To enable Fast Startup in Windows, type Control Panel in the search bar and open the app. Navigate to Hardware and Sound > ...

That’s how you can check if Windows 11/10 last boot was from Fast Startup, Full Shutdown, or Hibernate. Read: How to force Hard or Full shutdown in Windows 11/10 to reinitialize it Fast Boot ...

A setting inside your BIOS or UEFI called Fast Boot allows Windows 10 to start faster by preloading drivers. Unfortunately, Windows Update can break Fast Boot compatibility. But you can turn Fast ...

Here's how to boot in Safe Mode whether you have Windows 10 or Windows 11, and how to exit it when you're done. Quick tip: If you're an Apple user, you can follow our other guide on how to start ...