Should I Shut My Computer Down , or Put It in Sleep Mode?.<br />Fox News recently offered a helpful breakdown <br />on the differences between shutting down <br />a computer and putting it in sleep mode.<br />'Sleep mode' is a somewhat misleading term, <br />since your computer is still on and will have several<br />programs running, despite having the screen shut off.<br />Programs that may continue running in <br />the background include virus scan, <br />system backups, software updates and <br />disk cleanup. .<br />These programs are where <br />the tradeoff of sleep mode versus <br />turning your computer off come in.<br />Shutting down your computer and failing <br />to receive updates could make your device <br />susceptible to different kinds of malware.<br />However, the heat your computer produces <br />in sleep mode could wear on components <br />and lead to a shorter lifespan for your device.<br />Shutting down your computer <br />is also a good way to save <br />money on energy bills. .<br />Regularly shutting down a device can <br />also help performance, as it gives RAM <br />and the battery a chance to rest. .<br />Rebooting your computer can also help <br />to manage any system issues that might arise, <br />including fixing bugs or faulty network connections.<br />Shutting down your computer could also protect your <br />device from a potential power surge, which could <br />corrupt files, damage hard drives or result in lost data
