Saving 5 seconds isn't worth the potential problems.

Survey most avid computer users and a good amount of them will say they keep their PC powered on at all times, only turning it off once in a while.

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Microsoft is introducing new Windows 11 shutdown options that allow users to power off their PC without automatically installing pending updates, giving users more control over when updates occur.

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.