Smart devices including phones, tablets, routers, and even TVs all need a reboot every now and then. Here's how often you ...

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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 ...

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A silent update rolling out to virtually all Android devices will make your phone more secure, and all you have to do is not touch it for a few days. The new feature implements auto-restart of a ...

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 ...

It's a tale as old as tech time: if you're experiencing problems with the performance or stability on your phone, tablet, or computer, give it the old restart treatment. This tried-and-true ...

Google Systems updates for April include a new security feature. If you leave your Android phone or tablet locked for three consecutive days, your device will automatically restart. You’ll need to ...