Does Turning off/on a Computer Really Work?

         

Yes, turning a computer off and on again (a restart) can often resolve many minor issues and improve performance. This is because it clears the RAM (which holds temporary data) and refreshes the operating system, essentially starting fresh. A reboot effectively wipes the slate clean and allows the computer to re-establish its core functions. 

It is important that when shutting down your computer, you use the Shutdown option as opposed to a Restart, as the former, depending on your computer model, will be more effective.