Shut down and sleep options in the Windows power menu - Nwz/Shutterstock Nobody is nostalgic about the times when computers used to take minutes to fully boot up. Of all the differences between SSDs ...

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.

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 ...