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Difference between Shut down, Hibernate and Sleep

Difference between Shut down, Hibernate and Sleep in a Computer. When Should I use?
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHUT DOWN, HIBERNATE AND SLEEP
Differences Between Hibernate, Shutdown and Sleep

SHUT DOWN

HIBERNATE

SLEEP

STATEThe 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 powerLessMore
TimePlan to not use for a whilePlan not to use for an extended
period of time
Away for just a little while
ProgramsAll programs are closedAll opened programs are moved from
the RAM to the hard disk
All program remain in the Memory
(RAM)
Start
up time
Normal time it takesfastfaster
When battery is almost drained, it
hibernates
USB
port
Not workingNot workingWorking, thus can charge a device
connected to it
Left
Off
Start from beginningBack where you left offBack where you left off

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  1. George says

    January 11, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    As a side note, if you’re using an SSD, do try to avoid Hibernation. It might shorten the lifespan of your drive.

  2. Tim says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks for this recommendation, George

  3. Peter Gospel Ijeoma says

    November 6, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks for this answer. I really have learnt …

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