Saving 5 seconds isn't worth the potential problems.

Survey most avid computer users and a good amount of them will say they keep their PC powered on at all times, only turning it off once in a while.

Microsoft is introducing new Windows 11 shutdown options that allow users to power off their PC without automatically installing pending updates, giving users more control over when updates occur.

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All the power options on a windows pc including restart and shut down - Nwz/Shutterstock Shutting down your Windows 11 PC and restarting it are both options you can select when using the power button ...