No, Windows Update does not update the BIOS.
No, Windows Update does not update the BIOS.
I planned to do it, though I wasn’t certain it would impact the warranty or the device’s performance. I’m just handling it now, updating it and powering it down when I have time, otherwise just turning it off.
The firmware update settings in the BIOS are available in three modes: "None (blocked entirely)", "OEM software only", or "OEM software and Windows update". It’s understandable to feel uneasy about this, especially since automatic updates can sometimes be unwanted.
my laptop didn’t have low battery warning but wow, I didn’t realize there’s a safety feature like that. That’s at least a little better, though a button shouldn’t put your device at risk like that. Now whenever it shows me the hibernate prompt by closing the lid, I’ll just keep doing that instead of shutting down now.
My approach now is to enable hibernate automatically when the lid is closed. This also stops the issue where laptops overheat and shut down unexpectedly, which was a problem Linus mentioned. So whenever you need to turn it off, just close the lid. Another idea I noticed is pressing the power button long enough—though I’m worried it might cause issues if done continuously for shutdowns.