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Shut down

                 Shut down is a term used to describe the process of closing all running applications in preparation to turn
                 OFF a computer. The operating system is the last program to be closed as part of a computer’s shut down
                 process. It is highly recommended to shut down the computer to prevent data corruption.

                 Restart

                 To restart (or  reboot) a system  means  that the computer goes  through a complete shutdown process,
                 then starts back up again. Rebooting is sometimes necessary after installing a software program, installing
                 operating system updates, to recover from an error, or to re-initialize drivers or hardware devices. Rebooting
                 a computer can also help in resolving many issues such as slow computer response, Internet connectivity
                 problems, software issues, etc.
                 Log-Off: When a logged-In user has ended the session but has left the computer running for someone else is
                 known as ‘Log Off’. It is also known as Log Out, Sign Out, etc. This is faster than a reboot and a better choice
                 when a computer system is shared between multiple users.

                        Do you know?


                        When a computer starts up from a completely OFF state where the power to the motherboard is cut
                        OFF is known as ‘Cold or Hard boot’ whereas restarting a computer from running state where the
                        power to the motherboard didn’t cut off is known as ‘Soft or Warm Reboot’.



                   OPERATIONS ON A COMPUTER

                   Right-click on the desktop and select the ‘New’ option. A submenu appears on the screen.

































                   To create a folder, click on the ‘Folder’ option.
                   A folder named ‘New Folder’ will appear on the screen.

                   Type the desired name of the folder and then press the ‘Enter’ key.



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