There's more (and less) going on than you might expect.

For most people, the nightly choice between shutting down a PC and letting it sleep is really a choice between certainty and convenience. A full shutdown wipes the slate clean, closes network ...

Did a Windows update break the shutdown process? Try these tested methods to fix the Windows shutdown problem on your PC.

Many of us spend a sizable portion of our waking hours at or near our computers, whether it’s for work, socializing, or entertainment. Practically the only time we’re not using a computer, it seems, ...

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...