What happens if I restart my computer?

Restarting your computer clears its memory (RAM) and closes all running programs, allowing it to start fresh. This can resolve minor issues, such as freezing, lagging, or unresponsive programs, by resetting background processes and freeing up resources. During the restart, the system reloads the operating system and updates essential files, which can improve performance and apply certain updates. It's a simple but effective way to troubleshoot and enhance your computer's stability and speed.

Will restart your computer frequently hurt the hard drives?

Frequent computer restarts generally don't harm modern hard drives, whether SSDs or HDDs, as they're designed to handle regular power cycles. For SSDs, power cycling has minimal impact since they lack moving parts. However, HDDs may experience slight wear over time due to spinning up and down, but occasional restarts won’t significantly reduce their lifespan. Excessive restarts in a short time can slightly stress components, but normal restart frequencies won’t typically harm the hard drive. Proper shutdowns and restarts are essential for system health.