Difference between Shut down, Hibernate and Sleep in a Computer. When Should I use?
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHUT DOWN, HIBERNATE AND SLEEP
| SHUT DOWN | HIBERNATE | SLEEP | |
| STATE | The Computer is Completely turned off | The Computer is in a low power state | The Computer is in a low power state |
| Battery (Power) | Almost no power | Less | More |
| Time | Plan to not use for a while | Plan not to use for an extended period of time | Away for just a little while |
| Programs | All programs are closed | All opened programs are moved from the RAM to the hard disk | All program remain in the Memory (RAM) |
| Start up time | Normal time it takes | fast | faster |
| When battery is almost drained, it hibernates | |||
| USB port | Not working | Not working | Working, thus can charge a device connected to it |
| Left Off | Start from beginning | Back where you left off | Back where you left off |
Hope with this you have learnt the Difference between Shut down, Hibernate and Sleep in a Computer. When Should I use?
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George says
As a side note, if you’re using an SSD, do try to avoid Hibernation. It might shorten the lifespan of your drive.
Tim says
Thanks for this recommendation, George
Peter Gospel Ijeoma says
Thanks for this answer. I really have learnt …