I'm sure you've heard that shutting down your computer too frequently could negatively affect its software and limit its lifespan. Or that leaving your computer on all the time also hurts its battery ...

Turning a computer off or putting it to sleep may be a matter of personal preference or habit. It's faster to close a laptop's lid or have a desktop enter sleep than shutting down either type of PC.

Technology doesn't have to be the thing that keeps you awake—the right tech can actually help you sleep better. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Turning a computer off or putting it to sleep may be a matter of personal preference or habit. It's faster to close a laptop's lid ...