Windows 11 KB5074109 breaks S3 Sleep mode on some PCs, causing blank screens, freezes, and adding to ongoing update issues.

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

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

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

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

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Struggling with sluggish wake-ups in Windows 11? Learn how to disable Hybrid Sleep in Power Options for faster performance ...

Windows 11 vs Windows 10: Game Mode on vs off - Test in 8 Games l 1080p Games: Forza Horizon 4 - 0:24 Red Dead Redemption 2 - 1:40 Far Cry 6 - 3:21 cyberpunk 2077 - 4:26 Shadow of the Tomb Raider - ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build is not about eye-catching features, it's about engineering. With the release of ...

PowerToys really should come pre-installed for every Windows 11 user.

One of the most disruptive bugs caused certain Windows 11 machines to reboot instead of switching off or entering sleep mode ...

Wino Mail is a free and open-source email client for Windows 11 that offers the fluidity, native design, and touch input that ...