Why is it not recommended to shut down a computer "brutally" (power switch)?
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What damage will powering down instead of shutting down do?
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Are there specific technical considerations that would make it detrimental to put your computer in sleep mode every time?
92911
Unexpected voltage with switch turned off
120033
How can I shut down the PC after specified amount of time?
124632
Automatic shutdown at specified times?
111118
Why is ubuntu shutdown so fast compared to Windows 7
92301
Is it possible to shutdown remote Computers without inputing the password?
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Preventing Windows 7 embedded standard shutdown
119440
Is it possible to power off a PCIe video card/slot? (eg. hot-plug)
26060
Turn off USB power on OS X/Mac Mini
107586
How does the power button shut the computer down without root permission?
99986
Is sleep mode harmful for a computer?
83904
halt, poweroff, shutdown, reboot don't require root?
117885
How to shut down the computer safely by pressing the power button?
1850
Should I disconnect my MacBook Pro's power cord when the battery is fully charged?
67821
How to shutdown automatically when AC power is not available
75687
Is it better to leave on or turn off external hard drive?