Turning a computer off or putting it to sleep may be a matter of personal preference or habit. It's faster to close a laptop's lid or have a desktop enter sleep than shutting down either type of PC.

Here's how often you really should be powering down your machine.

While modern laptops are good at saving battery life and keeping cool, extended periods in sleep mode could still be putting a strain on them over time.

Most people have a habit they’ve never really questioned. They finish work for the day, close the lid on their laptop, and ...

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