Always restart your computer properly to avoid damaging files and causing problems. Use the Start menu to find the Restart option for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP. Alternatives like Ctrl+Alt+Del ...

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It's no secret that turning your computer off and on again fixes a ton of problems, but if you've ever wondered why, How-To Geek explains how it works. Restarts fix you computer for all sorts of ...

Is your Windows 11/10 PC stuck on the Restarting screen and not restarting properly after an Update, Blue Screen, Black Screen, or at any time? If you face this issue, this post will help you resolve ...

I'm not the biggest Rolling Stones fan, but I always liked Start Me Up, which by the way was a Windows 95 launch song. But now that we're in the 21st century, PowerShell has us singing a new tune.

Turning off your computer at night has an obvious benefit: it saves electricity, which saves you money. Rebooting your computer, on the other hand, has less obvious benefits. Most laptops have the ...