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