I'm using a refurbished Vivobook 14 with Windows 11, and I'm new to laptops. I use it daily for schoolwork, art, and light gaming. I want to know how often I should shut down, sleep, or restart my laptop, and what the differences are between these options. As a broke student, I really took care of my last laptop and I don't want to keep replacing them.
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Quick answer: Yes. Longer answer: Yes, but be careful. Sleep mode can cause issues when switching networks, so I avoid it at work. Personally, I shut down my laptop every time I move it and restart my work PC weekly after updates.
Keep in mind that modern Windows can seem like it’s shutting down, but it’s actually just hibernating unless you turn off something called "fast startup." You might want to look up how to disable that for a proper shutdown.
The best practice is to turn off your laptop when you're not using it and restart it when you encounter any issues or need to apply updates.
If your laptop is usually plugged in, use the myAsus app to limit charging to 80%. This helps extend your battery's lifespan.
A little tip: I put my WiFi in "airplane mode" before putting my device to sleep. It makes waking up faster and avoids connection issues with different networks.
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