Learn how to turn off your PC to extend its lifespan

We all love our computers; they hold our entire lives, photos, and memories. But the truth is that We tend to be a little careless with her, And that's precisely when the problems arise. Take care of her. It's not just keep it virus-free, It is also Let it rest and learn how to shut down your PC and when to do it.

Sometimes we came to believe that we didn't need technicians or specialists, but we can solve any problem the PC has ourselves. But it's better to ask what to do before acting., Experts always say that. Because Once the damage is done, it is more difficult to undo. Including knowing when and how Turning off your computer can give it years of life.

Suspend and Hibernate

Initially The computers only had three functions: Turn On, Turn Off, and Restart. Over time, they were added to it Hibernate and Suspend, but with them Myths were also created. Since the battery was damaged until The equipment would burn up. While those applications are meant to be used, It is very important to know what each one is for and when to use them.

When we use The hibernation function saves the computer's state to the hard drive, and then it shuts down completely.. The drawback to this is that the start-up will be slower than with suspension, but It is safer in terms of energy and heat generation that keeps the computer running.

On the other hand, If you suspend it, the computer will continue to operate at very low power, storing data in RAM. Everything related to the work done in the session you had open. However, the computer It continues to consume energy and generate heat.

When to shut down, suspend, or hibernate?

While the options Hibernate and suspend are there to be used, We need to know when to do it.

• If you stop using the computer for 30 minutes to 2 hours, you can suspend it.
• Hibernate your device if you won't be using it for 3 or 5 hours
• Turn off your PC. If you've finished working and/or playing, let it rest.
• To move your laptop, it's best to turn it off, because if you suspend or hibernate it continues to generate heat and when you put it in a bag it may get hotter than normal.

Avoid forcing your PC to shut down using the power button.  This effectively shuts down the entire electrical system. But It can cause physical effects on the hard drive. even that you can't turn it back on

If your computer is relatively new, it can work properly for several days without being turned off, but We must let all its components rest., to prevent overheating and thus extend the lifespan of your PC

You should always ask if you have any questions. before inventing with the computer. Remember that at Geekine we are always ready to guide you, whether through our social networks or our email.

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