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Why Does Restarting Fix Many Computer Problems?

Powering a device off and then on again may seem like too simple an action to fix any kind of problem. But guess what? It almost always works! We estimate that more than half of the technical problems we hear about from our readers are fixable with a simple reboot. Yet, many people forget this step when troubleshooting their electronics. Rebooting any device is usually as simple as shutting it off and then turning it back on again. If it doesn't have a power button or restart feature, you can instead unplug the device from its power source and plug it back in.

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