In today’s era, smartphones and laptops have become an integral part of our daily work. From the time we wake up in the morning till the night, we use these devices continuously. Between fast internet, a variety of apps and heavy data usage, our devices handle hundreds of processes every day.
But experts say most people make one basic mistake—not restarting their phones and laptops regularly.
This simple step plays a vital role in extending the life of the device, strengthening security and maintaining performance.
Why is restart so important?
Keeping the device on continuously for a long time causes many temporary files to get stored in it. Various apps keep running in the background and the pressure on RAM increases.
Experts say that restarting refreshes system files, clears temporary cache and ends background processes. This has a direct impact on the speed of the device and it starts running much smoother than before.
Security may be compromised
According to technical experts, not doing regular restart not only affects the performance of the device but can also be dangerous from security point of view.
Many times, background scripts that come through malware or suspicious links remain active until the device is restarted. Because of this the risk of hacking or data leakage increases.
International cyber security organizations have also suggested that smart devices should be restarted at least once a week, so that potential threats can be prevented.
Overheating and effect on battery
Continuous use increases the pressure on the device’s hardware. The processor starts overheating and the battery drains down faster.
Restarting gives a “brake” to the processor, which reduces the problem of overheating to a great extent.
It also has a positive effect on battery health, as unnecessary apps are closed and the load on the system is reduced.
Restart eliminates application conflicts
Many apps in smartphones and laptops compete with each other for resources. Due to this, many times problems like device hanging, screen freezing or app crashing occur.
Restart ensures proper allocation of resources by rebooting the system. This improves multitasking and gives a smoother user experience.
How many times should you restart?
According to tech experts-
Smartphone 1–2 times a week,
laptop at least once a week,
And if the device is constantly doing heavy work, a restart once every 2–3 days is beneficial.
This simple step can avoid big problems in the long run.
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