Sometimes my computer just doesn't want to stay asleep. I can hit the sleep button, see the screen go black, hear the fans stop spinning, and still be woken up by blinding lights in the middle of the ...

Microsoft might have fixed that bug with shutdowns, but its latest Windows 11 update means sleep mode now locks up some PCs.

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.

Windows 11 separates screen timeout (when the display dims) from full sleep mode. Adjusting these gives you precise control ...

Microsoft has now admitted that the January security updates for Windows 11 23H2 can interfere with sleep mode and shutdown.