About this tag
The laptop sleep tag on WindowsForum covers discussions about sleep behavior on Windows laptops, particularly issues with Modern Standby causing battery drain and overheating when a laptop is in a bag. Recent content highlights a fix in Windows 11 24H2 that adds wake protection and lid input suppression to prevent laptops from waking unexpectedly. The tag focuses on troubleshooting sleep problems, power management settings, and Microsoft's updates to address these concerns. Users share experiences and solutions for keeping laptops properly asleep, especially when closed and transported.
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    Windows 11 24H2 Fixes Hot Bag Sleep: Modern Standby Wake Protection & Lid Input

    Microsoft has changed Windows 11 version 24H2 so Modern Standby systems can disable most wake sources after detecting excessive battery drain, while also extending lid-closed input suppression to both battery and AC power on supported clamshell laptops. That is the plain-English fix behind a...