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

At the end of a long workday, most of us simply snap our laptops shut and walk away without a second thought. It's a mindless habit that feels efficient, but it leaves many wondering if they are ...

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Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: Dear Geek, I’ve been having a bit of a debate with my spouse lately. Do I really need to turn my computer off ...

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.