There are few certainties in life: Death, taxes, and turning your computer off and on when there’s a problem. This advice is usually the first tip you get from friends, family, and tech support.

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As the world is still reeling from a massive IT outage triggered by a faulty security software update by CrowdStrike that forced Windows machines to crash, Microsoft is trying to pick up the pieces.

Q: What can I do when my Windows 11 computer freezes or seems unresponsive intermittently? A: Few things are more frustrating than watching your computer grind to a halt just when you need it most.