@A.fm. So, just to clarify, you've reset both the NVRAM and SMC, as well as booted into Safe Mode and are finding that your MBP still doesn't restart/shutdown? And, you tried both processes for resetting the SMC? If so, I'd try resetting the SMC again (both ways if necessary) and if that still doesn't work I'd run Apple Diagnostics just to see if that finds anything:
the answer is no. There is no official link between Apple and stack exchange. the latter used to give goodies, but on their own expense. idk why you're being so uptight, we're just joking. I hope you're good.
