{"id":13280,"date":"2018-04-25T12:45:01","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T17:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geekine.com\/?p=13280"},"modified":"2026-01-16T06:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:46:28","slug":"learn-how-to-shut-down-your-pc-to-extend-its-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekine.com\/en\/learn-how-to-shut-down-your-pc-to-extend-its-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to turn off your PC to extend its lifespan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/strong>, And that's precisely when the problems arise. Take care of her. It's not just keep it virus-free,<\/a><\/strong> It is also Let it rest and learn how to shut down your PC<\/strong> and when to do it.<\/p>\n

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

Suspend and Hibernate<\/h2>\n
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Whether it's a desktop or laptop computer, keep in mind that it's necessary to let them rest | Image: Pxhere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

When we use The hibernation function saves the computer's state to the hard drive, and then it shuts down completely.<\/strong>. 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<\/strong> that keeps the computer running.<\/p>\n

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

When to shut down, suspend, or hibernate?<\/h2>\n
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Letting your PC rest terminates junk processes, and when you turn it on you'll see improved performance | Image: Pxhere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the options Hibernate and suspend are there to be used<\/strong>, We need to know when to do it.<\/p>\n