Articles tagged: power off

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Does Turning a Computer Off at Night Keep It Safer From Hackers?

There are reasons to turn your computer off at night or leave it running. Getting hacked isn't one of them.

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Can My Computer Be Hacked If It’s Off?

Hacking a turned-off computer requires a few mistakes on your part. It's unlikely, but possible.

Reboot or Power Down: Why Do So Many Tech Support Solutions Start with That?

Reboot or Power Down: Why Do So Many Tech Support Solutions Start with That?

The first thing a diagnostic technician may ask you to do is reboot your computer. Why?

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