If you don't unlock your Android device for three straight days, it will now automatically restart. Why? Because it will make it harder for bad actors, such as a thief, to break into your device. We ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

After installing updates, I used to get a plain box allowing me to either reboot or postpone the reminder for some hours. Last night, I noticed that this box had a timer on it that would count down ...

For some reason this just started in the last year, even though I have the Group Policy "No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations" enabled. I am regularly on ...

If you want to disable the “It’s almost time to restart your device” alert on your Windows 11 PC, read this post. Several users have reported that this notification appears repeatedly on their systems ...

Your iPhone data just got more secure, thanks to a new feature in iOS 18.1. This update includes an important security measure designed to protect your device and its encrypted data after long periods ...

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Scheduling your Mac to reboot automatically has changed in macOS Ventura, and not for the better. Here's how to get it done. It's good practice to schedule your Mac to automatically shut down and ...

Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. is a news writer focused on creative ...

In a quiet but impactful update, Google is rolling out a new feature that will automatically restart your Android phone or tablet if it stays locked for three consecutive days, and it's all about ...

Windows Update can be a pain. Rebooting for updates is one thing — but a forced reboot for updates that shut down your running applications when you’re trying to get work done? Now, that’s obnoxious.