 11 Emergency Fixes Following Buggy January Update

Microsoft's January 2026 security update for Windows 11 has triggered some highly disruptive system issues, users report. As ...
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Want faster PC shutdowns? Master these Windows commands and tricks

Sometimes you just want Windows to shut down. But instead of shutting down quickly, the system seems to ponder, blocked by running processes, background services, or open apps. However, for decades ...